Shooting Range Assistant

Arizona Department of Administration • Phoenix, AZ

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Arizona Game and Fish Department manages fish and wildlife in Arizona and, under the authority of the Arizona Game and Fish Commission, creates and implements scientific methods and regulations to effectively manage fish and wildlife habitat via conservation, enforcement, hunting, fishing, watercraft, and off-highway vehicle recreation, and shooting sports. The Arizona Game and Fish Department dedicates itself to excellence, values its employees, and supports a culture of stewardship, teamwork, and partnerships.

This position is for a Shooting Range Assistant at the Ben Avery Shooting Facility, a 5-Star rated, 1,650-acre facility and City of Phoenix Point of Pride. The role involves providing a safe, world-class experience for annual visitors by enforcing range rules, interacting with diverse shooters, and maintaining the range. The position offers the opportunity to work at one of the largest public shooting facilities in the nation, in a dynamic, high-energy environment, and to be involved in competitions, introductory programs, and conservation efforts.

Requirements

• Valid Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card.
• Must legally be able to possess a firearm under 18 U.S. Code § 922(g).
• Pass a pre-employment medical exam (includes blood lead/zinc, hearing test).
• Exceptional customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to interact and work with a diverse variety of customers, user groups, and employees.
• A safety mindset and be prepared to enforce range safety rules equally at all times.
• Ability to work outdoors (heat, cold, wind, dust) and handle physical tasks (sweeping, cleaning).
• Valid class-appropriate driver’s license.
• Complete all required driver training.
• Successfully pass all necessary driver’s license record checks.
• Maintain acceptable driving records.
• Maintain the statutorily required liability insurance (if operating a personally owned vehicle on state business).

Nice To Haves

• Customer service experience in a high-volume, high-stress environment.

Responsibilities

• Enforce range rules rigorously, ensuring a safe, family-friendly environment.
• Interact with diverse shooters, providing courteous service at our high-volume, 67-table range.
• Maintain the range, assist in set up for competitions, and support staff, ensuring premium conditions.
• Observes public shooting and ensures a safe and family-friendly range experience for all customers.
• Performs daily maintenance tasks to include emptying trash cans, sweeping brass, and assisting in the care of landscape and other facility maintenance/custodial duties.
• Assists range staff in set-up and preparation of the ranges, introductory shooting programs, shooting competitions, and other shooting sports activities throughout the season.

Benefits

• Medical/Physical examination will include baseline blood lead and zinc levels and a baseline hearing test, all of which will be monitored on an annual basis.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed