Range Master Assistant
About The Position
The Range Master Assistant works under the general supervision of the Range Master and assists with operations and safety at the Pala Shooting Range. The role helps provide 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 supports instructors and range officers, monitors range use and safety, operates and explains merchandise, helps open and close the range, and maintains inventory, supplies, equipment, and inspection and maintenance logs. The role also includes groundskeeping and other duties assigned by the Range Master. Employment is full-time. Salary is 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 audibly observe and monitor people and enforce safety rules.
- Self-motivation and exceptional organizational skills.
- Ability to exercise independent judgment; must be alert, decisive, tactful, and able to handle confrontation.
- Complete an annual shooting qualification.
- High degree of discretion when handling confidential information.
- Must pass a criminal background check and a fingerprint-based background check pursuant to Public Law 101-630.
- Must acknowledge and agree to maintain a drug-free workplace, including no marijuana, and pass pre-employment and random drug testing during employment.
- Must be able to perform heavy physical work without physical limitations, including prolonged standing and walking, traversing rough or uneven surfaces, stretching, bending, pushing, stooping, climbing, crouching, crawling, moving, and lifting and carrying loads weighing 50–95 pounds.
- Indian preference applies; fully qualified Pala Tribal Members receive hiring preference.
- Must follow the Tribal Employee Handbook and any applicable addendum.
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 behavior that could be unsafe.
- Operate, demonstrate, and explain merchandise.
- Assist with opening and closing the range.
- Help control inventory of weapons, ammunition, safety equipment, range consumables, and other supplies, and help keep the range operational.
- Maintain logs of range maintenance and inspections.
- Notify the Range Master when targets, target backing, or other supplies need to be maintained or 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
