General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU)
Air Rifle Coach
🎓 General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU) – Ratmalana · 🏛️ Government / State University · 🎯 Sports Coaching · Ref: G-016318 · Closing: 22 May 2026
About General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU)
The General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU) is Sri Lanka’s premier defence university, established in 1981. Named after the late Prime Minister and distinguished military leader General Sir John Lionel Kotelawala, KDU is a prestigious national institution providing higher education and professional development to both military and civilian students. Located in Ratmalana, KDU offers degree programmes across faculties including Medicine, Engineering, Management, Law, and Social Sciences, alongside a strong tradition of sports excellence and discipline. This vacancy has been published on the official university website at kdu.ac.lk.
Role Overview
The General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University is recruiting for the position of Air Rifle Coach. This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified and experienced shooting sports coach to contribute to KDU’s sports programme and develop the air rifle shooting skills of students and cadets at one of Sri Lanka’s most prestigious universities. The closing date for applications is 22nd May 2026.
| Institution | General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU) |
| Post | Air Rifle Coach |
| Location | Ratmalana, Sri Lanka |
| Institution Type | Government Defence University |
| Ref. No. | G-016318 |
| Closing Date | 22nd May 2026 |
| Source | kdu.ac.lk (2026.05.10) |
Key Duties
- Coach and train KDU students and cadets in air rifle shooting techniques and competitive shooting
- Develop structured training programmes for beginner, intermediate, and advanced-level air rifle shooters
- Prepare students for university-level, inter-university, and national-level shooting competitions
- Maintain and supervise the safe use of air rifle equipment and the shooting range
- Conduct technical assessments of students’ shooting performance and provide detailed feedback
- Ensure strict compliance with all safety regulations governing air rifle shooting
- Represent KDU at relevant sports federation meetings and competitions
General Requirements
- Proven experience and qualifications in air rifle coaching or competitive shooting
- Recognition or certification from a national or international shooting sports federation is an advantage
- Sri Lankan citizen with excellent character and professional conduct
- Ability to work within a disciplined university environment
- Refer to the full advertisement at kdu.ac.lk for complete qualifications, age limits, and application instructions
⚠️ Closing Date: 22nd May 2026 – Apply Immediately!
Visit the official KDU website for the complete advertisement and application instructions.
🌐 www.kdu.ac.lk | 📍 General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, Ratmalana | Ref: G-016318
To apply for this job please visit www.kdu.ac.lk.