Sandanona Shooting Instructor

Orvis • Millbrook, NY

10d • Onsite

About The Position

The Sandanona Shooting School located in Millbrook is seeking a Sporting Clays/Wing Shooting Instructor. This is an on-call position. The Instructor will be responsible for the day-to-day shooting instruction activities for Orvis Sandanona, including Wing Shooting schools and Private Shooting Lessons. This position will also have a strong focus on continuous improvement and growth in the schools and lessons program. A special focus will be offering a best-in-class product for wingshooting instruction, Clays Instruction, and Corporate Instruction.

Requirements

• Demonstrated proficiency in wing shooting and shooting skills including gun fitting.
• Strong teaching ability.
• Have a full understanding of the Orvis Lifestyle.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Strong communication skills, both written and oral.
• Familiar with Sporting Clays and Upland Bird Hunting.
• Physical strength to do outdoor work including but not limited to heavy lifting, and loading ammo and targets etc.
• General knowledge of shotguns (manufacturers, models, etc.).
• Flexible schedule to accommodate the needs of Orvis Sandanona including most weekends.
• Must have good time management and responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Help maintaining all instruction areas AM or PM – areas need to be stocked and cleaned before and after use.
• Help support all other sporting adventure departments at Orvis Sandanona.
• Promote and maintain the safety and well-being of students during schools and lessons.
• Assist Retail/Front Desk with instructional needs, guns, ammo, and gun desk.
• Upland Bird Dept. Support.
• Upland Instruction at releases and schools.
• Clay course events and instruction.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed