Group Scout Leader (GSL) Job Description
Responsibilities (What is involved?)
- Provide a link between all the sections, young people and parents
- Act as Chair of the Scouters meeting, and encouraging co-operation among the Group
- Nominate the Group Chairman
- Keep administrative records for the Group (or delegate somebody to do so)
- Ensuring Section Leaders complete the relevant training
- Attending District meetings
- Management and maintenance of the Groups buildings (where applicable)
- Liaising with the tenants of the Scout buildings (where applicable)
- Visit group activities such as camps and fund raising events
- Work with all sections to recruit additional adults (uniformed and helpers)
- Ensure all adults involved with the group are cleared (CRB)
What help do I get?
- Training to help you manage a Scout Group (GCA Course)
- P.T.A. (personal training advisor)
- Meetings with the leadership team
- Help and support from Group Executive Committee and District Team/Executive
Where and when?
- As and when required (GSLs meetings, Group & section meetings etc.)
Who will I be working with?
- Section Leaders and assistant section leaders
- Parent helpers
- Group Chair and Executive Committee
- District Commissioner, District Team & Executive
- Other youth organisations (Guides, Boys/Girl's Brigade etc.)
- Other outside organisations
How long do you want me to do the job?
- To be reviewed regularly, and after every twelve month period
What will I get out of it?
- Fun and a great sense of achievement, satisfaction, outdoor activities (optional!), meeting new people, friendship, new knowledge and skills, personal development and challenge, being part of a team, increased self esteem, and seeing a worthwhile result.
The ideal GSL should be...
- Committed to the Group and Scouting
- A practical person and willing to help
- Willing to learn
- Friendly and approachable
- Able to work with children
- Local
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