Shooting Sports Program Coordinator

Arizona Department of Administration • Phoenix, AZ

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Arizona Game and Fish Department manages fish and wildlife in Arizona and under the authority of the Arizona Game and Fish Commission, creates and implements scientific methods and regulations to effectively manage fish and wildlife habitat via conservation, enforcement, hunting, fishing, watercraft and off-highway vehicle recreation, and shooting sports. The Arizona Game and Fish Department dedicates itself to excellence, values its employees and supports a culture of stewardship, teamwork and partnerships.

This role matters because 95% of wildlife conservation funding in North America comes from sportsmen, through excise taxes on firearms, ammunition, and archery equipment (Pittman-Robertson Act). Your efforts in recruiting youth and training volunteer coaches directly ensure the continued funding of habitat restoration, species protection, and outdoor recreation access for all Arizonans.

As the Shooting Sports Program Coordinator, you are the architect of Arizona’s future in outdoor recreation. By leading the Scholastic Clay Target Program (SCTP) and statewide shooting initiatives, you do more than manage a schedule—you build a legacy. Your work directly ensures the safety, skill, and growth of the next generation of marksmen and conservationists. By cultivating a highly skilled cadre of coaches and volunteers, you create a ripple effect that promotes responsible firearm ownership, sportsmanship, and a lifelong passion for Arizona’s outdoor heritage.

Requirements

• Expertise: Deep knowledge of shooting sports industry trends, firearm safety practices, and Arizona hunting.
• Management: Proficiency in program planning, budget oversight, and database management.
• Leadership: Strong skill in motivating others, conflict resolution, mentoring, and delegation.
• Communication: Ability to create compelling reports and deliver professional public presentations to diverse audiences.
• Coordination: Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and build consensus among stakeholders and partner organizations.
• Knowledge of program planning, design, implementation and evaluation.
• Knowledge in volunteer recruitment, coordination, and supervision.
• Experience in the shooting sports industry, trends and regional trends.
• Basic computer skills including database management, presentation development, and data management.
• Knowledge of procurement functions and budget management.
• Basic firearm safety practices, coaching and mentoring techniques, and asset management.
• Knowledge of state, and federal resources related to shooting sports.
• Understanding of hunting in Arizona.
• Skill in program management, managing multiple priorities and the ability to motivate others.
• Basic familiarization with firearms.
• Experience in developing formal communications, correspondence and presentations for public speaking.
• Interpersonal skills in working collaboratively to build consensus.
• Skills in conflict resolution and customer service; supervision; mentoring; delegation.
• Ability to plan, coordinate and establish priorities; create compelling reports and presentations.
• Ability to manage data to report on program execution.
• A Level 1 fingerprint clearance card is required within 6 months of hire.
• Must possess and retain a current, valid class-appropriate driver’s license, complete all required training, and successfully pass all necessary driver’s license record checks.
• Must maintain acceptable driving records, and must complete all required driver training.
• Must maintain the statutorily required liability insurance (see Arizona Administrative Code (A.A.C.) R2-10-207.11) if operating a personally owned vehicle on state business.
• Must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Nice To Haves

• Two years of experience related to competitive shooting industry, event management, or similar industry trade associations.

Responsibilities

• Maintain existing AZGFD SCTP clubs and programs in the state. Monitors and evaluates program content, safety compliance within laws and regulations, expenditures and trends to assist in improving program focus, developing annual work plans and composing performance reports.
• Recruits, trains, and supervises volunteers to conduct the Department's shooting sports programs within policy guidelines and safety standards.
• Conducts shooting sports workshops, in-service training and public presentations to generate a well informed and skilled instructor cadre to support state shooting sports programs.
• Coordinates and schedules shooting sports program activities with coaches, institutions, and organizations to ensure program success and growth.
• Promotes the shooting sports program and represents the Department on external committees and work groups to maintain awareness of emerging trends and policies.
• Conducts shooting sports events to promote outdoor recreation, and programmatic expansion.
• This position will require frequent statewide travel
• Perform multiple tasks and priorities statewide while meeting assigned deadlines and other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Sick leave
• Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year
• Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
• Health and dental insurance
• Retirement plan
• Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
• Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed