GasóganahÉireann/ScoutingIrelandDocumentNo.

SID–SG01

Issued

29thNov.2003

LastAmended

11thMar.2017

NextReview

March2020

Category:TheScoutGroup

GroupAppointmentDescriptions

RelatedDocuments

RevisionSchedule

Revision Date Description

E 11/03/2017DocumentRe-numberedandCategoryRe-allocated.GeneralConsistencyReviewbytheConstitutionand

RulesCommittee.

D 12/03/2016 ProgrammeScouterRevised

C 10/10/2015 Documentfullyrevised

B 30/03/2012 GeneralRevisions

A 08/05/2011 GeneralRevisions

# 29/11/2003 DocumentIssued

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GroupLeader 3

DeputyGroupLeader 5

GroupChairperson 7

GroupSecretary 8

GroupTreasurer 10

GroupSpiritual/ReligiousAdvisor/Chaplain 12

GroupQuartermaster/Bo’sun 14

ProgrammeScouter 15

GroupTrainer 20

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TheJob: GroupLeader

Roles&

Responsibilities:

Primarilyresponsibleforthemanagementandco-ordinationofthe

resourcesoftheScoutGroupinaccordancewiththepoliciesofScouting

Ireland.

• MemberoftheScoutGroupCouncil

• MemberoftheScoutCountyBoard

• MemberoftheScoutCountyManagementCommittee

Keyareasofresponsibility:

• ToensurethattheGroupCouncil,theProgrammeSectionsandtheGroupmeetstheirresponsibilitiestoScoutinginthecommunity.

• TomanagetheGroupresources.

• ToensurethattheGroupmeetsitsresponsibilitiestoScoutingIrelandandcarriesoutitsfunctionsassetoutintheConstitutionandRules.

• TorepresenttheGroupCouncilatmeetingsoftheCountyManagementCommittee.

• Toco-ordinateandsupporttheYouthProgrammeinoperationbytheProgrammeSectionstoachievecontinuityintheYouthProgrammeofferedbytheScoutGroup.

• ToapprovethenominationbytheGroupCouncilofProgrammeScoutersforappointmentbytheChiefCommissioner(AdultResources).

• ToensurethatProgrammeScouterstakeappropriatetraining.

• TopresentareporttotheAnnualGeneralMeeting(AGM)oftheGroupCouncil.

• TocarryoutanyotherfunctionsanddutiesasrequiredbytheGroupCouncilfromtimetotime.

MustundertaketherelevantGroupLeadertrainingassetoutbythe

NationalAdultResourcesCommittee.

Mustendeavortoensureopennessandfairnessintheoperationsofthe

ScoutGroup.ForthatreasonitisrecommendedthattheGroupLeader

shouldnotholdanyotherkeyroleintheScoutGroup.

Nominatedby:GroupCouncil Recommendedby:CountyCommissioner

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Appointedby:ChiefCommissioner(Adult

Resources)

TermofOffice:Threeyears,eligiblefor

re-appointmentforafurthertermofthree

yearsandsubsequentone-yearterms.

Accountableto:

• GroupCouncil

• CountyCommissioner

• ChiefCommissioner(AdultResources)

Workingwith:

• GroupCouncil

• ParentsandFriendsSupportGroup

• CountyManagementCommittee

• CountyCommissioner

PersonalProfile:

Shouldbeabletodemonstrate

• Theabilitytocommunicate(verballyandnon-verbally)toawidevarietyofaudiences

• Theabilitytoleadandmanageateamofadultvolunteers

• Theabilitytomotivateandenthuseothers

• Theabilitytoplan,manageandmonitorowntasksandtime

• Theabilitytodeliveraspromised

• Anunderstandingofthechallengesofworkinginthevoluntarysector

• Experienceofworkingwithyoungpeopleand/orcommunityworkwithadultgroups

• ExperienceofworkingintheScoutorGuideMovementasanadult

• AnacceptanceofthefundamentalsofScouting

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TheJob: DeputyGroupLeader

Roles&

Responsibilities:

AssiststheGroupLeaderincarryingoutofhis/herdutiesandfunctions.

• MemberoftheGroupCouncil

• MemberoftheCountyBoard

Keyareasofresponsibility:

• ToassisttheGroupLeaderincarryingoutthedutiesandfunctionsofaGroupLeader.

• TocarryoutanyotherfunctionsanddutiesasrequiredbytheGroupCouncilfromtimetotime.

• MayrepresenttheGroupLeaderatmeetingsoftheCountyManagementCommitteeintheeventtheGroupLeadercannotattend.

MustundertaketherelevanttrainingassetoutbytheNationalAdult

ResourcesCommittee.

Nominatedby:GroupCouncil Recommendedby:CountyCommissioner

Appointedby:ChiefCommissioner(Adult

Resources)

TermofOffice:Holdsofficeconcurrently

withtheGroupLeaderinofficeatthetime

ofhis/herappointment.

Accountableto:

• GroupCouncil

• GroupLeader

• CountyCommissioner

• ChiefCommissioner(AdultResources)

Workingwith:

• GroupCouncil

• GroupLeader

PersonalProfile:

Shouldbeabletodemonstrate

• Theabilitytocommunicate(verballyandnon-verbally)toawidevarietyofaudiences

• Theabilitytoleadandmanageateamofadultvolunteers

• Theabilitytomotivateandenthuseothers

• Theabilitytoplan,manageandmonitorowntasksandtime

• Theabilitytodeliveraspromised

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• Anunderstandingofthechallengesofworkinginthevoluntarysector

• Experienceofworkingwithyoungpeopleand/orcommunityworkwithadultgroups

• ExperienceofworkingintheScoutorGuideMovementasanadult

• AnacceptanceofthefundamentalsofScouting

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TheJob: GroupChairperson

Roles&

Responsibilities:

PrimarilyresponsibleforpresidingatmeetingsoftheGroupCouncil.

• ChairpersonoftheGroupCouncil

Keyareasofresponsibility:

• TopresideatmeetingsoftheGroupCouncil.

• ToensurethatthebusinessoftheGroupCounciliscarriedoutproperly.

Appointedby:GroupCouncil

TermofOffice:Oneyear,eligiblefor

re-election.

Accountableto:

• GroupCouncil

Workingwith:

• GroupLeader

• DeputyGroupLeader

• GroupSecretary

PersonalProfile:

Shouldbeabletodemonstrate

• Strongcommunication&inter-personalskills

• Goodadministrative&meetingmanagementskills

• Theabilitytomotivateothersandencourageparticipation

• Theabilitytohandleandresolveconflicteffectively

• Thewillingnesstospeaktheirmind&listentotheviewsofothers

• Theabilitytomaintainindependent&objectivejudgment

• Theabilitytothinkcreatively&solveproblems

• Thewillingnesstoundertaketrainingforthejob

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TheJob: GroupSecretary

Roles&

Responsibilities:

PrimarilyresponsiblefortheadministrativeaffairsoftheScoutGroup.

• SecretaryoftheScoutGroup

• SecretarytotheGroupCouncil

Keyareasofresponsibility:

• ToensurethatmeetingsoftheGroupCouncilareproperlysummonedinaccordancewiththeStandingOrdersoftheScoutGroupCouncil.

• TopreparetheagendaformeetingsoftheGroupCouncilinconsultationwiththeGroupLeaderandtheGroupChairperson.

• TorecordtheminutesanddecisionsoftheGroupCouncil.

• ToassisttheGroupLeaderinthecarryingoutoftheadministrativemattersoftheScoutGroup.

• TodealwithcorrespondenceoftheScoutGroup.

• TokeeparegisterofallmembersoftheScoutGroup.

• ToensurethattheScoutGroupanditsmembersareregisteredwithScoutingIreland.

• TosubmittheAnnualRegistrationoftheScoutGroupwhereappropriate.

• TonotifyandadvisetheNationalSecretaryofpersonnelchangeswithintheScoutGroupwhereappropriate.

• ToprepareandpresentareporttotheAGMoftheGroupCouncil.

• TocarryoutanyotherfunctionsordutiesasrequiredbytheGroupCouncil.

Appointedby:GroupCouncil

TermofOffice:Oneyear,eligiblefor

re-election.

Accountableto:

• GroupCouncil

Workingwith:

• GroupLeader

• DeputyGroupLeader

• GroupChairperson

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PersonalProfile:

Shouldbeabletodemonstrate

• Goodadministrativeskills

• Goodverbalandwrittencommunicationskills

• AccesstoITandknowledgeofrelevantsoftwarepackages

• Theabilitytoworkaspartofateam

• Thewillingnesstospeaktheirmind&listentotheviewsofothers

• Theabilitytomaintainindependent&objectivejudgment

• Theabilitytothinkcreatively&solveproblems

• Thewillingnesstoundertaketrainingforthejob

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TheJob: GroupTreasurer

Roles&

Responsibilities:

PrimarilyresponsibleforthefinancialaffairsoftheScoutGroup.

• TreasureroftheGroupCouncil

• TreasureroftheParentsandFriendsSupportGroup

Keyareasofresponsibility:

• TodealwiththefinancialaffairsoftheScoutGroup.

• ToprepareandpresenttheannualbudgetfortheScoutGroupforapprovalbytheGroupCouncil.

• TopreparetheannualaccountsoftheScoutGroupfortheapprovaloftheAGMoftheScoutGroupCouncil.

• Tosubmit,inaccordancewithRule171,theannualaccountsoftheScoutGrouptotheCountyTreasurer.

• ToworkwiththeGroupQuartermaster/Bo’sun/GroupLeadertoensureanuptodateregisterofallGrouppropertyandequipmentismaintained.

• Toensure,inconsultationwiththeGroupCouncil,adequateinsurancecoverisinplacetoprotecttheScoutGroup’sequipmentandproperty.

• ToestablishandmanagetheScoutGroup’sbankaccounts.

• TobeasignatoryonalltheScoutGroup’sbankaccounts.

• Toberesponsibleforthesupervisionofthefinancialplanningofandmonitoringofincomeandexpenditurefromallactivities,eventsetc.oftheScoutGroupandallitsProgrammeSections.

• ToimplementandmonitortheapplicationofScoutingIreland’sFinanceManual(SID69/10)withintheScoutGroup.

• TocarryoutanyotherfunctionsordutiesasrequiredbytheGroupCouncil.

Appointedby:GroupCouncil

TermofOffice:Oneyear,eligiblefor

re-election.

Accountableto:

• GroupCouncil

Workingwith:

• GroupLeader

• DeputyGroupLeader

• GroupQuartermaster/Bo’sun

• ParentsandFriendsSupportGroup

• CountyTreasurer

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PersonalProfile:

Shouldbeabletodemonstrate

• Goodorganizational&communicationskills

• Theabilitytoanalysefinancialinformationeffectively

• Theabilitytosummarisefinancialinformationfordifferentaudiences

• GoodITskills

• Theabilitytoworkaspartofateam

• Thewillingnesstospeaktheirmind&listentotheviewsofothers

• Theabilitytomaintainindependent&objectivejudgment

• Theabilitytothinkcreatively&solveproblems

• Thewillingnesstoundertaketrainingforthejob

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TheJob: GroupSpiritual/ReligiousAdvisor/Chaplain

Roles&

Responsibilities:

AssistswiththespiritualdevelopmentoftheScoutthroughtheYouth

ProgrammedeliveredbytheScoutGroup.

• MemberoftheGroupCouncil

ThedutiesandfunctionsoftheGroupSpiritual/Religious

Advisor/Chaplainshallinclude:

• ToattendmeetingsoftheGroupCouncilduringtheyearincludingtheAGM.

• ToattendmeetingsandseminarsforSpiritual/ReligiousAdvisor/ChaplainswithintheCountyandProvincewhenarranged.

• ToworkcloselywiththeGroupCouncilandtheProgrammeSectionsonthedeliveryoftheYouthProgrammeandAdultTraining.

• ToassessthefaithdenominationswithintheGroupandwherenecessarysetupateamtohelpliaiseonthefaithpracticefortheGroup.

• Withtheassistanceofthatteam,andbeingsensitivetoallfaithswithintheGroup,mayarrangePrayers,ReflectionsandMeditationstobeusedbytheGroupfordifferentoccasionsduringtheScoutYear.

• Toorganise/leadservicesonsuitableoccasionssuchas:FoundersDayService,EucharisticCelebrations,preparationsforRamadan,PassoverandSabbathprayers,RemembranceprayersandonthenewsofthedeathofamemberoftheGrouporfamilymember.

• Tohelptoarrangeprayersforafuneralandinconsultationwiththefamilyofthedeceased,theParishPriest,Vicar,Rabbi,ImamorotherSpiritual/ReligiousLeadertheproperpreparationsandprotocolsforaScoutfuneral.

