Tucked safely away in the Rocky Mountains, Cody, Wyoming, is home to the most innovative and technology driven long-range hunting solution company ever conceived in the human mind, Gunwerks. Established in 2006, Gunwerks leads the industry in building exceptional products that, in turn, build exceptional experiences for our customers. As a rapidly growing company, it can be easy to lose the way. That's why Gunwerks endeavors each day to stay grounded in the values and principles that brought us here: valuing people, maintaining a culture of teamwork, respect, integrity, humility, transparency, continuous improvement, and always driving continuous innovation. At our core, we are outdoors people, and a gun company, so being outdoors and pulling the trigger is definitely on the menu. We work smart, play hard, and enjoy sharing in each other's success and being successful together. Gunwerks provides great benefits and the opportunity to learn and grow with the industry leaders in long-range. If this sounds like the place for you, and you would like to take your shot, send it!
Job Overview
Gunwerks is looking for a talented Training Instructor who will play an integral role in the development and retention of a loyal and effective customer. The instructor will have more face-to-face interaction with customers than many other members of Gunwerks. Training Instructor I plays a critical role in developing each customer's perception of Gunwerks through their expertise and professionalism. If you are a passionate long-range shooter who is self-driven to continually be a master of the craft and a collaborative leader who will support the organization and its growth, then this is the job for you.
The Details
Responsibilities
- Conduct specified LRU long-range training events on a weekly basis
- Administer specified course instruction in accordance with Company Ethos
- Maintain shooting school information, equipment, and facilities in a manner which represents the high professional standards of Gunwerks
- Maintain inventory of rifles, ammunition, and suppressors assigned to LRU
- Travel to specific off-site training events or shooting competitions in accordance with company needs
- Travel to trade shows and other events as needed
- Ensure that best practices are consistently implemented regarding training, safety, and shooting procedures during courses
- Identifiy and recommend initiatives to improve operational processes and cost-efficiency
- Collect and report customer feedback on the conduct of LRU training events and Gunwerks' products
- Solicit equipment requirements from target audiences for new product development and provide guided input to the product development process
- Network with Creative Content personnel to produce material for publication as needed
- Assist as needed within the Gunwerks' organization during the winter months when the student volume at LRU is low
- Follow all applicable firearm and suppressor laws and company policies related to firearms and suppressors while conducting LRU events
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree, relevant military background and/or equivalent experience in a training environment is required
- Exceptional understanding of generally accepted long-range shooting knowledge including equipment, ballistics, shooting techniques, and training protocols
- Ability to be professional and interact with students/customers
- Individual leadership, discipline, and the ability to work independently and remotely while on mobile training events always keeping the best interests of the company in mind
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with the capability of articulating highly technical information to students/customers
- Desire to advance an already highly successful training program and maintain its relevance within the long-range shooting community
- Absolute focus on safety at all times
Conditions Of Employment
- Non-Competition and Non-Disclosure Agreement related to the work product of the company relating to rifles, optics, and training courses and marketing materials
- Relocate to Cody, Wyoming, or surrounding area
- Must be eligible for work within the United States for any employer
- Must be authorized to receive Technical Data and/or Technology under the U.S. export control laws
What We Offer
Competitive Health Benefits
We offer access to health insurance for all full-time team members to keep you feeling great.
Gear Discounts
Our favorite benefit, every team member gets access to Gunwerks gear at great discounts.
PTO Cash-Out
Once per year, eligible team members can take 100% of unused PTO hours and convert them into pay.
Retirement
Simple IRA
This retirement plan is offered to full-time employees once their probationary period has been met.
Paid Vacation & Company Holidays
Full-time employees will receive this benefit when they are eligible.
Fun Events
Monthly Company Gathering, Annual Christmas Party, and Company and Family Events are just some of our fun events.
What's Great About Working For Gunwerks?
Gunwerks provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.