Seasonal Customer Service – Trap and Skeet

Salary: $15.45 - $18.00 Hourly
Location : Glenn Dale, MD
Job Type: Seasonal
Job Number: CS.T&S.26
Department: PGC Parks and Recreation
Division: Aquatics and Athletic Fac Div
Opening Date: 03/12/2026
Closing Date: 6/12/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Description

The Prince George's County Trap and Skeet Center is seeking a Customer Service staff member to assist in the daily operations of one of the largest shotgun facilities in the country. This role is vital to ensuring a safe, polite, and efficient environment for our patrons across various clay target sports, including Trap, Skeet, and Sporting Clays. The center is a public facility owned and operated by the Maryland National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC). Our amenities include a clubhouse, pro shop, 9 Skeet Fields, 6 Trap Fields, 20 Sporting Clay stations, and specialized international fields.

For more information about the Seasonal Hiring process and application status for Prince George's County Parks and Recreation, please contact Joelle Edmond,or Brenda Miller

Examples of Important Duties

• Safety Enforcement: Educate, monitor, and enforce safe behavior and mandatory eye/ear protection for all patrons.
• Field Management: Assist in managing Trap, Skeet, or Sporting Clays fields, ensuring patrons are shooting correctly and following game-specific rules.
• Customer Service: Greet patrons politely, answer phone calls within three rings, and assist shooters with rental gun operations.
• Operational Readiness: Perform opening and closing duties, including taking inventory of targets, filling machines, cleaning hulls, and emptying trash.
• Administrative Tasks: Collect tickets from shooters before rounds begin and accurately report daily field counts.
• Facility Maintenance: Help maintain the cleanliness of the clubhouse, restrooms, and outdoor pavilions.

Minimum Qualifications
Required

• Must be at least 18 years of age (required for handling ammo, tickets, or rental equipment).
• Must possess strong communication skills and a polite demeanor.
• Ability to work in various outdoor weather conditions.

Preferred

• Knowledge of shotgun clay target sports (Trap, Skeet, or Sporting Clays).
• Prior experience in customer service
• Possession of a Trap and Skeet First Shot Safety Ticket

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Safety-Minded: Ability to identify and address unsafe acts or gun malfunctions immediately.
• Attentive: Ability to observe multiple fields and monitor shooter actions closely.
• Reliable: Proven track record of punctuality and following a strict work schedule.

Supplemental Information
May be subject to medical, drug and alcohol testing.

Work hours

• Seasonal year-round facility.
• Standard shifts may involve relief at 4:00 pm or evening shifts until shooting ceases at 8:30 pm.
• Must be available to work weekends, as programs like "First Shot" occur on Saturdays and Sundays.

Working Conditions/Environment

• Shotgun sports take place in all weather conditions, ranging from extreme heat (110°F) to cold winter winds (30°F).
• Employees must wear provided uniforms and mandatory closed-toe shoes.
• The environment involves loud noise (gunfire), requiring constant use of ear protection.

Supplemental information

• Uniforms Provided: Staff shirts and sweatshirts are provided for all employees to ensure a professional image.
• Background Requirements: Employment is contingent upon a favorable background check.

The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate a workplace culture of diversity, equity and inclusion without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, gender identity, or any other non-merit factor.
Applicants with Disabilities under the Americans with Disabilities Act.

If you require accommodations or special arrangements due to a qualifying disability, please notify the Recruitment & Selections Services Unit at the time of applications at or 301-454-1411 (Maryland Relay 7-1-1)

M-NCPPC will make all efforts to reasonably accommodate you.

• Professional Training: Opportunities to gain specialized experience in shotgun sports, safety and range operations.
• Safety Equipment: Staff are provided with necessary safety equipment, including eye and ear protection.

THE MARYLAND-NATIONAL CAPITAL PARK AND PLANNING COMMISSION

2026 BENEFIT SUMMARY FOR SEASONAL INTERMITTENT EMPLOYEES

The following information is a summary of benefits extended to all Seasonal employees of the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC). This is for informational purposes only and is subject to change.

Limited Benefits for Seasonal Employees
Health Insurance Plans
You are eligible for specific health insurance benefits if you worked, on average, 30 hours per week during your first 12 months of employment or from October 3rd to October 2nd each subsequent period following your first 12 months of employment. This equates to 1,560 hours over a 12-month period.

If and when you are eligible for benefits, you will receive notification directly from the Health & Benefits Office.

Eligible Employees Pay 35% of the health insurance plan premium and The Commission Pays 65%.

• Medical
  • Kaiser Permanente Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) with Prescription Plan
  • UnitedHealthcare Select Plan (EPO)
• Prescription: CVS Caremark Prescription Plan

Other Benefits

• Credit Union
• Sick Leave Benefits

This summary is intended to highlight some of the benefits offered by the M-NCPPC. It is not an all-inclusive agreement and is subject to change. For a more detailed description of benefits, please see the appropriate benefits brochure, service agreement or manual. For more information, contact The Health and Benefits Office at or 301-454-1694.
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Are you at least 18 years of age?

• Yes
• No

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Are you available to work outdoors in various weather conditions, including extreme heat and cold?

• Yes
• No

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Are you available to work Saturdays and Sundays?

• Yes
• No

Required Question