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How much do marksmanship instructor jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 27, 2026, the average hourly pay for marksmanship instructor in Michigan is $18.48, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $13.85 and $20.96 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a typical day look like for a Marksmanship Instructor?

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 in the Marksmanship Instructor position, and why are they important?

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.

What is a Marksmanship Instructor job?

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.

Infographic showing various Marksmanship Instructor job openings in Michigan as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 74% Full Time, 23% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $38,439 per year, or $18.5 per hour.
Military Science Instructor

Military Science Instructor

Goldbelt, Inc.

Houghton, MI

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 2 days ago


Job description

Overview

Goldbelt Glacier is accelerating healthcare delivery and providing superior force health readiness across the military, federal, and civilian landscapes. Goldbelt Glacier is committed to providing transformative and comprehensive health operational capabilities to support customers across scientific, clinical, technological, and program management areas.

Summary:

The U.S. Army Cadet Command (USACC) ROTC Support Services program requires dynamic Military Science instruction and training through adult learning techniques in both classroom and field training contexts.

On an annual basis, Army ROTC requires this training for an average of 31,000 Cadets Nationwide in a classroom environment on a variety of military subjects and have a vibrant summer program where over 7,800 Cadets participate. Under our contract to address this need Team Glacier provides 51 full-time instructors. In addition to providing this instruction, we also have the challenge to meet one very critical Army goal: maintain a 95% or higher staffing level at 51 colleges and universities across the nation and U.S. territories. Further compounding the complexity of this task, candidates must meet stringent qualifications. Team Glacier has mitigated this challenge by employing innovative sourcing strategies.


Responsibilities

Essential Job Functions:

  • Teach effectively in a classroom and field training setting, presenting both standardized instruction and creative workshops
  • Contractor personnel shall have demonstrated instructor ability in military field training exercises and be able to live/instruct in field environment for extended periods during training exercises
  • Meet the academic institution’s qualifications and requirements for instructor positions at that institution

Qualifications

Necessary Skills and Knowledge:

  • Have knowledge and experience of military training and field training evaluations
  • Possess knowledge of basic Soldier skills, including map reading, land navigation, marksmanship, drill and ceremonies, weapons experience with U.S Army small arms
  • Possess a thorough knowledge of the Army organizational structure, mission objectives, function, procedures, agency regulations, and policy pertaining to the Department of the Army
  • Possess knowledge of safety skills in the use of small arms, ammunition, and pyrotechnics
  • Possess computer skills, including operation of Microsoft word processing, spreadsheets, and graphics programs, the performance of user maintenance, Microsoft Windows environments, and familiarity with e-mail and internet environment and operations

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Must be a U.S. Citizen
  • Have been a Commissioned or Non-Commissioned Officer (Staff Sergeant or above) within the U.S Army, Active Component, or former or current officer in the U.S Army Reserve, or Army National Guard Permanent support minimum six years prior
  • Active or Reserve Component military experience
  • Temporary support minimum four (4) years prior active or reserve military experience. Experience shall be current (within the last five years at the time of initial assignment as a contractor instructor) and have been terminated with an honorable discharge or retirement
  • Will be subject to background checks for Positions of Significant Trust and Authority (POSTA)
  • Will be subject to pre-employment and/or random drug testing

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Six (6) years preferred prior active or reserve military experience

Pay and Benefits

At Goldbelt, we value and reward our team's dedication and hard work. We provide a competitive base salary commensurate with your qualifications and experience. As an employee, you'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with company matching, tax-deferred savings options, supplementary benefits, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications:

Necessary Skills and Knowledge:

  • Have knowledge and experience of military training and field training evaluations
  • Possess knowledge of basic Soldier skills, including map reading, land navigation, marksmanship, drill and ceremonies, weapons experience with U.S Army small arms
  • Possess a thorough knowledge of the Army organizational structure, mission objectives, function, procedures, agency regulations, and policy pertaining to the Department of the Army
  • Possess knowledge of safety skills in the use of small arms, ammunition, and pyrotechnics
  • Possess computer skills, including operation of Microsoft word processing, spreadsheets, and graphics programs, the performance of user maintenance, Microsoft Windows environments, and familiarity with e-mail and internet environment and operations

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Must be a U.S. Citizen
  • Have been a Commissioned or Non-Commissioned Officer (Staff Sergeant or above) within the U.S Army, Active Component, or former or current officer in the U.S Army Reserve, or Army National Guard Permanent support minimum six years prior
  • Active or Reserve Component military experience
  • Temporary support minimum four (4) years prior active or reserve military experience. Experience shall be current (within the last five years at the time of initial assignment as a contractor instructor) and have been terminated with an honorable discharge or retirement
  • Will be subject to background checks for Positions of Significant Trust and Authority (POSTA)
  • Will be subject to pre-employment and/or random drug testing

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Six (6) years preferred prior active or reserve military experience

Pay and Benefits

At Goldbelt, we value and reward our team's dedication and hard work. We provide a competitive base salary commensurate with your qualifications and experience. As an employee, you'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with company matching, tax-deferred savings options, supplementary benefits, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.

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