FULL_TIME
2-5
Instructor
3/22/2026
The Instructor will be responsible for conducting firearms training sessions, teaching firearm safety, handling, and shooting techniques using UDT's reality simulator, force-on-force, and live-fire methods. This includes maintaining training equipment, monitoring range safety, and evaluating participant performance.
Working Hours
40 hours/week
Company Size
11-50 employees
Language
English
Visa Sponsorship
No
About The Company
REALITY-BASED DEFENSE INSTRUCTION. MADE FOR YOU.
Our first-of-its-kind immersive self-defense and firearms training program uses reality-based training to teach civilians, the military, and law enforcement dynamic skills needed to survive.
Our courses prepare members for real-world scenarios by teaching how to assess, communicate, de-escalate, move, and function in high-pressure scenarios.
From state-of-the-art facilities and classes led by specially trained instructors to simulated technology for the most realistic training experience, we teach novices through experts multiple modalities of defensive, life-saving techniques.
About the Role
Benefits:
- Employee discounts
- 401(k)
- Free uniforms
- Opportunity for advancement
- Training & development
Schedule / Expected Work Hours:
You can generally be expected to work 30+ hours a week. Common work schedules include:
- Weekday days and afternoons
- Weekends
- Evening shifts
Job Summary
We are seeking a skilled and experienced Firearms Instructor to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing firearms training services to our clients. In this role, you will be responsible for conducting training sessions and teaching firearm safety, handling, and shooting techniques. UDT utilizes a state-of-the-art threat-based simulator to teach our members, along with reality-based force-on-force training and indoor and outdoor live-fire training.
Schedule / Expected Work Hours:
Schedule / Expected Work Hours:
- 8 hour shift
- Evening shift
- Tuesday to Sunday
- Weekends
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.
Qualifications
- Ability to learn and adhere to UDT's extensive and in-depth curriculum.
- A minimum of 3 years of experience as a firearms Instructor/law enforcement officer.
- Possess 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.
- Comfortable working in an outdoor range environment.
- Poses any necessary certifications and licenses for instructing.
Company Overview
- United Defense Tactical is a leading firearms training facility dedicated to empowering civilians with the skills and knowledge to effectively defend themselves in real-world scenarios. Our state-of-the-art facility offers comprehensive training programs, cutting-edge equipment, and a commitment to excellence in customer service.
Company Purpose/Mission
- Empowerment through tactical training by providing the most comprehensive, reality-based tactical training experience to civilians, military & law enforcement.
Company Values
- The core values of United Defense Tactical are those values we hold that form the foundation on which we perform work and conduct ourselves. The values underlie our work, how we interact with each other, and which strategies we employ to fulfill our mission. The core values are the basic elements of how we go about our work.
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Our core values are described as follows:
- Don’t make excuses, make it happen.
- Serve selflessly and with the highest integrity.
- Show up with positivity, high energy, and excitement.
- UDT is a synonym for world class - Operate like it in everything you do.
- Be organized. Be clean. Be prepared.
- Keep calm and respect others.
- Educate & Execute, but more importantly - EMPOWER
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Our core values are described as follows:
Key Skills
Firearms InstructionFirearm SafetyHandling TechniquesThreat-Based Simulator InstructionForce-On-Force TrainingSelf-Defense TrainingLive-Fire TrainingEquipment MaintenanceRange SafetyPerformance EvaluationCurriculum AdherenceCommunication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsFirearm FamiliarityTask Prioritization
Categories
Security & SafetyEducationSports & Recreation
Benefits
Employee Discounts401(k)Free UniformsOpportunity For AdvancementTraining & Development
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