Gwynedd Air Target Club is an inclusive air target shooting club based at Porthmadog. The club is unique within North Wales boasting 5 ranges with specialist equipment from as far as Germany & Russia.
The ambitious club wants to expand its membership and needs new volunteers, it already has 6 active range officers (who are qualified to run the club).
The club wants to train up more range officers and train suitable candidates to become shooting coaches on the club coach award (a technical shooting qualification) to be held in January / Feb 2012. The club membership is open to everyone and it's a fully inclusive club with disabled and non disabled members and committee members alike.
Recently Matt Skelhon the paralympic shooting champion attended the club and endorsed the club set up as it provided shooting facilities which were on par with where he trains back home.
Location: Clwb Chwaraeon Madog, Porthmadog
Days: Wednesdays
Time: 3.30pm - 8pm. Times can be split to 3.30-6pm / 6pm -8pm
Role Required:
1. To help with the set up and dismantling of equipment (training & guidance given)
2. To be trained up as a range officer and take assessment to be endorsed by the NSRA (national small-bore rifle association)
3. To undertake a club coach award - a weekend course usually costing £200 to become a rifle / pistol coach. This will enable our volunteers to instruct new members to develop good shooting techniques.
4. To undertake a CRB check and attend a 1st aid course.
5. Volunteer qualities required: reliability, punctuality, and flexibility.
6. Other training opportunities will include Disability Equality Training by Disability Sport Wales to ensure individuals have good sound principles of working in an inclusive sports environment.
7. Anyone with a keen interest in shooting would be most suitable, but extensive training will be given to anyone who can show a commitment which help the club develop.
What you get in return (summary)
A rewarding opportunity within a unique club
Personal development & Training worth up £400…..
Range officer training & assessment worth £100
Club Coach Award £200
Disability Equality Training worth £50
1st Aid Training £50
As well as requiring new volunteers the club wants everyone to be aware of it’s doors being open to everyone. The club wishes to expand its programme by eventually opening on a 2nd evening. The club can even cater for groups such as cubs, scouts, cadets, girl guides, or any junior & adult groups in the area which can be taster or regular sessions.
This competitive Olympic & Paralympic focus sport is the only development of it's kind in North Wales with a vigorous coach education plan in place and is a fantastic opportunity for anyone who has the passion or commitment to be part of this exiting initiative.
For further information please contact Marcus Politis on 07766 505320 / marcuspolitis@gwynedd.gov.uk
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