Address: 5060 W Skeet St Phoenix AZ

Hiring hourly rate: $20.8233

Grade: 18

Closing Date: 01/14/2026

SHOOTING RANGE MASTER
Shooting Range Master 1
INFORMATION EDUCATION & RECREATION DIV / SHOOTING SPORTS BRANCH
BEN AVERY - CLAY TARGET CENTER / I-17 and CAREFREE HIGHWAY
FLSA- Non-Exempt / SALARY GRADE 18 / HOURLY RATE $20.8233
CLOSING DATE: 01/14/2026

The Ben Avery Shooting Facility is one of the largest publicly operated shooting facilities in the country. Our world-class shooting range is a City of Phoenix Point of Pride and has received a Five Star rating from the National Association of Shooting Ranges. Located on 1650 acres in north Phoenix the Ben Avery Shooting Facility averages more than 240000 shooters per year. The facility offers a fun and safe environment for shooters of all experience levels and strives to provide a quality recreation experience for all users.

The Range Master will be responsible for overseeing public shooting at the Clay Target Center and providing information and services regarding firearms techniques hunter education and public relations. Work schedule will consist of mornings afternoons evenings weekends and holidays in a noisy environment which may include working in extreme heat & cold wind rain and/or dust.

Major duties may include:

- Completing assignments independently with little supervision and representing management and the Department on a shift-by-shift basis in his/her absence;

- Enforce range safety procedures and standards detect and report vandalism and trespass infractions;

- Detect and fix various maintenance issues such as troubleshooting clay target machines pulling trash and cleaning up brass/hulls basic landscaping duties Oversee the daily activities of volunteer Range Safety Officers and assist and instruct the public on firearms usage and safety.

- Instruct the general public in the various clay target disciplines.

- Load and maintain clay target machines;

- Assist in the operation of corporate events registered tournaments and other events on the range;

- Directly responsible for the operation and safe use of the public shooting facilities;

- Provides program and range information and aids in interpreting rules and regulations to customers;

- Performs other duties as assigned.

The candidate will know methods and procedures of firearms safety and education information; have knowledge of firearms and archery. Knowledge of construction mechanical/electrical maintenance or related fields is a plus. The candidate must be skilled and have the ability to interact effectively with a wide variety of customers visiting the facility and successfully meet their needs; excellent communication skills with a strong customer service focus; must have the ability to work well with other employees and diverse user groups and resolve conflicting issues.

The desired candidate will have experience working with the public in a high-volume high-stress environment and possess strong customer service skills.

Employment is contingent on receipt of a level 1 fingerprint clearance card.

Employment is also contingent upon completion of a post-offer medical/physical examination and the agencys 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 conducted on an annual basis.

Must be able to legally possess a firearm per 8 U.S. Code 922(g).

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business then the following requirements apply:Drivers License Requirements.

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

The Arizona Department of Administration offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:
Sick leave
Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year
Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
Health and dental insurance
Retirement plan
Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance deferred compensation plans and supplemental life insurance

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot programhere. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona please visit our benefits page

If you have any questions please feel free to contact Milani Barron at for assistance. The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.