Part-Time Firearms Instructor — Flexible Schedule

United Defense Tactical - Nashville - Brentwood; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral program

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Job summary

United Defense Tactical in Nashville, TN, seeks a part-time Firearms Instructor to provide practical training to civilians and clients. The role involves conducting sessions, safety briefings, and live-fire and simulator-based training using our threat-based simulator and reality-based force-on-force methods.

Shifts are 4-hour blocks, with Saturdays as needed; 16–20 hours per week. You will maintain facilities and equipment, ensure range safety, and stay updated on current training techniques.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience as a firearms instructor or law enforcement officer.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong knowledge of firearm safety and handling protocols.
• Familiarity with a variety of firearms and their operation.
• Ability to learn and adhere to UDT's extensive curriculum.
• Comfortable working in an outdoor range environment.
• Possess necessary certifications and licenses for instructing.

Responsibilities

• Instruct our members using UDT's threat-based reality simulator.
• Teach our force on force and self-defense training courses.
• Conduct firearms training sessions for individuals and groups, including basic safety, handling, and shooting techniques.
• Teach proper firearm safety rules and protocols to ensure all participants are aware of the potential hazards associated with firearms.
• Maintain training equipment and facility.
• Monitor and maintain a safe and secure range environment during training sessions.
• Evaluate participants' performance and provide feedback to help them improve their skills.
• Stay current with industry developments, new equipment, and training techniques to ensure that training sessions are up-to-date and effective.

Skills

Firearms instruction

Law enforcement experience

Communication skills

Safety protocols

Firearms knowledge

Multitasking

Outdoor range work

Certifications/licenses

Job description

United Defense Tactical in Nashville, TN, seeks a part-time Firearms Instructor to provide practical training to civilians and clients. The role involves conducting sessions, safety briefings, and live-fire and simulator-based training using our threat-based simulator and reality-based force-on-force methods.

Shifts are 4-hour blocks, with Saturdays as needed; 16–20 hours per week. You will maintain facilities and equipment, ensure range safety, and stay updated on current training techniques.