Shooting Coach (Rifle & Pistol)

About the role

The Gun For Glory Shooting Academy is looking for an experienced Shooting Coach to work with rifle and pistol athletes in Bengaluru and Hyderabad. You will design daily training plans, ensure safety, and help shooters improve their technical and tactical performance.

Key responsibilities

• Enforce all shooting safety rules and educate athletes on safe practices.
• Communicate with athletes and parents, managing day‑to‑day activities at the range.
• Maintain and service rifles, pistols, and related equipment, tracking maintenance schedules.
• Keep detailed records of athlete performance, scores, and progress.
• Follow the academy’s curriculum (Foundation and Bullseye programs) and provide daily training plans.
• Assess athlete development and prepare progress reports.
• Submit competition reports when traveling for events.
• Continuously learn and apply new coaching techniques.
• Coordinate with the Sports Science team for specialized sessions.
• Motivate athletes to attend workshops and track attendance.
• Lead special projects such as Talent Identification, Project Leap, and HPTC.

Required profile

• 2‑4 years of coaching experience in shooting sports.
• Completed NRAI/NIS/ISSF Coaching Program.
• Strong knowledge of rifle and pistol handling and safety protocols.
• Ability to manage athletes, parents, and equipment efficiently.
• Commitment to personal professional development.

Required skills

• Rifle handling and maintenance.
• Pistol handling and maintenance.
• Equipment upkeep and periodic servicing.
• Performance data tracking and reporting.
• Implementation of structured training curricula.