Shotgun Instructor For Wingshooting

We are looking for a dedicated shotgun instructor to help our new hunters become confident with their fiearms! Job Title: Shotgun Instructor For Wingshooting (Seasonal / Part-Time) Location: Front Range, Colorado (Colorado Clays or comparable approved venue) Schedule: 6-8 shotgun classes per year and the wingshooting shotgun class before th 5 pheasant hunts. (You can view these dates on the Uncharted website's events page.) Position Summary This position teaches Uncharted Outdoorswomen’s Shotgun Clinic, a beginner-friendly class designed to build confidence, safety knowledge, and fundamental shotgun skills for women new to shooting and wingshooting. Instruction is conducted in a supportive environment using a mix of classroom-style learning, trap shooting basics, and sporting clays to help attendees learn how to lead a bird. The instructor will work with small groups and provide individualized coaching to help participants safely and confidently shoot a shotgun. Responsibilities Teach the full Uncharted Outdoorswomen Shotgun Clinic format:Part 1: Classroom-style learning covering safety, fundamentals, and firearm handlingPart 2: Trap shooting with individualized coaching on loading, stance, mount, and confidencePart 3: Sporting clays guidanceConduct a thorough safety briefing and enforce strict firearm safety at all times.Provide personalized instruction for brand-new shooters and those with limited experience.Demonstrate proper stance, mount, sight picture, follow-through, chokes, and basic shotgun mechanics.Support students who are interested in self-defense–based shotgun skills or wingshooting.Assist students with equipment selection and basic gear education.Offer optional guidance on hunting topics, including bird identification, ethical hunting, conservation, and essential field gear.Foster a welcoming, inclusive, and confidence-building learning environment.Coordinate class logistics with Uncharted Outdoorswomen and venue staff.Maintain professionalism, patience, and trauma-informed communication throughout instruction. Requirements Strong experience with shotgun shooting and beginner instruction.Comfortable teaching women and brand-new shooters with patience and clarity.Excellent understanding of firearm safety and range rules.CPR and First Aid certification.Must be able to instruct on the Front Range at Colorado Clays or a comparable approved venue.Strong communication skills and commitment to women’s empowerment and safe learning environments.Ability to demonstrate a variety of shotgun types and assist with equipment questions. Equipment & Venue Instruction takes place at Colorado Clays or an approved Front Range shooting facility.Students may bring their own firearms or rent a shotgun through Colorado Clays.Instructor may provide a demonstration shotgun if desired.Targets and ammunition are included with student registration; Uncharted Outdoorswomen arranges payment directly with the venue. Compensation $15/hour + CommissionsTips from students when applicable.Opportunities for additional one-on-one lessons as requested. Ideal Candidate Someone who is patient, safety-focused, and confident teaching women new to shotguns. This instructor should support Uncharted Outdoorswomen’s mission to empower women, build confidence, and promote safe, ethical participation in shooting sports and hunting.