FIREARMS SAFETY INSTRUCTOR (CONTRACT) HAMPTON, VA - Concealed Coalition

THIS POSITION IS PART-TIME

As a firearms safety instructor, your primary responsibility is to educate individuals on the safe and responsible use of firearms.

Position Summary

The Firearms Safety Instructor is responsible for providing comprehensive training and education on the safe and responsible use of firearms. This role involves instructing individuals of varying skill levels, from beginners to experienced shooters, in proper firearm handling, storage, and operation. The Firearms Safety Instructor must have a deep understanding of firearm safety protocols, local and federal firearm laws, and shooting techniques. They will deliver training programs, assess students' skills, and provide feedback to promote safe and effective firearm use. The position requires a strong commitment to safety, excellent communication skills, and the ability to create a positive learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Conducting Training Sessions: Deliver Concealed Coalition training programs on firearm safety to individuals of various skill levels, including beginners, enthusiasts, and professionals. Ensure that all training sessions adhere to safety guidelines and regulations.
• Teaching Firearm Handling: Instruct students on the proper handling, operation, and maintenance of firearms. Cover topics such as loading and unloading, safe storage, shooting techniques, and malfunction clearing procedures.
• Demonstrating Safety Protocols: Emphasize and reinforce safety protocols at all times. Teach students to treat every firearm as if it's loaded, keep fingers off the trigger until ready to shoot, and never point the muzzle at anything they don't intend to shoot; know your target and beyond.
• Providing Legal Knowledge: Educate students on local, state, and federal firearm laws, regulations, and restrictions. Explain the legal requirements for firearm ownership, storage, transportation, and use. Discuss self-defense laws and the ethical and legal implications of firearm use.
• Promoting Safety Culture: Foster a culture of safety among students and within the shooting community. Encourage responsible firearm ownership, safe storage practices, and respectful behavior on shooting ranges or during hunting activities.
• Assessing Skills and Providing Feedback: Evaluate students' shooting skills and provide constructive feedback to help them improve. Offer guidance on marksmanship, shooting techniques, and strategies for safe and effective firearm use.
• Staying Updated: Continuously stay informed about new firearm technologies, safety practices, and legislative changes related to firearms. Attend professional development courses and maintain relevant certifications to ensure your knowledge is up to date.
• Communication and Documentation: Maintain accurate records of training sessions, including attendance, topics covered, and assessments. Communicate effectively with students, answering their questions and addressing any concerns related to firearm safety.
• Managing Range Safety: If applicable, oversee range safety during training sessions or shooting events. Enforce safety rules, monitor participants' adherence to protocols, and respond promptly to any unsafe situations.
• Stay up to date on software applications utilized by our Training Department: must be able to set up a projector, connect it to a computer and queue videos for class, use our scheduling platform (TimeTap) and our payment platform (Concur)
• Selling Skills: Able to sell Concealed Coalition memberships and memberships to Firearms Legal Protection.

Requirements

• Must be NRA, POST, USCCA certified (minimum requirements)
• Have at least 1-year experience in sales, marketing, firearms instruction, or related field preferred.
• Cognitive ability to excel in fact finding and follow through with the ability to specify and systemize tasks and processes
• Experience consistently meeting deadlines
• Sales Experience preferred
• Natural ability to be both decisive and resilient
• Willingness to work hard under pressure and “get the job done” without excuse
• Display ability to be a proactive and resourceful problem solver
• Excellent communication with a team and a team-oriented attitude
• Maintain all Firearms Instructor certifications while employed or contracted by Concealed Coalition: including, but not limited to State/County certifications, NRA certification, POST, USCCA, etc
• Maintain an open line of communication with our Training Department including our Territory Training Director(s), CoreTeam, and/or any other department within Concealed Coalition when necessary.
• Purchase and maintain an up to date Professional Liability Insurance Policy with proper limits : must keep policy in good standing at all times while contracted or employed by Concealed Coalition

About Us

At Concealed Coalition, our purpose is to change the way people feel about firearms. Every day we open minds through next-gen digital learning and extinguish fear through hands-on education experiences.

As a leader in digital marketing with a passion for firearms, Concealed Coalition has become the nationwide online authority for concealed carry permit training. With over 1 million students, 850,000 active publication subscribers, and a customer base currently growing at over 10,000 per month, Concealed Coalition is making a massive impact in the firearms world.

Focused on delivering an emotional, entertaining, and informative hands-on concealed carry training experience, Concealed Coalition has changed the game in “on the ground” localized CCW certification. Classroom location partnerships with national brands, our network of first-class certified trainers, and our extensive gun range alliances are fueling our growth to unprecedented levels.

We exist to inspire hope, extinguish fear, and bring help to people searching for solutions in the real world. Join us…

Lido Labs (dba Concealed Coalition) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status or any other legally protected class.