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Regional Training Manager - Firearms Industry - West Coast Region

Are you ready for a career you can BELIEVE in?

• Do you have a strong belief in the 2nd Amendment?
• Do you support the natural-born right to armed self-defense?
• Do you believe in the mission of the U.S. Concealed Carry Association (USCCA)?

The USCCA helps responsible Americans avoid danger, save lives, and keep their families safe. 

Delta Defense, LLC is the private company that provides Marketing, Operations and Customer Service for the USCCA. 

Why YOU should Work at Delta Defense!

• We are a fun, fast-paced, and rewarding place to work and grow!
• Nationally recognized in 2023 as a Newsweek Top 100 America’s Most Loved Workplace.
• Top Workplaces USA award in 2022!
• Named on Inc. 5000 “Fastest Growing Private Companies” list 11 years in a row!
• Milwaukee Journal Sentinel “Top Workplace” award 7 years in a row!
• Milwaukee Business Journal “Best Place to Work” award 6 years in a row! 

Position Summary:

The Regional Training Manager is responsible for improving and building successful training operations within Official Partners (OP) and Independent Instructors founded in USCCA curriculum and training programs. The Regional Training Manager (RTM) will provide guidance in the various ways that the USCCA Curriculums and Training Programs can be leveraged by Official Partners and Instructors to grow their business. 

The Regional Training Manager will report to and take direction from the Partner Operations Team and will also partner with the Regional Sales Manager within their scope to prioritize and execute all business needs relating to training. If you excel at networking and supporting growth, then this is your dream job! Put your change management skills to work. Assist and inspire our member partners to grow their training business and help save lives!

• This position requires travel in the following territory: California, Oregon, & Idaho.
• Qualified candidates must reside in the assigned territory, and within an hours drive of a major airport. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Guide Official Partners, Training Counselors, and USCCA Certified Instructors in the various ways to leverage the USCCA curriculum and training programs to grow their business. Work to ensure they fully understand the features and benefits of the USCCA curriculum and training programs.
• Maintain and grow the overall volume of USCCA curriculum classes in assigned region, creating opportunities for the Outside Sales Team to pitch membership benefits and achieve optimal close rates.
• Command high-level awareness of all USCCA Training Counselors, Instructors, and Partners in the region. Maintain positive working relationships that promote business growth and instructor development.
• Manage Official Partner onboarding cycle to USCCA training programs from preparation, through execution. Provide timely after-action reviews to USCCA Training Division.
• Foster and maintain USCCA curriculum recognition and engagement at the state and local levels.
• Understand and be able to instruct others in the use of the USCCA Training Site and other available digital tools.
• Follow Programs of Instruction and Lesson Plans for appropriate and applicable curricula. Adhere to and instruct others in the use of USCCA Training SOPs.
• Complete comprehensive evaluations of candidates for Instructor certification and/or Training Counselor certification.
• Represent the USCCA Training Program in a professional manner. Meet and exceed the Instructor Code of Conduct.
• Maintain certified Training Counselor status on all USCCA curriculum. Share training best practices.
• Support the USCCA Training Tour. Attend and support company events as needed.
• Domestic travel approximately 50% of the month. Overnights away from home and some weekend travel required.
• Other duties as assigned. 

Required Skills/Experience:  

• High school diploma or equivalent required. 
• 3-5 years of experience as a defensive firearms instructor.
• USCCA Training Instructor certification preferred; USCCA Training Counselor certification highly preferred.
• Previous experience owning/operating a training business within the firearms or self-defense industry.
• Must possess a valid Concealed Carry License.
• Must possess a valid Drivers License.
• Must be able to work a flexible, non-traditional schedule. Frequent travel is required.
• Understand and be able to clearly communicate USCCA Training Division policies and standard operating procedures.
• Excellent interpersonal skills. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with outside business partners and internal associates at all levels.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and time management skills. High attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to be self-motivated, self-directed, and work independently.
• Confident, competitive, and dependable. Can be relied upon for professionalism and confidentiality.
• Ability to earn trust and positively influence partners in the change management process.
• Possess proficiency in computer software and internet functions.
• Demonstrates the Core Values of Delta Defense, LLC.

Physical Demands and Working Environment:

• Work is performed in classrooms and on shooting ranges (indoor and outdoor).
• When instructing, standing for long periods of time is required.
• Work includes exposure to extreme noise of firearms and requires the use of hearing protection.
• Must possess mobility, vision, hearing, and dexterity levels appropriate to the duties performed as a firearms instructor.
• Work may require walking, kneeling, crouching, lying, twisting, grasping, lifting, and carrying ammunition, targets, etc… (items weighing 50 pounds or less).
• Work may require driving long distances and traveling by air.
• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an instructor encounters while performing the essential functions of a firearms instructor. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee works under typical classroom and shooting range conditions.

Please watch your email for next steps after submitting your application. You will be asked to take an online assessment in order to complete the application process. We look forward to your application. 

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