Head Coach - Shotgun Sports
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Job Title Head Coach - Shotgun Sports
Position Number 977373
Department Student Affairs
Salary $50,000 - $60,000
Remote No
Job Summary Shotgun Sports Head Coach (co-curricular competitive club sport) is responsible for organizing and overseeing team practices, recruiting new students, managing team events and enhancing the overall competitiveness and success of the team.
Essential Duties Coaching:
Organize and oversee a standardized and regimented practice schedule for
the team.
Identify points of development for all team members in all disciplines.
Develop plans and techniques to improve skills and competition results.
Create curricula for mental development to improve focus, confidence, and
success in practice and competition environments.
Recruiting:
Develop a recruiting schedule for Texas and other national events.
Represent ASU and the Shotgun Sports program at events, providing
information to potential students and parents.
Adhere to established recruitment goals and quotas.
Organize and highlight recruit signing events.
Forecast student graduation rates and develop recruiting strategies to
fill gaps created by graduation within the team dynamics.
Team Management:
Manage team budget and fundraising events.
Plan and execute team events and competitions.
Procure team equipment, including vests, ammunition, and other necessary
items.
Handle registration, travel plans, accommodations, and team meals for
competitions.
Maintain communication with parents, donors, and home club relations.
Advising:
Conduct new member orientation and classroom tours prior to the start of
the semester.
Review grades and academic progress of each competitor each semester.
Aid in guidance and support of academic obligations of team members
throughout the academic year.
Fundraising:
Develop and maintain sponsor relationships.
Grow hosted benefit and competition events.
Identify and leverage grant opportunities.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge
Knowledge of shotgun sports rules, coaching principles, firearm safety
practices, and range operations.
Knowledge of NCAA, conference, university, and applicable state and
federal regulations related to intercollegiate athletics and firearm use.
Knowledge of program administration, including budgeting, scheduling,
inventory management, and fundraising principles.
Skills
Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
Skill in recruiting, evaluating, and selecting qualified student-athletes.
Skill in developing, implementing, and evaluating training programs and
practice plans.
Skill in instructing shotgun shooting techniques, firearm safety
procedures, and range protocols.
Abilities
Ability to coach, supervise, mentor, and motivate student-athletes while
supporting their academic and athletic success.
Ability to safely operate, handle, and oversee the use of shotguns and
related shooting equipment.
Ability to exercise sound judgment and respond effectively to safety
concerns and emergency situations.
Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with
student-athletes, recruits, staff, alumni, donors, and the public.
Minimum Qualifications
Competitive experience in NSCA, NSSA, or ATA, or a combination of any
governing body listed.
High School Diploma
Preferred Qualifications
Proven coaching and team organizational experience preferred
Bachelor's degree preferred
Valid instructor certification from NSCA, NSSA or ATA preferred
Recruiting success experience preferred
Fundraising experience and event management experience preferred.
Physical Requirements
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods while coaching, supervising
practices, and attending competitions.
Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull equipment, ammunition, targets, and
supplies weighing up to 50 pounds.
Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, reach, and perform repetitive motions
associated with coaching activities, equipment setup, and range
management.
Ability to maintain visual acuity sufficient to monitor shooting
performance, range conditions, and safety compliance at varying distances.
Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions, including heat,
cold, wind, dust, and precipitation.
Ability to travel, including overnight travel, for competitions,
recruiting activities, and other program-related functions.
EEO Statement All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or status as a protected veteran.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Angelo State
University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to ensure equal
access to employment opportunities for qualified individuals with
disabilities. We are committed to ensuring that a qualified individual with a
disability has the same rights and privileges in employment as non-disabled
employees. If an accommodation is requested for the job application process,
please contact our office at (325) 942-2168 or email us at
[email protected].
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number S1165P
Open Date 08/26/2026
Close Date
Desired Start Date 10/01/2025
Review Start Date 09/16/2026
Open Until Filled Yes
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