Adjunct Instructor I

Job Description

Job Description

Adjunct Instructor I

*This position requires relocation to the New England area.

SIG SAUER, Inc .  is a leading provider and manufacturer of firearms, electro-optics, ammunition, airguns, suppressors, remote controlled weapons stations, and training.  For over 250 years SIG SAUER, Inc. has evolved, and thrived, by blending American ingenuity, German engineering, and Swiss precision.  Today, SIG SAUER is synonymous with industry-leading quality and innovation which has made it the brand of choice amongst the U.S. Military, the global defense community, law enforcement, competitive shooters, hunters, and responsible citizens.  Additionally, SIG SAUER is the premier provider of elite firearms instruction and tactical training at the SIG SAUER Academy.  Headquartered in Newington, New Hampshire, SIG SAUER employs people across various U.S. locations, and global facilities across multiple regions.  SIG SAUER is certified a  Great Place to Work™. For more information about the company and product line visit:  .

Position Summary: The Adjunct Instructor I is responsible for providing high-level instruction to armed professionals and responsible citizens. They will teach basic, intermediate, and advanced level courses and/or Instructor level courses based upon previous experience or qualifications. This role requires Instructor level experience and strong firearms skills. The Adjunct Instructor I will collaborate with Instructors, other internal team members, and the SIG SAUER customer base.

FLSA: Non-exempt

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide expert instruction of designated courses with specific focus on specialty courses as assigned using current approved lesson plans.
• Meet established course objectives and timelines on assigned training courses and support events.
• Provide an optimal training environment in the classroom and on the range, utilizing SIG SAUER Academy instructional methods, practices, and procedures.
• Leverage background and experience to assist and grow the Academy’s capabilities.
• Coach SIG SAUER students to achieve success in class.
• Represent SIG SAUER during events, conferences, trade shows, commercial sales events, and other interactions with the public,
• Flexibility to travel both domestically and internally up to two (2) weeks per month.
• Communicate effectively to leadership regarding problems and corrective action.
• May be required to work overtime or alternate shifts based on business needs.
• Participate in 5s workplace organizational activities and maintain the area in good working order through sustainment activities.
• Must follow all required Safety and ISO procedures.
• Miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Education/Experience & Skills:

• High School diploma or equivalent and 5+ years of instructor level experience in providing training in safe handling, manipulation, and implementation of firearms preferred.
• Law enforcement or military instructor level experience preferred.
• Expert knowledge of weapons, tactics, and the proper handling and use of a wide variety of firearms including handguns, rifles, shotguns, and automatic weapons.
• Prior Armorer experience is a plus.
• Expert knowledge of firearms safety practices and procedures in any environment.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and the ability to accurately perform tasks in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Must be able to clearly, concisely, and accurately convey ideas and information to others, both verbally and in written form.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, multitask, and adapt quickly to changes.

Working Conditions:

• Work is primarily standing (90 + % of the shift) except for breaks and lunch periods.
• The duties of this position typically require exposure to a shooting range where frequent standing, kneeling, running, sitting, crouching, crawling, twisting, grasping and walking can be expected along with frequent lifting up to 40 pounds and/or moving of equipment cases and materials up to 100 pounds.
• Must be able to reach with hands and arms, bend and kneel frequently at a minimum 50% of the shift, as well as undergo repetitive wrist, hand, elbow, shoulder, and ankle motions.
• Must demonstrate proficient fine motor skills, be able to grip, reach, pull, and turn.
• Specific vision abilities required may include close vision, distance vision, peripheral and depth perception and ability to focus.
• Assignments will require exposure to varying climate and environmental conditions both extreme cold and warm weather conditions for extended periods of time.
• Exposure to a variety of firearms and other weapons, related chemicals, gun cleaning solvents, ammunition and explosive materials, ammunition smoke and hand and power tools related to weapon and range repairs; additional information is available from EHS upon request.
• Work includes exposure to extreme noise of firearms, requiring the use of ear protection equipment. Must possess mobility, vision, hearing, and dexterity levels appropriate to the duties to be performed.
• Must wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) where required.
• Must comply with all work exposure EH&S training requirements and adhere to SIG SAUER Inc. security mandates.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.