Tactical Training Instructor

About the role

Train to Survive. Teach Others to Do the Same. United Defense Tactical Scottsdale is hiring a Tactical Instructor to deliver reality-based training in the only civilian program of its kind. We are the #5 UDT location in the country and #1 outside Arizona — a laser-based, simulator-driven system built by Special Forces and law‑enforcement veterans. This is not a range job. It's a curriculum‑driven, member‑focused role that changes how everyday people respond under stress. If you can teach with the authority of a professional and the patience of a coach, we should talk.

4848 E Cactus Rd, Suite 210, Scottsdale, AZ 85254

• Threat-based reality simulator — force-on-force with laser weapons, decision-making under stress
• CO2 CQB — close-quarters scenario training in our indoor bays
• Self-defense and combatives — CQC and BJJ fundamentals (cross-training welcomed)
• 8-level curriculum — White through Black Elite, with patches and clear progression
• Live-fire test-outs — limited, structured sessions at partner ranges (Ben Avery + indoor) tied to team-color advancement

Responsibilities

• Teach group classes, private sessions, and level test-outs on assigned shifts
• Follow the UDT curriculum — deliver it consistently, you don't need to build it
• Own check-in / check-out every shift (SOP-driven: cleanliness, gear, equipment)
• Give members honest feedback that moves them forward
• Support the floor: gear prep, range setup, cleaning, inventory rotation
• Monthly 1-on-1 with the AGM to review scorecard and class utilization

Requirements

• 3+ years as a firearms instructor, military, or law enforcement (or equivalent teaching under stress)
• Confident instruction across handguns, rifles, and shotguns
• Teach beginners without intimidation and advanced shooters without ego
• Calm under pressure — members range from first-timers to seasoned operators
• Comfortable in simulator, CO2, and outdoor live-fire environments
• AZ CCW or willingness to obtain within 60 days
• NRA, USCCA, AZPOST, or equivalent — required or willing to obtain

Skills

• Cross-discipline (BJJ, CQC, combat conditioning, self-defense) is a plus and factors into starting pay

Benefits

• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule
• Competitive salary
• Opportunity for advancement
• Training & development

Pay

Starting at $23+/hr W-2, based on experience and cross-discipline capability

Schedule