Firearms Instructor

PLEASE NOTE

If you do not have the experience required below, you will not be considered. Poway Weapons & Gear (PWG) (www.pwgrange.com) is seeking a Firearms Instructor to join our training department. PWG trained over 5,000 students last year in a multitude of classes ranging from introduction to firearms, personal protection in the home, law enforcement qualification remediation, all the way through significantly advanced carbine and shotgun tactics. PWG is the 3rd largest indoor gun range in the country within a 42,000 sq. foot facility, housing a retail store over 3,500 sq. feet and 42 shooting lanes. PWG hosts and supports over 1,000 law enforcement and military professionals a year with their training and qualification efforts. PWG also serves over 150,000 people visiting our retail store and over 80,000 enthusiasts shooting on our ranges. The firearms training team is a core part of the value PWG brings the public, law enforcement and our members. We are seeking the right person to fit into our training team. The ideal candidate will have a background in law enforcement special operations training or military specialized training . PWG always instructs from a position of experience and success, thus we expect our instructors to have the real-world experience to profess from when educating our students. Requirements to apply : 5+ years of Law Enforcement or military experience 3+ years of actual, verifiable experience as a firearms instructor If not LE or Military experience, 10+ years of firearms instructing experience.

JOB FUNCTIONS

The responsibilities and essential duties performed by appointed individuals include, but are not limited to, the following: Provide firearms training and qualification for staff members and others as may be assigned. Provide personal instruction to the public. Students can be anywhere in age from 8 years old to over 80. Operate, demonstrate, and provide instruction on primary weapons systems including shotguns, handguns and patrol rifles. Incorporates new and advanced training aids into existing programs as appropriate. Use a computer and applicable software to develop, implement and track class schedules as well as student and staff qualifications. Remain current with new methods of range training. Attend courses and training seminars relating to firearms training as required. Lift and carry boxes of ammunition and other items weighing up to 50 pounds. Ability and willingness to work weekends. Perform other projects and tasks, as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

Significant experience teaching to adult students including strong command of adult learning concepts and the application thereof Local, State and Federal firearms laws. Various firearms, ammunition and range safety standards. Firearms inspection and functionality checks. Range target systems. Computer applications and office equipment use, as they relate to area assigned. Current principles, trends and methods of training and instruction as it relates to law enforcement standards. The principles of proper English sentence structure, spelling, grammar and punctuation. Basic storage procedures for weapons and ammunition. Basic first-aid practices.

Ability to:

Effectively and safely operate a variety of firearms. Operate a personal computer and use applicable software programs. Learn, interpret and apply policies, procedures, laws and codes. Assess training needs and provide specialized instruction for individuals related to firearm use. Prepare and deliver effective firearm training. Prepare and maintain accurate and complete records. Understand and carry out oral and written directions with limited supervision.

Communicate effectively orally and in writing. Establish and maintain effective relationships with those contacted in the course of work. Read and write at the level required for successful job performance.

Education/Experience :

Graduation from high school or passage of the high school level General Education Development (GED). Specialized training in firearms use/safety. Minimum of three years (3+) years of experience as a certified firearms instructor or verifiable job experience.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT

Work is performed on a shooting range and in an office environment. When in an office, work requires sitting for periods of time and using a computer keyboard and screen. When in a shooting range environment, work requires standing for extended periods of time and exposure to a variety of firearms and other weapons, related chemicals, gun cleaning solvents, ammunition and explosive materials, ammunition smoke and hand and power tools related to weapon and range repairs. Work includes exposure to extreme noise of firearms, requiring the use of ear protection equipment. Must possess mobility, vision, hearing, and dexterity levels appropriate to the duties to be performed. Physical demands include walking, kneeling, crouching, crawling, twisting, grasping, lifting and carrying boxes of ammunition and other items weighing 50 pounds or less.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$45,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee discount Flexible schedule Health insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance

Experience:

Teaching:

1 year (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person