Shooting Range Assistant

Arizona State Government; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Part time

Job summary

The Arizona Game and Fish Department is seeking a Shooting Range Assistant for the Ben Avery Rifle/Pistol Range. This temporary, part-time role focuses on safety, customer service, and high-quality range operations for a premier facility.

You will help maintain the range, support events, and ensure a welcoming environment for over 240,000 annual visitors.

Qualifications

• Position requires possession of and the ability to retain a current state-issued Fingerprint Clearance Card.
• Must be able to legally possess a firearm under 18 U.S. Code § 922(g).
• Pass a pre-employment medical examination including hearing and blood work.

Responsibilities

• Observe the public range and ensure a safe, family-friendly experience for all customers.
• Provide excellent and courteous customer service in a high-volume environment.
• Perform daily maintenance tasks such as cleaning and range upkeep.
• Assist in setup of ranges, shooting programs, and events throughout the season.

Skills

Safety Mindset

Customer Experience

Hard Worker

Flexibility

Job description

GAME AND FISH DEPARTMENT

Join the only state agency in Arizona responsible for conserving and protecting more than 800 wildlife species. Be part of a passionate group of people who want to make a positive impact on outdoor recreation in Arizona by managing resources for safe, compatible opportunities for current and future generations. From fishing, boating and off-highway vehicle use to shooting sports, hunting and wildlife watching, Arizona Game and Fish supports it all. Our biologists use the best available science in their management actions, and our wildlife managers are on the ground in your communities making a difference every day. Opportunities abound beyond the field at AZGFD, so check us out and see what we’re all about! Consider joining our workforce today. AZGFD celebrates the diversity of Arizona's people, landscapes and of course, wildlife. However you choose to enjoy Arizona’s wildlife and wild places, the outdoors is open for all. 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.

Shooting Range Assistant

Job Location:

Address: 4044 West Black Canyon Blvd., Phoenix, AZ 85086

Posting Details:

• Hiring hourly range: $18.70
• Grade: 15
• Closing Date: 09/16/2026

Job Summary:

SHOOTING RANGE ASSISTANT
INFORMATION EDUCATION & RECREATION DIV / SHOOTING SPORTS BRANCH
BEN AVERY - RIFLE PISTOL RANGE
I-17 and CAREFREE HIGHWAY / TEMPORARY APPOINTMEN T / PART TIME
FLSA-Non-Exempt / SALARY GRADE 15 / HOURLY RATE $18.70
CLOSING DATE: 09/16/2026

Are you passionate about shooting sports and dedicated to safety?

Join the team at the Ben Avery Shooting Facility, a 5-Star rated, 1,650-acre facility and City of Phoenix Point of Pride. We are looking for an energetic, safety-minded Shooting Range Assistant to work on our premier Rifle/Pistol range. Help us provide a safe, world-class experience for over 240,000 annual visitors!

Why Join Us?

• Work at one of the largest public shooting facilities in the nation.
• Enjoy a dynamic, high-energy environment.
• Get involved in competitions, introductory programs, and conservation efforts.

Your Role in Safety & Service:

• Safety First: Enforce range rules rigorously, ensuring a safe, family-friendly environment.
• Customer Excellence: Interact with diverse shooters, providing courteous service at our high-volume, 67-table range.
• Operational Support: Maintain the range, assist in, set up competitions, and support staff, ensuring premium conditions.

What We Are Looking For:

• Safety Mindset: Unwavering commitment to enforcing strict, fair range safety protocols.
• Customer Experience: High-energy, courteous team player with experience in fast-paced environments.
• Hard Worker: Ability to work outdoors (heat, cold, wind, dust) and handle physical tasks (sweeping, cleaning).
• Flexibility: Availability for a rotating schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

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)

Job Duties:

• - Observes public shooting and ensures a safe and family-friendly range experience for all customers.
• - Provides excellent and courteous customer service. 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.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

The candidate must have exceptional customer service and communication skills and have the ability to interact and work with a diverse variety of customers, user groups, and employees. The candidate must have a safety mindset and be prepared to enforce range safety rules equally at all times.

Selective Preference(s):

The ideal candidate will have customer service experience in a high-volume, high-stress environment.

Pre-Employment Requirements:

Position requires possession of and the ability to retain a current, valid state-issued driver’s license appropriate to the assignment.

A level 1 fingerprint clearance card is required. Must be able to legally possess a firearm in accordance with 18 U.S. Code § 922(g). Employment is contingent upon completion of a post-offer medical/physical examination and the agency’s ability to reasonably accommodate any restrictions. 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.

Driver’s License Requirements.

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Contact Us:

If you have any questions please feel free to contact Milani Barron at [e-mail] for assistance. The Arizona Game and Fish Department is an Equal Employment Opportunity agency.