Job Summary
Seeking a qualified professional to serve as Head Coach and program leader for its competitive coeducational Clay Target Team. This contractual position is responsible for all aspects of organizing, developing, coaching, and leading a nationally competitive collegiate clay target sports program, including recruiting and retaining high-caliber student-athletes, designing and implementing training programs across multiple disciplines (trap, skeet, and sporting clays), preparing athletes for…
competition, and fostering academic excellence, leadership, and personal growth among team members. The Head Coach is responsible for promoting and enforcing firearms safety standards, managing program operations and budgets, supporting fundraising and recruitment initiatives, and advancing the continued growth and success of the program. The position works in close coordination with and reports to the Director of the Shooting Sports Education Center.
Responsibilities
Recruit, develop, and retain student-athletes to build and sustain a competitive coeducational clay target program that supports academic achievement, personal development, and competitive success
Plan, organize, and supervise practices, training activities, and competitions, utilizing progressive coaching techniques, industry best practices, and comprehensive firearms safety and risk management protocols
Lead the team in intercollegiate competition, including scheduling, travel coordination, event preparation, and oversight of student-athlete conduct, while ensuring compliance with University policies and governing body regulations (e.g., ACUI, SCTP)
Maintain the highest standards of firearms safety, range operations, and program compliance, ensuring adherence to applicable laws, regulations, certification requirements, and recognized shooting sports safety standards
Lead fundraising, donor engagement, and program advancement efforts to secure resources supporting team operations, travel, equipment, and the University's long-term program sustainability
Develop and maintain partnerships with shooting facilities, competition venues, youth shooting organizations, alumni, industry partners, and community stakeholders to support program growth, recruitment, and operational needs
Manage all program operations and resources, including equipment inventory, firearms and ammunition accountability, budgeting, purchasing, facility agreements, travel arrangements, recordkeeping, and required reporting related to participation, competition results, and incidents
Preserves and cultivates student leadership opportunities and operational input when planning competitive direction of the team. Fosters a collaborative relationship with the clay target registered student organization
Recruit, train, and supervise assistant coaches, volunteers, and support personnel
Required Qualifications
Educational Requirements
Bachelor's Degree or 5+ years experience as a high performance coach
Other Required Qualifications
NSCA/NSSA Level I required; Level II required within 9 months of employment, or equivalent
Required Experience
Two (2) years experience coaching sporting clays, trap, or skeet
Preferred Qualifications
Additional Preferred Qualifications
CPR/AED/First Aid certified instructor
NSCA/NSSA Referee
Range safety officer
Preferred Educational Qualifications
Master's Degree
Experience hosting successful clay target tournaments
Experience working in an educational setting
Experience managing and operating a clay target club or organization
Preferred Experience
3-5 Years of Experience
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
Demonstrate ability to safely shoot a shotgun
KNOWLEDGE
Adhere to University policies and procedures to meet Institutional goals and support University's mission for student success
Working knowledge to coach students according to recognized clay target curriculum standards
SKILLS
Effective communication (verbal and written), organizational and human relations skills
Application
Application must be submitted online through OneUSG Careers . Resume, cover letter, coaching credentials and two (2) professional references are required for submission.
Apply Before Date
Open Until Filled
Application review may begin as early as October 19, 2026.
Contact Information
For more information or questions about a job posting, please contact the Department of Human Resources by phone at (912) 478-6947 or by email at hrservice@georgiasouthern.edu .
Educational Requirements
Bachelor's Degree or 5+ years experience as a high performance coach
Other Required Qualifications
NSCA/NSSA Level I required; Level II required within 9 months of employment, or equivalent
Required Experience
Two (2) years experience coaching sporting clays, trap, or skeet
This is an exempt, contractual position paid on a monthly basis.