GAME AND FISH DEPARTMENT

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Join the only state agency in Arizona responsible for conserving and protecting more than 800 wildlife species. Be part of a passionate group of people who want to make a positive impact on outdoor recreation in Arizona by managing resources for safe, compatible opportunities for current and future generations. From fishing, boating and off-highway vehicle use to shooting sports, hunting and wildlife watching, Arizona Game and Fish supports it all. Our biologists use the best available science in their management actions, and our wildlife managers are on the ground in your communities making a difference every day. Opportunities abound beyond the field at AZGFD, so check us out and see what we’re all about! Consider joining our workforce today. AZGFD celebrates the diversity of Arizona's people, landscapes and of course, wildlife. However you choose to enjoy Arizona’s wildlife and wild places, the outdoors is open for all.

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.

The Arizona Game and Fish Department is an Equal Employment Opportunity agency.

Shooting Sports Program Coordinator

Job Location:

Address: 5000 West Carefree Highway, Phoenix, Arizona 85086

Posting Details:

Hiring salary range: $50,000 - $65,000

Grade: 21

Closing Date: 05/25/2026

Job Summary:

COMMUNITY OUTREACH COORDINATOR
“Shooting Sports Program Coordinator”
INFORMATION EDUCATION & RECREATION DIV / R3 BRANCH / PHOENIX, AZ BASED
FLSA-Exempt / SALARY GRADE 21 (Hiring salary range $50,000 - $65,000)
CLOSING DATE: 05/25/2026

Why This Role Matters: 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.

The Impact You Will Make: 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.

What We Are Looking For:

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.

Job Duties:

The Shooting Sports Program Coordinator is responsible for providing consultative services, technical guidance and administrative expertise to statewide shooting sports program and Scholastic Clay Target Program (SCTP) teams in Arizona. Provides outreach, design, development, implementation, and evaluation of youth recruitment shooting sports programs. Manages program budget and procurement and provides oversight of an extensive asset inventory. Role involves volunteer recruitment and coordination, conducting on boarding and coach training.

Major duties include:

- 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.

This position may offer the ability to work remotely, within Arizona, based upon the department's business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures with a requirement to come into the office a minimum of 3 days each week at 5000 W. Carefree Hwy. Phoenix, AZ 85086.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

The candidate should have knowledge of/in: 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.

The candidate should have skill in/to: 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. Must have skills in conflict resolution and customer service; supervision; mentoring; delegation.

The candidate must have the ability to: plan, coordinate and establish priorities; create compelling reports and presentations. Ability to manage data to report on program execution.

Selective Preference(s):

The preferred candidate will have two years of experience related to competitive shooting industry, event management, or similar industry trade associations.

Pre-Employment Requirements:

A Level 1 fingerprint clearance card is required within 6 months of hire.

This position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job, and the following requirements apply. Any employee operating a motor vehicle on State business 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. The license must be current, unexpired, and neither revoked nor suspended. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver’s license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records, and must complete all required driver training. An employee who operates a personally owned vehicle on state business shall maintain the statutorily required liability insurance (see Arizona Administrative Code (A.A.C.) R2-10-207.11).

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver’s License Requirements.

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Benefits:

The Arizona Department of Administration offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:
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

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

If you have any questions please feel free to contact Milani Barron at mbarron@azgfd.gov for assistance. The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.

ARIZONA MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (AMS)

All Arizona state employees operate within the Arizona Management System (AMS), an intentional, results-driven approach for doing the work of state government whereby every employee reflects on performance, reduces waste, and commits to continuous improvement with sustainable progress. Through AMS, every state employee seeks to understand customer needs, identify problems, improve processes, and measure results.
State employees are highly engaged, collaborative and embrace a culture of public service.

The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver’s License Requirements