• WiththeLeadersandCampChieftohelporganizeaprayerspaceoncampwhereindividualsmayhaveaquiettimeforprayerandmeditation.Thisspaceoughttobemulti-faithsoastosuitthedifferentdenominationsthatmaybeoncamp.

• WherepracticaltohelptoorganizeandseethatActsofWorshipandServicesareprovidedforthedifferentfaith/religiousbeliefswithintheGroup.

• Todevelop,withtheassistanceoftheCountySpiritual/ReligiousAdvisor/Chaplain,suitablematerialfordeliveryatGrouplevel.

• TogiveguidanceandadvicetotheGroupLeaderandtheProgrammeScouters.

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Appointedby:GroupCouncil

TermofOffice:Oneyear,eligiblefor

re-appointment.

Accountableto:

• GroupCouncil

Workingwith:

• GroupCouncil

• Programmesections

• OtherGroupSpiritual/ReligiousAdvisors/Chaplains

• CountySpiritual/ReligiousAdvisor/Chaplain

PersonalProfile:

Shouldbeabletodemonstrate

• Anunderstandingofthediversespiritualandfaithneedsofyoungpeopleandadultsinthecommunitytodayandacapacitytorespondpositivelytothem

• Theabilitytocommunicate(verballyandnon-verbally)toawidevarietyofaudiences

• Theabilitytomotivateandenthuseothers

• Theabilitytoplan,manageandmonitorowntasksandtime

• Anunderstandingofthechallengesofworkinginthevoluntarysector

• Experienceofworkingwithyoungpeopleand/oradultvolunteers

• AnacceptanceofthefundamentalsofScouting

• Thewillingnesstoundertaketrainingforthejob

• WillingnesstoweartheUniformofScoutingIrelandand/orappropriateappareltoshowyoungpeoplethattheyareamemberofScoutingIreland

• AnawarenessofYouthSection’sPersonalProgressionScheme

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TheJob: GroupQuartermaster/Bo’sun

Roles&

Responsibilities:

Primarilyresponsibleforthemaintenanceofequipmentbelongingto

theScoutGroup.

• MemberoftheGroupCouncil

Keyareasofresponsibility:

• ToensurethattheequipmentoftheScoutGroupisproperlyandwellmaintained.

• TokeepafullregisteroftheequipmentbelongingtotheScoutGroup.

• ToprepareanannualreportontheScoutGroupequipmenttotheGroupCouncilAGM.

• ToperformotherdutiesasrequiredbytheGroupCouncil.

Appointedby:GroupCouncil

TermofOffice:Oneyear,eligiblefor

re-appointment.

Accountableto:

• GroupCouncil

Workingwith:

• ProgrammeScouters

• GroupLeader

• DeputyGroupLeader

• GroupCouncil

PersonalProfile:

Shouldbeabletodemonstrate

• Goodadministrativeandorganizationalskills

• Soundknowledgeofhowtoacquire,carefor&maintainequipment

• Theabilitytoworkaspartofateam

• Thewillingnesstospeaktheirmind&listentotheviewsofothers

• Theabilitytomaintainindependent&objectivejudgment

• Theabilitytothinkcreatively&solveproblems

• Thewillingnesstoundertaketrainingforthejob

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TheJob: ProgrammeScouter

Roles&

Responsibilities:

PrimarilyresponsibleforsupportingthedeliveryofScoutingofthe

highestqualitythroughaspecificpartoftheYouthProgrammeof

ScoutingIreland.

• MemberoftheleadershipteamofaProgrammeSection

• MemberoftheCountyBoard

Keyareasofresponsibility:

• AspartofateamofScoutersinaProgrammeSectiontoplanandprepareforweeklymeetings,activities,outingsandcamps.

• AspartofateamofScoutersinaProgrammeSectiontooperateandcarryoutthoseplansatthemeetingoractivity.

• ToundertakethenecessarytrainingprovidedandrequiredbyScoutingIrelandtofacilitatethedeliveryoftheYouthProgrammetotheYouthMembersoftheProgrammeSection.

• TobeawareofScoutingIreland’ssafetyguidelinesandpolicies.

• ToupdatetheGroupmembershipregisterwiththeGroupSecretary.

• ToattendmeetingsoftheGroupCouncilwheretheProgrammeScouterisoneofthethreedelegatesfromaProgrammeSection.

