Experienced instructors

[miles71]

How do you guys get paid? I am starting to work with a security company to do training to included Nra courses and others. The question of my pay has come up and I have no idea. Do you guys get an hourly rate no matter the amount of students? Per student rate? Any thoughts are appreciated.

TD

 

[mcbruzdzinski]

What does your contract state?

Never agree to teach for a company without a written contract that specifies the rate of compensation and when the compensation will be paid (i.e. prior to course, 1/2 before-1/2 after, or at completion). You may also want to specify that you do not guaranty that everyone taking the class will pass it. If you are charging by student, does a failing student get to retake the class at no charge until he/she passes?


I have been burned on this before by companies. Righ now I charge by the student based upon the class being taught (i.e. $100.00 per student for RSO, $150.00 for MD Carry renewal, $300.00 for Initial MD Carry, etc). If the student fails, he or she pays again.

Just my thoughts.

 

[CypherPunk]

There is no money in firearm instruction anymore.

Consider doing immigration and citizenship consulting instead.

Thank you.

 

[CHUNKERMD]

I help introduce people to the shooting sports and promote safety.....Priceless.

 

[ProShooter]

There is no money in firearm instruction anymore.

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You nailed it. Too many cooks.....

 

[lx1x]

I help introduce people to the shooting sports and promote safety.....Priceless.

+1

as for the op.

you should have planned ahead before taking the job.

 

[Topher]

I have different ways of charging... depends on the venue.
When I do corporate training I charge a flat price. They can have 1 person in class or they can have 12. This is much easier for business to budget.
I declare a "lock" in date where if they cancel past a certain date and time they pay a penalty up to 100% of the cost of the class.
Make it clear how payment will be accepted and when payment is due.

Good luck.

 

[miles71]

Quote:
Originally Posted by CHUNKERMD
I help introduce people to the shooting sports and promote safety.....Priceless.
+1

as for the op.

you should have planned ahead before taking the job.

I am planning the training with the business owner from the ground up, we are doing the planning right now. As I have stated this is a brand new opportunity and part of his company.

I assure you a great deal of planning is going into this, which is why I am asking opinions of the shooting community.

TD
Quote:

Originally Posted by CypherPunk
There is no money in firearm instruction anymore.

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You nailed it. Too many cooks.....

Def understand, I have taken a few years just to find a place that needed an instructor. Seems like every range has someone who teaches already. It almost seems like the instructor. Cert is a formality. I'm glad it ain't my main source of income.

TD

 

[lx1x]

I am planning the training with the business owner from the ground up, we are doing the planning right now. As I have stated this is a brand new opportunity and part of his company.

I assure you a great deal of planning is going into this, which is why I am asking opinions of the shooting community.

TD

great! wish you all the luck.

 

[CypherPunk]

If you want to look at a guy who runs a successful range and multimedia advertising campaign, in the heart of the anti's, look at http://www.gunforhireradio.com/

 

[Blaster229]

I'll start charging one day.

 

[Pinecone]

Based on my experiences in having our own business, unless you REALLY trust them, require payment up front or at least prior to giving out the training certificates.

Many people/companies will come up with ALL sorts of excuse why they shouldn't pay what they promised to pay.