Essential Functions and Responsibilities

1. Responsible for the safety of all students, faculty, staff and visitors on a Liberty Mountain Gun Club (LMGC) range.

2. Responsible to assist in training and instructing the safe use of firearms.

3. Complete day to day operational tasks to ensure seamless function of LMGC facilities including: maintaining machine operations, grounds keeping, and monitoring facility cleanliness to ensure smooth operation of range.

4. Responsible for the maintenance and cleaning of all range firearms.

5. Assist with the documentation, tracking and reporting on shooting supply inventory, assets, and work order status to chart progress toward departmental objectives.

6. Assist in the oversight and instruction of LMGC safety courses/classes.

7. Frequently oversee and assist with events or operations during evening, nights or weekend hours.

8. Remain up to date on industry standards and ensure that personal and group instruction remain effective and current.

9. Perform all other tasks assigned by Assistant Director of Safety and Programs to aid and assist in the operation of Campus Recreation Facilities.

10. Works effectively as a team member, embracing and fostering LU’s mission.

Qualifications, Credentials, and Competencies

A high school diploma or equivalent, current CPR/AED/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain within 6 months of employment), and familiarity with various types of firearms used in recreational shooting required. Must be highly alert and willing to put the safety of clientele as high priority, be firm when delivering safety caution but friendly and encouraging when offering instruction, and able to obtain NRA Range Safety Officer certification within six months of employment. Competitive or extensive recreational shooting background, shooting related certifications, current NRA Range Safety Officer certification and general shooting range experience are preferred. Ability to work up to 30 hours per week.

Must be able to recognize and enforce all safety rules/regulations and be familiar with different shooting disciplines and the firearms associated with those disciplines. Regularly required to lift 50 pounds or fewer. The working environment in which one will typically perform the essential functions of this position is primarily outdoors in various weather conditions. Both areas are well lit and the noise level is considerable. Eye and ear protection will be required at all times while working on the range. Use of one’s personal vehicle may be required for travel in the performance of the essential functions of this position and driving of University UTV’s will be done after appropriate training.