Sporting Clays Facilitator

The Sporting Clays Facilitator assists with the routine operation of the sporting clays course and ensures that all shooters adhere to range safety rules and maintains basic gun safety. This is a safety-sensitive position that requires mandatory pre-employment drug screening. This position is part-time, up to 40 hours per week, with health benefits offered.

Pay Rate:  $17.00

 Major Duties/Specific Tasks

• Act as Range Safety Officer, ensuring that all shooters adhere to range safety rules and maintain basic gun safety.
• Maintain target presentations at each shooting station.
• Refill trap machines as needed.
• Maintain extra targets for each shooting station for the week and weekend.
• Maintain target pallet inventory and replenish as required.
• Inspect sporting clays grounds and equipment for hazards and for adherence to NOVA Parks standards.
• Perform repairs and routine maintenance on trap machines to include replacing small mechanical parts, motors, and batteries.
• Operate various maintenance equipment as needed and perform related work including manual labor.
• Clean trash and spent shells from the shooting stations.
• Ensure NOVA Parks safety, business standards, and other standards inherent to the particular operation are being followed.
• Assist with public relations by greeting park visitors, handling inquiries, providing information and assistance, and informing patrons of rules and regulations.
• Interpret NOVA Parks rules and regulations.
• Prepare for and oversee special functions.
• Prepare and maintain appropriate records.
• Perform manual labor and routine maintenance as directed.
• Attend and participate in staff meetings and in-service training.
• Report unsafe conditions to the Manager on Duty.
• Carry out additional duties as assigned by the Park Manager or Supervisor on Duty.

 Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum age of 18 years.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test.
• Knowledge of firearms operation, maintenance, and safety.
• General knowledge of shotgun sports.
• Basic mechanical skill.
• Ability to communicate effectively and courteously with the public.
• Must be able to work outside year round in all types of weather conditions.
• Ability to prioritize daily tasks and work in an efficient manner.
• Availability to work weekends and holidays.
• Required to purchase and wear mandatory uniform.