Job Description – Programs Manager  

Scholastic Clay Target Program, Scholastic Shooting Sports Foundation  

Territory – Northeastern United States including  

ME, NH, VT, MA, RI, CT, NY, NJ, DE, PA, MD, WV, OH, IN, MI, IL, WI 

Location: Remote, Contiguous USA, Must Reside in Territory  

Reports To: National Director, Scholastic Clay Target Program  

Status: Full Time, Exempt  

The Scholastic Shooting Sports Foundation (SSSF) is seeking a highly motivated individual to assume the role of Programs Manager for the Scholastic Clay Target Program (SCTP).  The successful candidate  
will be responsible for growing and supporting SCTP member teams.  

The Scholastic Shooting Sports Foundation (SSSF) is a 501c (3) not-for-profit organization and is the  
national leader in youth development shooting sports programs. Using a combination of education and  
athletics our mission is to enhance the growth and personal development of student athletes  
throughout the nation through the shooting sports.  

Through a variety of fun, team-based shooting events in both our Scholastic Clay Target Program (SCTP)  
and Scholastic Action Shooting Program (SASP), we provide student athletes aged elementary through  
college with a supportive environment where shooting sports serve as catalysts for teaching life lessons  
and skills that emphasize positive character traits and citizenship values.  Throughout all training,  
practice and competitions, we instill in our participants a commitment to safe firearm handling,  
teamwork and leadership.  

Job Description 

Responsible for member growth of the programs by recruiting new teams and retaining existing 
programs.  Work with and develop Regional Field Representative (RFR) employees and volunteer state 
advisors to grow the SSSFs’ clay target sports in a grass-roots fashion. Provide training, key  information and resources for RFRs, state advisors and coaches within respective regions. Find and 
develop state advisors and other key groups in states who can positively influence and grow local 
member-teams and support coaches on a daily basis. 

Provide support for program competitions.  Consult with RFRs, state advisors and coaches as needed to 
ensure leagues, local competitions, regional competitions and state competitions are successful. Ensure teams are registered and are using the SSSF SHOT data system for managing athletes  and events.  

Develop leads and provide support for program fundraising efforts.  Assist National Director to plan and 
conduct fundraisers such as raffles, banquets, etc. which benefit local teams and the national 
organization. Ensure all national fundraising remains compliant with local, state and national 
regulations.  Assist National Director in soliciting industry and other national-level sponsorships. 

Serve as on-site competition director and/or assistant competition director for all national level events  and some regional events. Recruit local volunteer competition directors for other regional and state  championship events and work closely with volunteer competition directors to ensure events are conducted  in accordance with SSSF standards.

Work with Regional Field Representatives, state advisors and other key stakeholders to conduct a 
variety of volunteer coach training including shooting coach certification and SCTP informational 
meetings. 

Work closely with the National Director to develop the annual program budget and monitor program 
income and expenses against the budget. Supervise and provide directions to Regional Field 
Representatives in assigned region. Monitor the progress of employees and state advisors based on key 
metrics and provide periodic progress reports to the National Director. Review and approve employee 
timesheets, travel and program expenses per SSSF policies. 

Desired Qualifications

•2+ years experience as shooting coach and/or state advisor

•2+ years experience in a leadership role managing volunteers

•2+ years experience in successfully managing shooting competitions

•5+ years successfully supervising employees

•Prior experience in fundraising

•Prior experience as a volunteer shooting sports or other youth sports coach

•Prior experience successfully developing grassroots, volunteer-based programs

•Prior experience in shooting coach training and certification

•Working knowledge of all clay target sports

•Strong interpersonal and presentation skills

•Self-motivated with ability to work remotely as a team player

•Familiarity with clay target sports registration and scoring software programs

•Ability to travel up to 30%

Compensation
Competitive pay based on experience and qualifications.

How to Apply
Send resume, cover letter and salary requirements to jobs@sssfonline.com
Interviews will be scheduled in early September.