Detailed Job Description for the Group Guyde
Position: Group Guyde for Firearms Enthusiasts
Location: Your local area
Type: Part-Time
Overview: We are seeking a dedicated and experienced individual to lead our inclusive firearms enthusiasts’ group. The ideal candidate will be a highly competent instructor and embody our core values of civility, support, and excellence, ensuring a positive and empowering environment for all members.
Responsibilities:
- Facilitate Group Meetings: Lead and organize regular meetings, ensuring a welcoming and respectful atmosphere.
- Mentorship: Provide guidance and support to new members, fostering a culture of learning and growth.
- Manage, Train and Develop their leadership team.
- Organize Workshops: Plan and execute skill-building workshops and training sessions tailored to all skill levels.
- Promote Safety: Uphold and enforce all safety protocols and guidelines during group activities.
- Encourage Participation: Motivate members to actively participate in discussions, activities, and events.
- Conflict Resolution: Address and mediate any conflicts that arise within the group, maintaining harmony and respect.
- Community Building: Foster a sense of community and camaraderie among members, promoting mutual support and respect.
- Administrative Duties: Manage group logistics, including scheduling, communication, and record-keeping.
- Continually seek out further instruction and certifications for professional development and bring back amazing content for members.
Qualifications:
- Proven experience in firearms handling and safety
- Have a holistic approach to training
- Minimum Required Certifications (below)
- Excellent leadership and communication skills.
- Ability to create an inclusive and supportive environment.
- Strong organizational and planning abilities.
- Patience, flexibility, and a positive attitude.
- Commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
To ensure the Group Guyde is highly skilled and can effectively lead and instruct the group, they should be able to pass several skills tests. By being able to pass these skills tests, the facilitator demonstrates their proficiency in a range of critical areas, ensuring they can provide high-quality instruction and maintain a safe and effective learning environment for all group members.
- FBI Pistol Qualification Test or Rangemaster Instructor Version
Purpose: Recognized industry standard that evaluates defensive shooting skills including accuracy, speed, and firearms handling.
– 50 rounds fired at varying distances (3, 5, 7, 15, and 25 yards)
- NRA or USCCA Instructor Pistol Qualification Courses
Purpose: Demonstrates excellent shooting fundamentals. Group Guyde should be able to pass the NRA pistol instructor qualification on demand, anytime.
– In addition, understand how to zero scopes and optics and,
– Have familiarity with sporting shotgun
- Shotgun Instructor Qualification
Purpose: Demonstrate an understanding of shotgun sports
– score at least a 15 on a round of trap
- NRA Range Safety Officer or CRSO Certification
- Tactical Rifle Qualification
Purpose: Evaluates proficiency with an AR-15 and it’s tactical defensive use.
Drills:
- Rifle Reloads and Re-Engagement
- Mechanical Offset Demonstration
- Kinesthetic Alignment Understanding
- Must know all parts of an AR-15 and have working knowledge of clearing malfunctions in this platform
Group Guyde Minimum Required Certifications and Rationale
Recommended Minimum Certifications:
- State Certified License to Carry Instructor
Rationale: This certification is fundamental for understanding state laws and regulations related to firearm possession and use, which is crucial for instructing others safely and legally.
2-4. NRA Certified Pistol, Rifle (Or USCCA AR-15 Rifle Certification) & Shotgun Instructor
Rationale: Being certified to teach multiple types of firearms ensures a broad knowledge base and the ability to cater to diverse interests within the group.
- NRA Chief Range Safety Officer or NRA RSO
Rationale: This certification emphasizes safety management on the range, which is essential for maintaining a safe environment during group activities.
- USCCA Conceal Carry & Home Defense Fundamentals Instructor (CCHDF)
Rationale: This certification focuses on practical defensive skills and legal considerations for concealed carry and home defense, aligning with the group’s emphasis on responsible firearm use.
- USCCA Emergency First Aid Fundamentals Instructor or other First-Aid Certification
Rationale: Knowledge of first aid is critical for addressing potential injuries during shooting activities, ensuring the well-being of all members. This also gives members a lot of confidence in the group facilitator.
- Optional but very helpful: advanced pistol certifications such as NRA PPITH/PPOTH/CCW, Rangemaster, USCCA DSF or DPP.
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