Firearms Trainer

Midwest Shooting Center
  • Detroit, Michigan
    30+ days ago

    Job Description

    At Midwest Shooting Center, we embrace growth, teamwork, and excellence. Our purpose is to build an industry leading firearms business that enhances the lives of our employees, customers, and communities by providing a welcoming, safe, and professional environment for our customers while developing top-tier talent within our team. We are proud of our culture, built on trust, performance, and mutual respect, and we hire, reward, and develop around our core values: Team-DrivenAdaptability, and Ownership

    Full and Part Time positions available 
    Hourly Base Pay: $10.00 - $14.00 
    Supplemental Pay: $12,000 - $30,000+ annually 

    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. 
    Leadership & Support: Regular coaching, mentoring, and access to experienced Servant Leaders. 
     
    Ready to train, lead, and grow with us? Apply today to be part of a mission that values safety, excellence, and personal development at its core. 

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationDetroit, Michigan

    Skills

    • Best Practicesunmatched
    • Business Growthunmatched
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    • Customer Experienceunmatched
    • Customer Retention/Renewalunmatched
    • Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)unmatched
    • Equipment Maintenance/Repairunmatched
    • Firearms Experienceunmatched
    • Insuranceunmatched
    • Leadershipunmatched
    • OSHAunmatched
    • Organizational Skillsunmatched
    • Quality Managementunmatched
    • Safety Complianceunmatched
    • Salesunmatched
    • Team Playerunmatched
    • Technical Trainingunmatched
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