Scout Leader (SL) Job Description
What is involved?
- Run (with help) a weekly meeting for 2 hours, for 10 to 14 year olds
- Plan the programmes for the above (1 hour a week)
- Following the Scout programme including the opening & closing ceremony and training on many kinds of activities
- Running games
- Ensure collection of subs/membership fees
- Ensure records are up to date (membership & badges/awards)
- Attending District activities
- Attending group activities
- Organising/attending occasional weekend activities
- Assist GSL with recruitment of new young people and adults
What help do I get?
- Training to help you plan programmes
- Training to help your run the balanced programme
- Meetings with the leadership team who will offer support & advice
- P.T.A. (personal training advisor)
- Help from members of the Scout District and from parents
- The Group Executive Committee takes care of all management issues and fund-raising
- Training from the Scout County
- (training is paid for via group/district and grants available)
Where and when?
Who will I be working with?
- Assistant Scout Leader(s)
- Group Scout Leader
- People offering specialist skills (instructors/helpers)
- Other Leaders in the group
- District team members offering practical support
What resources are available?
- A wide range of training equipment
- Sports and games equipment
- Visual aids
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, meeting new people, friendship, new knowledge and skills, personal development and challenge, being part of a team, increased self esteem, stimulating activities and seeing a worthwhile result.
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