Adjunct Firearms Instructor | Women's Programs

White Birch Ammo LLC•Dover, NH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

White Birch Armory is seeking an engaging Adjunct Firearms Instructor to support its women's firearms training programs. Working under the guidance of the Lead Firearms Instructor, this role creates supportive, hands-on learning experiences for women with a range of experience, from first-time firearm users to more experienced shooters. The instructor helps participants build confidence, develop skills, and feel welcomed through classroom instruction, range exercises, private sessions, courses, workshops, and monthly events. The role follows approved curricula, lesson plans, range procedures, and organizational policies while maintaining strict firearm-safety standards. It has no supervisory responsibilities. The position requires evening and weekend availability, including scheduled monthly ladies' events, and involves working in an indoor shooting range environment.

Requirements

Strong knowledge of firearm safety, safe handling techniques, marksmanship fundamentals, and range procedures.
Passion for empowering women through education, confidence-building, and skill development.
Warm, approachable personality and ability to make students feel comfortable and supported.
Excellent communication skills and a patient, encouraging teaching style.
Ability to connect with women from diverse backgrounds and experience levels.
Strong situational awareness and commitment to maintaining a safe training environment.
Ability to make technical information understandable to beginners.
Experience instructing, coaching, or mentoring women in firearms training.
Ability to follow established curriculum and direction from the Lead Firearms Instructor.
Availability to work evenings and weekends, including scheduled monthly ladies' events.
Legal eligibility to possess and handle firearms and ammunition.
Successful completion of company-required background checks.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to stand, walk, demonstrate firearm handling, and move throughout classroom and range areas for extended periods.
Ability to safely handle firearms, ammunition, targets, and training equipment.
Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds regularly and up to 50 pounds occasionally, with or without assistance.
Ability to work in an indoor shooting range environment involving loud noise, airborne particles, lead safety protocols, and required personal protective equipment.
Ability to observe student behavior, identify potential safety concerns, and respond promptly.

Nice To Haves

Previous firearms instruction, firearms training, range safety, military, law enforcement, competitive shooting, or related experience.
Firearms instructor certification, required or preferred depending on assigned courses.
Range Safety Officer certification.
CPR, First Aid, or emergency response training.
Previous experience teaching, coaching, or mentoring individuals or groups.
Experience developing or leading women's firearms programs, workshops, or special events.

Responsibilities

Deliver firearms instruction through classroom lessons, range exercises, private sessions, and specialized training programs.
Create a positive and supportive learning environment where women feel comfortable asking questions and developing their skills.
Build students' confidence through personalized instruction, encouragement, and constructive feedback.
Support the development and delivery of women-focused courses, workshops, and monthly ladies' events.
Adapt instruction for different learning styles, comfort levels, and experience levels.
Make learning approachable and enjoyable while maintaining firearm-safety standards.
Follow approved curriculum, lesson plans, range procedures, and organizational policies.
Provide clear safety briefings and monitor participants for safe firearm handling.
Help prepare classrooms, training materials, firearms, and equipment.
Help students identify opportunities to continue advancing their skills.
Collaborate with the training team on ideas to improve the women's firearms training experience.