Midwest Shooting Center | Billings, Montana Full-Time | On-Site $40,000-$65,000 per year (base + performance incentives) About the Position Midwest Shooting Center is hiring an experienced Firearms Instructor for our Billings, Montana location. We are looking for someone who knows firearms, takes safety seriously, enjoys teaching, and is comfortable selling. This isn't a position where you simply show up, teach a scheduled class, and go home. You'll be responsible for building relationships with students, helping them select and enroll in training programs, and keeping a steady schedule of clients returning for additional instruction. The right person will have a strong background in firearms instruction or competitive handgun shooting, excellent people skills, and the drive to build a successful training program. We offer a competitive base compensation package, commissions, and additional performance bonuses. The more successful you are at building and maintaining your training clientele, the greater your earning potential. What You'll Do Firearms Instruction & Safety Conduct professional firearms training for individuals and small groups, following Midwest Shooting Center's established curriculum. Teach students ranging from first-time firearm owners to experienced shooters looking to improve their skills. Evaluate student performance, provide constructive feedback, and adapt instruction to individual needs. Maintain a safe, organized, and professional training environment at all times. Follow company safety procedures, maintain training equipment, and complete required training and certifications. Training Sales & Client Relationships Speak with prospective students, understand their training goals, and recommend appropriate classes and training packages. Confidently explain the value of our training programs and close sales. Build lasting relationships with students that encourage repeat business, referrals, and continued training. Follow up with prospective clients who have expressed interest but have not enrolled. Identify opportunities to move existing students into more advanced training programs. Scheduling & Training Program Management Take ownership of your training calendar and maintain a consistent schedule of booked classes and students. Proactively contact clients to schedule upcoming sessions and keep them progressing through their training programs. Confirm appointments, follow up with students, and minimize cancellations, no-shows, and scheduling gaps. Maintain accurate scheduling and training records. Work with management and other team members to improve training participation, student retention, and overall program performance. Required Qualifications You MUST meet at least ONE of the following qualifications: Previous experience working as a firearms instructor, teaching handgun or other firearms courses; OR Demonstrable experience participating in organized competitive handgun shooting, such as USPSA, IDPA, Steel Challenge, or similar competitions; OR Demonstrable experience as a competitive 3-Gun shooter. In addition, qualified candidates must: Have strong knowledge of firearm safety, handgun handling, and shooting fundamentals. Be comfortable speaking with prospective customers, recommending training packages, and asking for the sale. Have excellent communication skills and the patience to work with students of different skill levels. Be organized, dependable, and capable of managing their own training schedule without constant supervision. Be willing to make follow-up calls, rebook students, and take an active role in growing the training business. Maintain a professional appearance and a friendly, customer-focused attitude. Be able to successfully complete a pre-employment background check and drug screening, consistent with applicable law.

Please note:

General recreational shooting experience or firearm ownership alone does not satisfy our experience requirements. We are specifically looking for someone with firearms instruction experience or a competitive handgun/3-Gun shooting background. Preferred Qualifications NRA, USCCA, or other recognized firearms instructor certifications. Experience teaching both beginner and advanced handgun courses. Experience in firearms retail, shooting ranges, or the shooting sports industry. Prior sales experience, particularly selling training, memberships, or other services. Experience maintaining a client schedule, managing appointments, or building a repeat-customer business. Compensation & Benefits We believe excellent instructors should be rewarded for both the quality of their teaching and their ability to grow the training program.

Our compensation package includes:

Competitive base compensation . Per-student training commissions. Expected annual compensation of $40,000-$65,000 , depending on experience, training volume, and performance. Employee discounts on firearms, accessories, services, and training. Various Pro-deal Opportunities. Opportunities for professional development and advancement within Midwest Shooting Center. What Makes Someone Successful Here? Our best instructors do more than teach people how to shoot. They make students feel comfortable, help them develop real skills, and give them a reason to come back. We want someone who can run an excellent class on Saturday, follow up with students on Monday, and have next week's training calendar filling up before the week is over. You'll have the opportunity to develop a loyal base of students, earn commissions as you train them, and take pride in seeing their skills improve. If you are a capable shooter, a good teacher, and someone who genuinely enjoys working with people, this could be an excellent opportunity. How to Apply Apply by sending your resume and a brief description of your firearms instruction or competitive shooting experience directly to asa.hohman@midwestshootingcenter.com. We are particularly interested in hearing about any instructor certifications you hold, competitive shooting organizations or events you've participated in, and experience you've had selling training or building relationships with repeat customers. If you can teach safely, connect with people, and confidently sell a training program, we'd like to hear from you.

Pay:

$40,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year Application Question(s): Are you willing to complete a pre-employment background check and drug screening? (Answer format: Yes or No) Are you comfortable actively selling training packages, following up with prospective customers, and managing a calendar of repeat training clients? (Answer format: Yes or No) Briefly describe your firearms instruction experience, instructor certifications, or competitive shooting background.

Which describes your experience:

firearms instructor, competitive handgun shooter, competitive 3-Gun shooter, or none of the above? How many years of professional firearms training experience do you have?

Work Location:

In person