Coordinator, Shooting Sports Programs

The College of Forestry, Wildlife and Environment (CFWE) at Auburn University invites applications for Coordinator of its shooting sports program. The Coordinator provides strategic and operational leadership for a comprehensive program encompassing instruction, curriculum development, personnel supervision, facility and equipment management, risk management, and partnership development across archery and multiple firearm disciplines (pistol, rifle, shotgun).

• Provide vision and long-term goals for curriculum, enrollment, staffing, range facilities, and program sustainability.
• Develop and oversee credit/noncredit courses, workshops, and events. Serve as an instructor or Range Safety Officer as needed.
• Establish and enforce standardized operating procedures, range rules, emergency response plans, and equipment safety standards in compliance with University policies and applicable laws.
• Recruit, train, schedule, supervise, and evaluate instructors, student employees, and volunteers.
• Oversee operations, maintenance, and infrastructure for range facilities (including the off-campus Crooked Oaks facility). Manage inventory, procurement, storage, and maintenance of firearms, archery gear, and supplies.
• Manage program budgets, fee-based revenues, recordkeeping, registration logistics, and outcome assessments. Prepare performance reports for leadership.
• Collaborate with University units, state/federal agencies, conservation organizations, donors, and the CFWE Development Office to support fundraising, grants, and student recruitment.

• Bachelor's degree and 4 years of experience in shooting sports instruction, range operations or outdoor education administration.

Desired Licenses & Certifications:

• Nationally recognized instructor, coach, or range safety certifications in multiple disciplines (archery, pistol, rifle, shotgun, muzzleloading).

• Demonstrated hands-on experience safely instructing firearms and/or archery.
• Proven supervisory and team management experience.
• Strong working knowledge of range safety, risk management, equipment maintenance, and emergency protocols.
• Demonstrated administrative ability in budgeting, recordkeeping, and standard office software.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to obtain and maintain required University certifications.
• Nationally recognized instructor, coach, or range safety certifications in multiple disciplines (archery, pistol, rifle, shotgun, muzzleloading).
• Current First Aid, CPR, AED, or trauma-response training.
• Experience managing shooting ranges, outdoor facilities, or complex experiential learning programs.
• Background in higher education curriculum development, adult-learning practices, hunter education, or collegiate shooting sports.
• Demonstrated hands-on experience safely instructing firearms and/or archery.
• Proven supervisory and team management experience.
• Strong working knowledge of range safety, risk management, equipment maintenance, and emergency protocols.
• Demonstrated administrative ability in budgeting, recordkeeping, and standard office software.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to obtain and maintain required University certifications.
• Nationally recognized instructor, coach, or range safety certifications in multiple disciplines (archery, pistol, rifle, shotgun, muzzleloading).
• Current First Aid, CPR, AED, or trauma-response training.
• Experience managing shooting ranges, outdoor facilities, or complex experiential learning programs.
• Background in higher education curriculum development, adult-learning practices, hunter education, or collegiate shooting sports.

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