Job Description

Position Information

Position Title

Part-Time Range Operations Associate

About Hillsdale College & the Halter Center

Hillsdale College is an independent institution dedicated to the pursuit of truth and the preservation of civil and religious liberty. The Halter Shooting Sports Education Center reflects this mission by advancing shooting sports education, safety, and leadership. Home to the Ailes and Nimrod Ranges, the Center supports collegiate athletes, law enforcement training, donor events, and public programs.

Job Summary

This is a part-time position that will help support day-to-day operations of the Nimrod Complex range. The individual will be required to ensure a professional, efficient, and safe shooting environment while maintaining a high standard of conduct, safety, and professionalism across all facilities.

Essential Job Functions

Monitor live-fire activity to ensure compliance with safety protocols and range SOPs

Assist with safety briefings, emergency procedures, and risk mitigation practices

Provide support during student use, public events, and donor activities

Conduct range inspections and report equipment or facility issues

Maintain a professional presence during competitions, training sessions, and leagues

Help train and supervise volunteers and part-time range safety staff

Foster a respectful, disciplined, and mission-aligned culture on the range

Support daily range setup, operations, and cleanup for large-bore and action shooting disciplines

Coordinate with the Nimrod Complex Operations Associate

Instruct users of the range as needed

Assist with maintenance of the range, targets, and equipment

Maintain high standards of safety on the range

Assist the Nimrod Complex Operations Associate with managing camps, matches, and other events at the facility

Assist with other responsibilities at the following including, but not limited to: + AcuSport Lodge
+ Archery Range
+ Ailes Range
+ Shotgun Fields

Required Qualifications

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements below represent the required knowledge, skill, and/or ability.

Education & Experience

A high school diploma is required for this position. Some experience in shooting sports, firearms usage, and firearms safety protocols is necessary. Experience in firearms instruction is preferred. NRA or USCCA certifications are preferred.

Other Skills

Other Skills

General understanding of and familiarity with firearms usage and range safety protocols

Situational awareness and good judgement

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Ability to work in outdoor and variable weather conditions

Ability to keep calm and remain personable under pressure.

Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Software and email processes.

A clean, neat appearance in addition to good verbal and written communication skills.

Ability to keep information confidential when interacting with athletes, students, donors, and public guests.

Dependability, punctuality, and the ability to accomplish assigned tasks without direct supervision.

Physical Demands

Physical Requirements

Ability to read, write, hear, speak, see, and communicate effectively. Ability to operate basic office equipment. This position is primarily sedentary. Occasional lifting up to 20lbs. of office supplies and other materials, as necessary.





Posting Detail Information

Posting Number

S237P

Open Date

Close Date

Open Until Filled

No

Special Instructions to Applicants