Role Purpose
The GLNE Team Lead – Target Sports is responsible for coordinating, developing, and overseeing target sports activities across the county. The role ensures that target sports programmes are safe, compliant, and accessible, while supporting the development of qualified instructors and delivering high-quality experiences for young people.
The Team Lead will guide a team of instructors and activity volunteers, ensuring all activities align with the policies and standards of The Scout Association (UK).
Key Outcomes / Success Measures
- Increased participation in target sports activities across GLNE.
- Growth in qualified instructors and permit holders.
- Safe and compliant delivery of all activities.
- Positive feedback from young people and leaders.
Time Commitment
- Flexible volunteer commitment.
- Attendance at occasional meetings, training sessions, and county events.
- Additional time during major camps or activity programmes.
Key Responsibilities
Programme Development
Develop, support and promote the delivery of activities listed below across GLNE County:
- Archery
- Air rifle shooting
- Crossbow shooting
- Tomahawk / axe throwing
- Laser shooting
- Paintballing
- Clay Pigeon Shooting
Support events, camps, and activity days requiring activities listed above.
Leadership & Team Management
- Create a positive, inclusive, and encouraging environment for all participants.
- Support individuals in overcoming fear, developing confidence, and building new skills.
- Recruit, coordinate, and provide ongoing support to target‑sports instructors and activity volunteers.
- Build and maintain a strong, county‑wide network of trained instructors.
- Provide mentoring and guidance to volunteers working toward activity permits.
- Support volunteers in gaining relevant activity permits and undertaking instructor training.
- Identify gaps in target‑sports capability across the County and propose practical solutions.
- Encourage continuous professional development among instructors and activity leaders.
Safety & Compliance
- Ensure all target sports activities comply with Policy, Organisation and Rules (POR) of The Scout Association (UK).
- Promote safe practices and risk management across all activities.
- Ensure instructors hold the required permits, qualifications, and approvals.
Stakeholder Engagement
Work collaboratively with:
- District Programme Teams
- County Activities Team
- Event organisers
Person Specification
Essential Skills
- Demonstrated strong organisational abilities and effective leadership skills.
- Genuine passion for delivering adventurous, challenging activities for young people.
- Skilled in coordinating volunteers and overseeing safe, high‑quality activity delivery.
- Solid understanding of safety management principles and conducting risk assessments.
- Experience leading target sport sessions.
- Capable of managing groups confidently and providing clear, supportive leadership.
- Able to engage positively with young people and manage large groups effectively.
- Strong communicator with excellent problem‑solving skills.
- Calm, safety‑minded approach with a strong commitment to safeguarding.
- Enthusiastic and motivating, with the ability to build confidence in others.
- Collaborative team player with strong interpersonal skills.
- Highly dependable, responsible, and consistent in delivering on commitments.
Desirable
- Activity qualifications and permits in one activity listed above
- Experience with scouts and outdoor education
- Knowledge of risk assessments and safety management
