Welding Instructor

About UHP

UHP — Unlock Human Potential is building a new category of education centered around whole-human experiential vocational training, leadership development, and purpose-driven transformation. UHP serves veterans, transitioning service members, and purpose-driven individuals through immersive programs that integrate human performance, leadership, wellness, vocational skills, and personal growth.

Our environment is fast-moving, mission-driven, and deeply experiential. We are not a traditional university, gym, military program, or trade school — we are building a scalable human development institution designed for the future workforce.

The Opportunity

UHP is seeking a Welding Instructor to deliver hands-on welding education within Ignite America Trade Schools. This is not a classroom-only role — you'll run labs, demonstrate technique, and coach veterans through real welding disciplines as they build toward a new career. The ideal candidate is a skilled welder who knows the trade cold and genuinely wants to pass it on.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver classroom and hands-on instruction across core welding processes (SMAW, GMAW, FCAW, GTAW)

• Lead welding labs — demonstrate proper technique, equipment use, and safety procedures

• Read and teach from blueprints and welding specifications

• Evaluate student performance through practical exercises, testing, and hands-on assessment

• Enforce safety standards, PPE requirements, and shop discipline at all times

• Mentor and coach veteran students, connecting military discipline to trade professionalism

• Track attendance, progress, and skill proficiency; flag students who need extra support

• Help refine curriculum, lesson pacing, and lab effectiveness alongside the Director

• Support employer connections, industry visits, and student placement efforts

Qualifications & Experience

Required

• 5+ years of hands-on welding experience

• Experience training, mentoring, or instructing others in welding (formal teaching experience not required)

• Strong working knowledge of SMAW, GMAW, FCAW, and GTAW

• Ability to read blueprints and welding specifications

• Strong communication and coaching skills

• High school diploma or GED

• Ability to work full-time onsite in Gentry, AR

Preferred

• AWS certification or equivalent welding credential

• NCCER Certified Craft Instructor credential

• Experience building or improving curriculum

• OSHA 10/30 certification

• Military service or experience working with veterans

Schedule & Work Environment

Schedule: Typically Monday through Friday. Flexibility is required based on program delivery and campus operational needs, including varying start and end times, occasional evenings and weekends, and support of immersive student experiences.

Work Environment: Fully onsite at 25200 Ranch Road, Gentry, Arkansas 72734. This role operates in a dynamic and immersive environment supporting classroom instruction, hands-on welding training labs, shop environments, student engagement, employer activities, and broader campus operations.

Candidates must currently live within a reasonable commuting distance of Gentry or be willing to relocate to Northwest Arkansas.\

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary of $100,000 - $125,000, depending on experience, licensure, and skills

• 401(k)

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

• Paid time off

• Professional development support

• Access to UHP performance and recovery facilities

Veterans, transitioning service members, and military spouses are strongly encouraged to apply.

Why UHP

At UHP, you are joining more than a company — you are helping build something designed to create lasting impact.

You will have the opportunity to:

• Contribute to a mission larger than yourself

• Help shape and build new systems and programs

• Work alongside passionate and purpose-driven people

• Directly impact the lives of veterans and future generations

• Be part of building the future workforce