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Scholastic Clay Target Program Seeks Regional Field Representatives

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clayTarget-logoThe Scholastic Shooting Sports Foundation (SSSF) is seeking three highly motivated individuals to assume the role of Regional Field Representative (RFR) for the Scholastic Clay Target Program (SCTP). The successful candidates will be responsible for recruiting, developing, motivating and supporting SCTP volunteer leadership within regional territory.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 Pistol Program (SPP), 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 Provide grassroots, locally-based team and program development and support in assigned territory by interacting with existing and prospective Scholastic Clay Target Program (SCTP) state advisors, coaches and adult volunteers to assist them in setting up new teams and growing teams already in the program. Cross promote other SSSF programs such as the Scholastic Pistol Program (SPP) when/where possible. Seek and develop leads and accurately represent SSSF programs to local shooting facilities, school systems, government organizations, and other youth organizations, providing them with information on the benefits of membership in SCTP/SPP. Recruit, develop, motivate and support State Advisors who represent the SCTP in states in assigned territory. Job Duties Serve as a knowledgeable ambassador for SSSF programs in assigned territory. Provide timely and accurate phone and email support for SCTP program volunteers in territory with current and factual program information. Assist state advisors, coaches & teams in the sign-up and registration process. Provide education, training and support on the SSSF’s SHOT registration and event management system. Teach and/or facilitate coach education schools in territory and outside of territory as needed. Work with local volunteers and through State Advisors to facilitate presentations to schools, shooting facilities, government organizations, and prospective teams to inform them about the SCTP. Setup, facilitate and/or assist with SCTP events in your territory and elsewhere as required, including Local, Regional, State and National events. Represent the Scholastic Clay Target Program at local, regional and national industry/sports shows. Participate in regional and national training sessions for Advisors and Coaches. Travel within your territory and to other venues around the country as needed. Pre-approved travel expenses will be reimbursed. Three Regions Available
  • Great Lakes Region (Minnesota, Iowa, Wisconsin, Illinois, Michigan, Indiana, Ohio)
  • Southeast Region (Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, South Carolina, Florida)
  • Northwest Region (Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming)
Positions report to SCTP Director of Development
Desired Qualifications
  • 4+ years’ experience as a volunteer coach or State Advisor in youth shooting sports.
  • Proven ability to establish and develop high quality youth shooting sports programs.
  • Coach/instructor or Level I credentials from NRA, USAS, NSSA/NSCA or equivalent entity.
  • Experience organizing and conducting high quality shooting sports events.
  • Working knowledge of all SSSF programs.
  • Ability to travel within territory & to other parts of the country as needed.
  • Successful completion of annual background check.
  • Ability to communicate with and present to large groups.
  • Computer skills including familiarity with e-mail, social media and shooting event software.
NOTES:
3 openings. Telecommuting is allowed.Additional Salary Information: Positions are part-time hourly (approximately 20 hours / week) with pay commensurate with experience and qualifications. To apply, send resume and cover letter to twondrash@sssfonline.com by 5:00PM CST January 7th.

Three New Staff Members Serving SCTP Teams

Written by SSSF Staff on . Posted in SCTP Blog, SSSF News and Information, Uncategorized.

Three new staff members are now serving SCTP teams in regional positions and the SCTP national office. Welcome to two new Regional Field Representatives, Jennifer Kirchhoefer and Jeff Weiler, and Administrative Assistant, April Carr. April Carr began working as SCTP Administrative Assistant in March and handles much of the registration paperwork, sends out state and regional medals and banners, and answers questions about registration and classifications. You can reach April at acarr@sssfonline.com. Jennifer Kirchhoefer is now a Regional Field Representative in the Southwest U.S., serving the states of Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona, Utah, Nevada, and California. Jennifer has been involved with SCTP for several years, starting in Indiana and recently relocating to Colorado. Since her move, she has been part of starting a new SCTP team, the Rocky Mountain Clay Busters, and is actively pursuing the formation of new teams and helping existing ones in this region. You can reach Jennifer at 317-258-1311 or jkirchhoefer@sssfonline.com. Jeff Weiler has filled the position of Regional Field Representative in the Upper Midwest U.S., to include the states of Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska, North Dakota, and South Dakota. Jeff has been in SCTP for more than four years, working with the Arnold Junior Shooters in the St. Louis, Missouri area. Jeff recently attended the Regional Championship in Sparta, along with the SCTP National Banquet held in Kansas City, Kansas. Contact Jeff at 314-808-3717 or jweiler@sssfonline.com. SSSF plans to add two more Regional Field Representatives by year-end and another two within a year. The right candidates to fill these positions will have been in the program for at least three years and have a good understanding of SCTP and how the program works. Previous experience in helping build teams and helping start ones will be a plus. Regions still available include East Coast, Southeast, Lower Midwest, and Northwest. If you are interested in filling either of these positions, please contact Tom Wondrash, SCTP National Director, 262-939-6664 or twondrash@sssfonline.com.
Bill Perkins

SPP Welcomes Two New Regional Field Reps

Written by SSSF Staff on . Posted in SPP Blog, SSSF News and Information, Uncategorized.

SSSF announces the hiring of two new Regional Field Representatives (RFRs) to serve the Scholastic Pistol Program. david kirk175David Kirk, who currently coordinates the SPP at the Tallahassee Rifle and Pistol Club, was instrumental in establishing the Scholastic Pistol Program in Florida. He is a consultant with the award-winning Leon County Sheriff's Explorer Pistol Team, and with assistance from the Leon County Sheriff's Explorer Post, he is organizing the Florida Law Enforcement Explorer Shooting League. As a competitive pistol shooter, he has competed in Steel Challenge, GLOCK Shooting Sports Foundation (GSSF) Match, and USPSA. He is Match Director for GSSF Pistol Match and Steel Challenge. Bill PerkinsBill Perkins has worked with the NRA Foundation as a Committee Chairman for seven years and as Arizona State Chairman for three years, where he contributed to the fundraising campaign and awarding of grants to many worthy shooting programs in Arizona. He is currently a Range Supervisor with the NRA where he is responsible for assisting shooting ranges throughout the U.S. Bill was introduced to the shooting sports through the Boy Scouts, where he earned the Rifle & Shotgun merit badge. He earned his first NRA Instructor rating in 1991 and became a Training Counselor in 2005. Bill spent 10 years working as the Camp Director for the NRA Whittington Center Youth Adventure Camp, which teaches the fundamentals of rifle, pistol, shotgun, and muzzleloader shooting to 112 campers each summer. He currently has an NRA/USA Shooting Level 3 Pistol Coach certification and is a member of the National Coach Development Staff. He is the Head Coach of a Scholastic Pistol Team in Arizona and he continues to participate as a competitive shooter in many shooting sports, as well as hunting. The two new Regional Field Reps will provide grassroots team and program development and support in their respective regions by interacting with existing and prospective SPP state advisors, coaches, and adult volunteers. They will assist in setting up new teams and growing teams already in the program.