Firearms Trainer

Your Role as a Firearms Trainer

As a Firearms Trainer at Midwest Shooting Center, you are central to delivering a safe, professional, and impactful training experience for every client. More than a technical instructor, you are a cultural ambassador and customer advocate. You ensure that all training is conducted with excellence, compliance, and integrity while fostering meaningful relationships and promoting continued client growth.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Lead firearms and tactics courses using MSC's curriculum with an emphasis on safety and skill-building.
• Maintain class sizes in accordance with MSC semi-private training standards (maximum of 4 clients per session).
• Provide coaching to both clients and internal staff to elevate range safety and proficiency.
• Uphold and enforce range, training, OSHA, and EPA guidelines at all times.
• Promote the sale of semi-private packages, client renewals, and advanced training classes.
• Monitor and maintain training equipment and supplies; ensure proper use and accountability.
• Provide outreach to clients in accordance with departmental expectations.
• Report any unsafe, negligent, or inappropriate behavior observed on the range or within the facility.
• Participate in weekly training meetings and audits to support quality improvement.
• Engage in regular personal development and cross-training within the organization.

Expectations

• Safety & Compliance: Achieve and maintain a 90% training inspection average quarterly. Ensure all policies are upheld without exception.
• Customer Experience: Maintain a minimum 4.5-star average on client reviews each quarter.
• Utilization: Sustain a client load of at least 2.5 per session within 90 days of hire.
• Development: Read and reflect on at least one assigned book per quarter.
• Team Readiness: Be cross trained for an additional position to support business continuity.
• Department Culture: Be obsessed with building a training department we’re proud of. Supportive, high-performing, and growth-minded.

Key Competencies

• Exceptional communication and coaching skills.
• Deep understanding of firearm safety and instructional best practices.
• Ability to lead and inspire with professionalism and positivity.
• Adaptability in a fast-growing, evolving business environment.
• Strong organizational skills with a results-driven mindset.
• Respectful team player with a passion for helping others improve.

Why Join Midwest Shooting Center?

• Training & Development: Dedicated programs for skill-building and promotion pathways.
• Performance-Driven Culture: Results matter, your growth is our growth.
• Valuable Perks: Memberships, discounts, medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401k match, group and voluntary life insurance, and incentive programs.
• Leverage Leadership & Support: Regular coaching, mentoring, and access to experienced Servant Leaders.