Firearms Instructor

Job overview

The Firearms Instructor role is onsite in Saint Petersburg, FL, with an expected schedule of 16–20 hours per week. Compensation is not specified. United Defense Tactical provides reality-based tactical training to civilians, military personnel, and law enforcement. The instructor delivers firearms safety, handling, and shooting instruction through simulator, force-on-force, and live-fire training. Evaluating participants and maintaining a safe range environment supports the facility’s mission of empowering trainees with practical defensive skills.

What you'll do

• Instruct members using the threat-based reality simulator
• teach force-on-force and self-defense courses
• conduct individual and group firearms training in safety, handling, and shooting techniques
• teach firearm safety protocols
• maintain training equipment and facility
• monitor range safety
• evaluate participant performance and provide feedback
• stay current with industry developments, equipment, and training techniques.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

firearms instructor

saint petersburg fl

united defense tactical

part-time

16–20 hours per week

firearm safety

firearms handling

shooting techniques

threat-based simulator

force-on-force training

live-fire training

range safety

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

The posting describes a typical part-time schedule of 16–20 hours per week, with common schedules including weekends, evenings, and possibly weekday mornings or afternoons. Requires at least three years of experience as a firearms instructor or law enforcement officer and necessary instructor certifications and licenses.

About the employer

United Defense Tactical - St. Petersburg is hiring for this role. Industry: All Other Miscellaneous Schools and Instruction. Sector: 61.