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O Gara Training & Services LLC

Instructor

Irvine, CA · On-site

$60K - $80K/yr

Job Requirements:  Prior Military with Honorable Discharge  Possess a current DoD Secret Personal Security Clearance  Expeditionary Small Arms Marksmanship Instructor (SAMI) course (or ...

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Security Officer (55658)

El Centro, CA · On-site

$16 - $18.75/hr

You'll be trained by our team of highly qualified firearms instructors in safe weapons handling and marksmanship. As an Unarmed Security Officer, you are an integral part of the broad spectrum of ...

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How much do marksmanship instructor jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 27, 2026, the average hourly pay for marksmanship instructor in California is $20.93, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.67 and $23.70 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a marksmanship instructor?

A Marksmanship Instructor is responsible for training individuals in firearm safety, shooting techniques, and marksmanship fundamentals. They work with military personnel, law enforcement officers, or civilians to improve accuracy, handling skills, and overall proficiency with various firearms. Instructors ensure students understand safety protocols, range etiquette, and proper weapon maintenance. Their role may involve classroom instruction, live-fire training, and performance evaluations to enhance shooting skills.

What does a marksmanship instructor do?

A typical day for a Marksmanship Instructor often involves preparing range facilities, conducting safety briefings, delivering hands-on firearm training, and assessing the marksmanship skills of participants. Instructors spend time both on the range demonstrating techniques and in classroom settings teaching safety procedures and shooting fundamentals. They are also responsible for maintaining equipment, completing training records, and providing individualized feedback to help students improve. Collaboration with range staff and occasionally working with other instructors or agencies are common aspects of the role, making strong teamwork and communication skills important.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a marksmanship instructor?

Excelling as a Marksmanship Instructor requires expert knowledge of firearm safety, shooting techniques, and experience in instructional settings, often validated by military or law enforcement backgrounds and relevant certifications. Familiarity with range management tools, electronic target systems, and safety protocols is typically expected. Strong interpersonal communication, attention to detail, and the ability to adapt teaching methods to a range of skill levels make instructors particularly effective. These skills are vital to ensure safe, effective marksmanship training that enhances students' abilities and overall safety on the range.

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Infographic showing various Marksmanship Instructor job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 67% Full Time, and 33% Contract. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $43,525 per year, or $20.9 per hour.

Instructor

O Gara Training & Services LLC

Irvine, CA • On-site

$60K - $80K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 8 days ago

Job description

The O’Gara Group’s Training and Services Division, is soliciting Combat Skills
Instructor (CSI) candidates to support U.S. Navy Expeditionary Combat Command (NECC) components
in the application and employment of force combatives and irregular warfare (IW) training requirements.

Locations: Instructors will be positioned in San Diego, CA for Explosive Ordnance Disposal Training
and Evaluation Unit (EODTEU) ONE located aboard Naval Base Annex Point Loma, Point Loma, CA.

Travel: There is limited travel to CA training sites and mobile training team (MTT) deployments to
China Lake, CA, Hawaii and Guam.

Resume Closing Date: May 12, 2023

Period-of-Performance: Present until February 15, 2024, with possible 5 year follow-on contract.
Multiple NECC Positions Descriptions: Combat Skills Instructors (CSIs) will plan, manage, instruct,
and assess formal U.S. NECC expeditionary and sustainment tactics, techniques and procedures (TTP) in
accordance with established and approved Programs of Instruction (POIs).
1. COMBAT SKILL INSTRUCTORS (3). Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Job Requirements:
 Prior Military with Honorable Discharge
 Possess a current DoD Secret Personal Security Clearance
 Expeditionary Small Arms Marksmanship Instructor (SAMI) course (or equivalent with
documentation, SEAL, SF, USMC, USAF, etc.)
 NEC 9502 Instructor Training or other service equivalent

Preferred:
 Range Safety Officer (RSO) qualification
 NECC Crew Served Weapons Operations and Maintenance (OM) and Instructor qualification
Compensation: There are multiple positions available. These will be filled by qualified fulltime
employees (FTE). O’Gara offers a competitive benefits package. Pay is competitive and commensurate
position applied for and selected for. Pay will be discussed on an individual basis.
Responses: Include in your subject line the following: CSI CANDIDATE
Be sure to include your email address and telephone number on all correspondence so we may contact
you directly. By submitting your resume, you will be considered for all available positions. Upon your
response we will contact you for a telephone or in-person interview to further discuss position details.
               
Notice to Candidates: All correspondence provided will be held in strict confidence and only
released to NECC and/or EODTEU ONE contracting for this specific requirement.
To be considered for the above positions with O’Gara Training and Services, LLC forward a DETAILED
 
EEO disability/Vets
 
We conform to all the laws, statutes, and regulations concerning equal employment opportunities and affirmative action. We strongly encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply to all of our job openings. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, age, disability status, Genetic Information & Testing, Family & Medical Leave, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We prohibit Retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer or the government, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint or otherwise oppose discrimination.

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