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Rtsp Llc

Instructor

Randolph, NJ · On-site

$17.50/hr

Firearm Instructor Part Time or Full Time Available / MUST be available on SUNDAYS $17.50/hr ... Maintain a safe shooting environment by insuring safe firearm handling practices and compliance

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Range and Target Instructor

Boy Scouts of America

Glen Jean, WV • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 4 days ago

Job description

Position Overview

Instill proper knowledge, skills, and attitude in participants. Provide high quality instruction, direct leadership, and mentorship in all shooting venues.

Key Responsibilities

  • Providing instruction to guests in archery and firearms shooting
  • Ensures range safety at all times
  • Model the Scout Oath and Law in daily interactions
  • Maintain a clean, organized, inspected, neat, and safe work area
  • Perform additional duties assigned by SBR leadership
  • Abide by policies and procedures outlined in the SBR staff handbook

Qualifications

  • Minimum age: 18+ or 21+ depending on certification area
  • Required: USA Archery Level 1 Instructor (training provided)
    • NRA Certified Instructor (Rifle, Pistol, Shotgun) (training provided)
    • NRA Certified Range Safety Officer (if 21+)
  • Preferred: Experience in competitive shooting or hunting, any discipline
  • Willing to become a registered Scouting America member (includes background screening)
  • Comfortable using Microsoft Teams for daily work-related communication

Physical & Practical Requirements

  • Ability to stand, walk, and hike up to 9 hours daily and ability to lift/move up to 70 pounds
  • Complete the Annual Health and Medical Record, including height/weight guidelines
  • Housing: 10'x12' platform tent in Staff Camp | Uniform: Summit Staff Uniform | Work Hours: 45-55

Desired Traits

  • High emotional intelligence (such as self/social awareness and team dynamics)
  • Positive and cheerful attitude with a strong customer-service focus
  • Adaptability in a fast-paced environment with ability to learn/develop hard and soft skills
  • Ability to connect with individuals from diverse age groups, maturity, and backgrounds

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