Range Master Assistant

Pala Band of Mission Indians•Pala, CA

About The Position

The Range Master Assistant works under the general supervision of the Range Master to assist with operations and maintain safety at the Pala Shooting Range. The role supports a safe, professional, and welcoming experience for range users and calls for a self-motivated, dependable, proactive person who can work independently with minimal supervision. The assistant helps instructors and range officers, monitors range use and safety, supports inventory and range readiness, and performs maintenance and groundskeeping tasks. The position is full-time, with salary determined by experience (DOE).

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least two years of firing range experience, or two years of law enforcement or military experience.
Law enforcement, military, security officer, or shooting range experience is required.
Sufficient knowledge to demonstrate safe firearms and ammunition administration.
Valid California driver's license.
Ability to visually and aurally observe and monitor behavior and enforce safety rules.
Self-motivation and exceptional organizational skills.
Ability to exercise independent judgment.
Must be alert, sharp, decisive, tactful, and comfortable with confrontation.
Complete an annual shooting qualification.
High degree of discretion when dealing with confidential information.
Pass a fingerprint-based background check; a criminal background check is required. Convictions are not an automatic disqualification.
Acknowledge and agree to maintain a drug-free workplace, including no marijuana, and pass pre-employment and random drug testing during employment.
No physical limitations relative to heavy physical work, including prolonged standing and walking; traversing rough or uneven surfaces; stretching, bending, pushing, stooping, climbing, crouching, crawling, moving, and lifting or carrying loads weighing 50–95 pounds.
Follow the Tribal Employee Handbook and any applicable addenda.

Responsibilities

Assist instructors and Range Officers with daily operations to provide a safe, polite, and professional shooting experience.
Help monitor range usage and work with management to ensure proper market saturation.
Observe range users and immediately and respectfully stop unsafe behavior.
Operate, demonstrate, and explain merchandise.
Assist with opening and closing the range.
Help maintain inventory of weapons, ammunition, safety equipment, and range consumables, and ensure the range is operational.
Maintain a log of range maintenance and inspections.
Notify the Range Master when targets, target backing, or other supplies need to be restocked.
Stay current on product knowledge, general firearm laws, and safety procedures.
Mow, edge, trim, and rake range areas, and maintain equipment as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Range Master.