Shooting Graduate Assistant Opportunity at Sedbergh School
Sedbergh School, Cumbria, is seeking a Shooting Graduate Assistant to join its highly regarded and long-established shooting programme.
With over 120 years of target shooting history, Sedbergh offers one of the most comprehensive school shooting programmes in the UK. Pupils have access to multiple disciplines, including air rifle and air pistol, .22 rifle (prone and 3-position), and long-range shooting opportunities.
Training takes place year-round on the school’s 10m and 25-yard indoor ranges, as well as at local clubs for outdoor practice. Experienced shooters can take part in 3-position rifle as part of the only school 3P squad in the country, making this a unique opportunity for coaches with an interest in developing high-performance athletes.
During the summer term, pupils extend their experience to long-range shooting, with opportunities to shoot distances from 200 to 1400 yards at venues such as Huddersfield, Blair Atholl and Bisley.
Sedbergh’s Rifle Club has a proud record of success, including multiple Ashburton Shield victories, and a strong history of students and alumni progressing to represent Great Britain and other nations at international level.
About the Role
The Shooting Graduate Assistant will work closely with the Director of Sport and Heads of Sport to support the delivery of the school’s sports programme. Key responsibilities include:
Coaching individuals and teams across the shooting programme
Supporting training sessions and athlete development, including scholarship-level shooters
Assisting with the wider sports programme across the school
Contributing to fixtures, competitions and event days
Supporting administrative tasks related to sport delivery
Playing an active role in boarding school life, including mentoring and supervision
The role offers an excellent opportunity for a graduate looking to gain experience in coaching within a high-performing school environment.
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Job Description and Specification
Applications for the role should be sent to hradmin@sedberghschool.org
