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Lead Recreation Assistant (Range Operations) NF-03

United States Army Installation Management Command

Department of the Army

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Job Description

Summary

This job involves managing a firing range at a military base in Kentucky, where you'll handle daily operations like opening and closing the facility, ensuring safety for users, issuing ammunition, and providing basic instruction on firearms and marksmanship.

It's a part-time role perfect for someone with hands-on experience in shooting sports who enjoys working with the public and prioritizing safety.

A good fit would be an enthusiastic individual passionate about outdoor recreation and comfortable with customer-facing tasks in a structured environment.

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)
  • Experience in range operations, weapons handling, and maintenance (highly preferred)
  • Knowledge of skeet games, archery, National Rifle League, and marksmanship safety regulations (highly preferred)

Full Job Description

This position is located at: Fort Campbell, KY. Privately Owned Firearms (POF) Range/ Range 16.

This is a Regular Part Time position (20-39 hours per week) with eligibility for the NAF benefits package and leave accrual.

To better expedite the hiring process, we recommend including full contact information (name, address, phone number, email, etc.) for professional and personal references on your resume.

Incentives and Bonuses Incentives 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 SkeetShooting 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.

In addition to the above qualifications, candidates who possess the following qualifications will be considered "Highly Preferred" or "Best Qualified": Possesses experience in range operations, execution, weapons handling and maintenance.

Possesses knowledge and/or experience with skeet games and archery. Possesses basic knowledge of the National Rifle League, and safety regulations for marksmanship.

**Applicants that meet the highly preferred criteria will be referred to management for consideration first.

All others will be referred if management does not make a selection from the highly preferred list.** PLEASE NOTE: Your resume must reflect the qualifications stated in the announcement and questionnaire to be rated eligible.

You must also include the highly preferred criteria in your resume, if applicable. Major Duties:

  • Executes range facility opening, closing, and operating procedures in accordance with installation, local, and federal laws.
  • Maintains communications and follows instructions of the installation range control agency to ensure safe operations. Coordinates medical support through the installation range control agency.
  • Instructs patrons on range safety practices, and provides general firearm and marksmanship information. Responsible for all safety issues in the operation of the range.
  • Ensures proper handling storage, accountability, inventory of ammunition, and vault security. Issues ammunition and range related accessories to customers, checks ID, and collects fees. Checks inventory and supplies, and requests restock.
  • May perform cashier duties and maintain records of sales. Conducts facility and range maintenance. Performs other duties as assigned.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 1/16/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 1/17/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: O2NAFDL-26-12868978