Instructor

United Defense Tactical - Nashville - Brentwood•Nashville, TN
•$45,000 - $60,000•Onsite

About The Position

United Defense Tactical is seeking a skilled and experienced Firearms Instructor to provide firearms training services to clients. The instructor conducts training sessions covering firearm safety, handling, and shooting techniques. Training uses UDT’s threat-based reality simulator, reality-based force-on-force instruction, and indoor and outdoor live-fire training. The position generally involves 16–20 hours of work per week, typically in 4–6 hour shifts. Schedules may include weekday mornings or afternoons, evenings, and weekends; the listed schedule is Monday to Friday, with weekends as needed. United Defense Tactical is a firearms training facility that provides civilians with skills and knowledge for real-world self-defense scenarios. Its mission is to empower civilians, military personnel, and law enforcement through comprehensive, reality-based tactical training.

Requirements

  • Ability to learn and adhere to UDT’s extensive curriculum.
  • At least 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 manage and prioritize multiple tasks effectively.
  • Comfort working in an outdoor range environment.
  • Possess necessary certifications and licenses for instructing; POST TN certification is a high priority.

Responsibilities

  • Instruct members using UDT’s threat-based reality simulator.
  • Teach force-on-force and self-defense training courses.
  • Conduct individual and group firearms training in basic safety, handling, and shooting techniques.
  • Teach firearm safety rules and protocols and explain potential hazards to participants.
  • Maintain training equipment and the facility.
  • Monitor and maintain a safe and secure range environment during training sessions.
  • Evaluate participants’ performance and provide feedback to help them improve.
  • Stay current with industry developments, new equipment, and training techniques to keep sessions up to date and effective.

Benefits

  • Referral program
  • Employee discounts
  • Flexible schedule
  • Paid time off
  • Training and development
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