Assistant Center Supervisor, The Clays at Lone Oaks Farm: UTIA

The Assistant Center Supervisor will oversee aspects of management and operation of The Clays shooting center at Lone Oaks Farm. This position reports to The Clays at Lone Oaks Farm Center Supervisor.

The Assistant Center Supervisor will oversee aspects of management and operation of The Clays shooting center at Lone Oaks Farm. This position reports to The Clays at Lone Oaks Farm Center Supervisor.

Duties include:

• Responsible for the operation of the center when The Clays Center Supervisor is off-site or not on the work schedule.
• Assist in keeping The Clays facility clean and ready for guests including physically demanding outdoor tasks maintaining the grounds, landscaping,and sporting clays equipment; and also cleaning the restrooms, kitchen, and pro shop.
• Work with farm staff to secure needed equipment or supplies.
• Assist the Center Supervisor in training, supervising, and scheduling part-time employees for daily operation, to include adjusting work schedules to ensure adequate staffing depending on anticipated needs.
• Assume or reassign the role of any staff absent and/or unable to perform job functions.
• Assist in the supervision and maintenance of equipment.
• Assist in coordinating events and landscape maintenance with other staff at Lone Oaks Farm.
• Special projects as assigned by The Clays Center Supervisor.

Required Qualifications:

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Experience:

• Management and logistics experience.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Knowledge of safety, range operations, and range SOP's.

• Ability to multitask and prioritize responsibilities.

• Proficient with office technology.

• Must have excellent analytical, organizational, verbal, written, and communication skills.

• Ability to deliver and carry out directives efficiently.

• Must be hands-on to be able to perform equipment maintenance and repairs.

• Must be able to work weekends and flexible hours.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience:

• Knowledge of firearms operations, safety, and range operations.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Retail and public relations experience.
• Friendly and positive daily attitude.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Desire to learn new skills and accept responsibility.

Work Location:

• Location: Middleton, TN

• Onsite

Compensation and Benefits:

• UT market range: MR08

• Anticipated hiring range: $41,475.52 - $49,770.63

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Application Instructions:

To express interest, please apply with the noted attachments below. To ensure full consideration, please submit completed applications with all requested materials on or before March 20, 2026.

• Resume

• Cover Letter

• List of 3 Professional References

About The College/Department/Division:

UT Extension provides a gateway to the University of Tennessee, serving as the outreach unit of the Institute of Agriculture. With an office in every Tennessee County, UT Extension delivers educational programs and research-based information to citizens throughout the state. In cooperation with Tennessee State University, UT Extension works with farmers, families, youth, and communities to improve lives by addressing problems and issues at the local, state, and national levels.