Trap Attendant

NOVA Parks; Fairfax Station (VA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

NOVA Parks is seeking a Trap Attendant for the Shooting Center in Fairfax Station, VA. You will help operate the range, ensure safety procedures, assist with targets and sales, greet visitors, and maintain facilities.

Responsibilities include equipment handling, crowd management, light custodial tasks, and participation in staff trainings. A flexible schedule including weekends and holidays is required. Training to safety standards will be provided.

Qualifications

• Minimum age of 18 (required by law).
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug test and, if selected, random drug test.
• Ability to pass the Bull Run Shooting Center Range Safety Officer course.
• Ability to communicate effectively and courteously with the public.
• Working knowledge of and experience in the operation of shooting range and associated equipment.
• Knowledge of safety procedures/standards in weapons handling.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds safely.
• Ability to learn the operation of the facility and to obtain a working knowledge of NOVA Parks.
• Strength and dexterity necessary to perform all required tasks including lifting, stooping, bending, and working in tiring and uncomfortable positions.
• Ability to perform a variety of duties including custodial tasks.
• Availability to work a variable work schedule, which may include early and late hours, and weekends and holidays.
• Specialized duties and assignments related to a facility may require special training and/or certifications.
• Required to purchase and wear standard uniform.

Responsibilities

• Ensures safe operation of the game field while pulling rounds and ensuring shooters wear safety equipment.
• Assists with operation of facility by pulling targets, loading target machines, stocking storage houses, cleaning areas, and assisting with pro shop stock.
• Assists behind the sales counter for rental guns and equipment and returns after use.
• Greet visitors, handle inquiries, provide information and inform patrons of rules and regulations.
• Answers telephone and directs inquiries.
• Maintains appearance of Shooting Center and cleans equipment and grounds; manages trash and landscaping tasks.
• Performs routine minor maintenance as directed.
• Attends staff meetings and in-service training.
• Reports broken equipment and unsafe conditions to the Manager on Duty.
• Carries out additional duties as assigned by Park Manager, Park Specialist, or Supervisor on Duty.

Skills

Range safety

Public communication

Equipment operation

Physical fitness

Custodial tasks

Sales assistance

Uniform compliance

Job description

The Trap Attendant is responsible for assisting with the operation, appearance and maintenance of the shooting range.
Pay Rate: $14.75 per hour
Major Duties/Specific Tasks

• Ensures the safe operation of the game field while pulling rounds, including making sure all required safety equipment is in use by the shooter and staff and verifying all shooters on the game field have safe working knowledge of their shotgun and can safely operate it.
• Assists with operation of facility by pulling targets for shooters and keeping score, loading target machines and keeping storage houses stocked, cleaning storage houses and work areas, removing spent hulls from shooting stations, limited operation of cash registers, helping maintain pro shop stock, loading and unloading supplies, maintaining target machines and buildings, and changing archery targets.
• Assists behind the sales counter when needed, to include limited issuing of rental guns and other equipment and their proper return after use.
• Assists with public relations by greeting visitors, handling inquiries, providing information and assistance, and informing patrons of rules and regulations.
• Answers telephone and directs inquiries.
• Assists with appearance of the Shooting Center by maintaining work area by cleaning, providing general care of equipment and grounds, emptying trash receptacles, picking up ground trash, weeding landscape beds, snow removal, cleaning restrooms, and assisting other staff as needed.
• Performs routine minor maintenance as directed.
• Attends and participates in staff meetings and in-service training.
• Reports broken equipment and/or unsafe conditions to the Manager on Duty.
• Carries out additional duties as assigned by the Park Manager, Park Specialist, or Supervisor on Duty.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum age of 18 (required by law).
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug test and, if selected, random drug test.
• Ability to pass the Bull Run Shooting Center Range Safety Officer course.
• Ability to communicate effectively and courteously with the public.
• Working knowledge of and experience in the operation of shooting range and associated equipment.
• Knowledge of safety procedures/standards in weapons handling.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds safely.
• Ability to learn the operation of the facility and to obtain a working knowledge of NOVA Parks.
• Strength and dexterity necessary to perform all required tasks including lifting, stooping, bending, and working in tiring and uncomfortable positions.
• Ability to perform a variety of duties including custodial tasks.
• Availability to work a variable work schedule, which may include early and late hours, and weekends and holidays.
• Specialized duties and assignments related to a facility may require special training and/or certifications.
• Required to purchase and wear standard uniform.