Recreation Assistant NF-02
United States Army Installation Management Command
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Lead Recreation Assistant (Range Operations) NF-03
United States Army Installation Management Command
Department of the Army
Location
Georgia
Salary
$41,218 - $43,305
per year
Type
Closes
April 1, 2026
Job Description
Summary
This job involves managing a recreational shooting range at Fort Benning, including opening and closing the facility, ensuring safety for users, handling firearms and ammunition, and providing instruction on shooting basics.
It also covers customer service tasks like collecting fees and organizing events such as leagues or group activities.
A good fit would be someone with hands-on experience in range operations and firearm safety who enjoys working with the public in an outdoor, active setting.
Key Requirements
- Prior experience with firing range operations, skeet and trap, firearm safety, and firearms instruction
- Basic knowledge of National Skeet Shooting Association (NSSA) rules and scoring
- Knowledge of and ability to use computers and cash registers
- Good customer service skills and experience working with the general public
- Ability to obtain instructor-level certification in basic shotgun shooting and range safety officer within 60 days from a recognized body (e.g., NSSA, NRA, NSCA)
- Ability to transport guns and ammunition daily and perform physical maintenance tasks
Full Job Description
This position is located at Recreational Shooting Complex which is on Fort Benning, with Family & Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR).
Incentives and Bonuses Incentives and bonuses will not be paid. Resumes must be two pages (or less).
Resumes should clearly demonstrate the applicant's relevant experience, skills, knowledge and abilities as they pertain to this position.
A qualified candidate must possess the following: Prior experience with firing range operations, skeet and trap and firearm safety, and firearms instruction.
Must possess basic knowledge of National Skeet Shooting Association (NSSA) rules and scoring. Knowledge of and ability to use a computer and cash register.
Possess good customer service skills and have experience working with the general public.
Must be able to obtain current instructor-level certification in (at minimum) basic shotgun shooting, and range safety officer, from a recognized national governing body (e.g.
NSSA, NRA, NSCA, NACFI, etc.) within 60 days of entrance on duty. Major Duties:
- Executes range facility opening, closing and operating procedures in accordance with installation, local, and federal laws. Including transporting guns and ammunition to the range on a daily basis.
- Maintains communications and follows instructions of the installation range control agency to ensure safe operations. Coordinates medical support through the installation range control agency. Conducts facility and range maintenance.
- Instructs patrons on range safety practices and provides general fire arm and marksmanship information. Responsible for all safety issues in the operation of the range. Performs cashier duties and maintains records of sales.
- Ensures proper handling storage, accountability, inventory of ammunition and firearms. Issues ammunition and range related accessories to customers, checks ID, and collects fees. Checks inventory and supplies and reorders supplies as needed.
- Coordinates league, competition, and group functions. Schedules use of range and conducts briefings. Demonstrates techniques and instructs participants in the use of equipment. Performs other duties as assigned.
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