Assistant Director of Shooting Sports Education - Firearms

Job Description

Assistant Director of Shooting Sports Education - Firearms

Job ID: 296614
Location: Statesboro, Georgia
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular

Location

Statesboro Campus - Statesboro, GA

Department Information

Shooting Sports Education Center

Job Summary

Responsible for providing leadership, oversight and day-to-day management of the programs and operations of the Shooting Sports Education Center. This position will develop and implement firearms and archery programming, instruction, and competition for a wide range of skill levels to include first time to advanced.

Responsibilities

• Lead, direct, supervise and evaluate firearms programming, instruction, special events and summer camps and develop strategies that drive growth, revenue, continuous improvement, safety and participant satisfaction
• Manage operations of the Shooting Sports Education Center to include related equipment that leads to creating a safe, clean, and enjoyable environment
• Recruit, hire, train, supervise and develop student employees in the operation of the Shooting Sports Education Center
• Lead marketing and promotion efforts for all SSEC programs and services in various formats
• Provide instruction/coaching in firearms and/or archery as needed and serve as rotating Rangemaster On Duty to include occasional nights, weekends, and holidays
• Provide leadership as camp director for all camp programs to include, curriculum development, budgeting, marketing, execution, negotiating contracts with external coaches, and assessment of camps as well as administer all camp contracts
• Maintain and utilize risk management best practices while maintaining industry standards for programming and operational procedures to include policies and procedures review and enforcement
• Foster campus and community partnerships in support of programming and events including but not limited to Shooting Sports Club, Southern Clay Target Team, GS Dept. of Health Sciences and Kinesiology, Bulloch County Recreation & Parks, local high school rifle teams, GS Public Safety, Bulloch County 4-H, GAPPS, GISA, USCCA, CMP, GS Rifle, USA Shooting, Georgia Wildlife Federation - Academics Afield, etc.
• Serve on university and departmental work team and committees

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in recreation, management, or a related field

Required Experience

• Three (3) or more years of related work experience

Preferred Qualifications

Additional Preferred Qualifications

• USCCA Concealed Carry & Home Defense Fundamentals Instructor or Training Counselor, USCCA Women's Handgun & Self-Defense Fundamentals Instructor
• NRA Chief Range Safety Officer, Pistol or Rifle Certified Instructor or Training Counselor
• Experience competing or instructing in the shooting sports
• Experience in firearms range operations to include lead management
• Experience in retail management
• Experience hosting large-scale, successful archery and/or rifle tournaments
• Experience working in an educational setting
• CPR/AED/First Aid certified instructor

Preferred Educational Qualifications

• Master's Degree

Preferred Experience

• Three (3) or more years of supervisory experience

Proposed Salary

$46,513 - $58,100

This is an exempt position paid on a monthly basis.

Required Documents to Attach

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Two (2) Professional References

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES

• Consistently exhibit engaging customer service
• Ability to support various constituencies served by the University
• Proven proficiency with computers including Microsoft Office, Google, and/or applications as required for specific position

KNOWLEDGE

• Adhere to University policies and procedures to meet Institutional goals and support University's mission for student success
• Working knowledge of firearms and archery range operations and safety protocols
• Working knowledge of hosting large-scale tournaments
• Working knowledge to teach/coach participants according to recognized firearms and/or archery curriculum standards

SKILLS

• Effective communication (verbal and written), organizational and human relations skills
• Effective conflict resolution skills

Apply Before Date

Open Until Filled

Application review may begin as early as April 1, 2026.