• ToattendmeetingsoftheCountyBoard.

ProgrammeScoutersmaybecalledupontoactasTeamLeadfora

ProgrammeScouterTeamandwouldhaveadditionaldutiesand

responsibilitiesasoutlinedbelow.

BeingaProgrammeSectionTeamLeadScouter(TeamLeadScouter)is

workinginasmallgroupatitsbest.TheTeamLeadScouterissomeone

whoencourages,motivatesandsupportsScoutersintheProgramme

Section.TheTeamLeadScouterisakeylinktotheYouthMembers

smallgrouprepresentativebodyandtotheGroupLeader.Themost

importantaspectofthisroleisthatyouunderstandthatyoudonot

havetodoallofthesetasksyourself.Youwillco-ordinateProgramme

ScoutersandYouthMemberstoensureahighquality,funandsafe

environmentfortheyoungpeopleontheirScoutingjourney.

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TheTeamLeadScouterineachProgrammeSectionisthereforea

ProgrammeScouterwithadditionofthefollowingdutiesand

responsibilities:

KeepingintouchwiththeYouthMembersandthesmallgroup

representativebody(e.g.Watch/PatrolLeadersCouncil)toensure

highqualityprogramme

Ensuring:

• ProgrammeScoutersandYouthMembersworktogethertoensurethebestpossibleprogrammeisdeliveredtoYouthMembers;

• Thatalongterm(12month)programmeoutlineisinplace;

• Thatarollingshortterm(3monthly)programmeplanisinplace,availableandrunningtoschedule;

• Thatplanningmeetingsaretakingplace,withProgrammeScoutersandYouthMembersworkingtogether;and

• Thesmallgrouprepresentativebody(e.g.Watch/PatrolLeadersCouncil)isworking.

Wherenecessary:

• LiaisingwiththeGroupLeadertoensureProgrammeScoutersarerecognisedfortheirachievements.ThismayincludeScoutingIrelandAdultAwards.

• MeetingnewYouthMemberparent(s)/guardian(s)andexplaininghowtheProgrammeSectionworks,andhelpingthemtounderstandwhatparttheyneedtoplaytoensureahighquality,funandsafeenvironmentfortheyoungpeopleontheirScoutingjourney.

KeepingintouchwiththeScoutGroup

Ensuring:

• ThatProgrammeScoutershavestartedtheirWoodBadgeJourneyandhavemetthespecifiedtrainingrequirementbeforeworkingwithYouthMembers;seeScoutingIreland’sAdultTrainingStandards;

• YoukeepintouchwiththeGroupLeaderonhowtheProgrammeSectionisgoing;whatisworking,whatischallengingandwhatneedsimproving;seeInformationBooklet-WorkingTogetherfortheTeam(MutualAgreementandReview);

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• ThatnewProgrammeScoutersarewelcomedandmentoredinbecomingaScoutfirstandScoutersecond,helpingthemtofindtheirroleintheProgrammeSection;seeInformationBooklet-WelcomingAdultstoScouting(Induction);

• YoukeepintouchwithandmotivateProgrammeScouters;seeInformationBooklet-SupportingAdultvolunteers(Mentoring);and

• ThatYouthMembersfromtheProgrammeSection(Scouts,VentureScouts&RoverScouts)arepresentatGroupCouncil.ThisshouldnotlimitGroupCouncilreceivingBeaverScoutsandCubScoutsforProgrammeSectionupdates.

Wherenecessary:

• SupportingtheScoutGroupinrecruitingnewsuitableadultstobecomeProgrammeScouters;

• MaintainingtheProgrammeSectionwaitinglistwhereappropriateordirectenquiriestotherelevantpersonwithintheScoutGroup.

Keepingitsafeandsustainable

Ensuring:

• ThesafetyandwellbeingofYouthMembersandProgrammeScoutersforallactivities;

• Yougetthenumbersright!EnsurethattherearesufficientProgrammeScouterstocoverScoutingactivities;

• TheinvolvementofanyadultsthatarenotScoutersisappropriatelymanagedinlightofSID36.05(PolicyfortheInvolvementofNon-MemberAdultsonScoutingActivities);

• ThatActivityConsentForms(SIF11/05)arecompletedforallYouthMembers,thatProgrammeScoutersareawareofthecontentsandtheformsareavailableforactivities(takingdueregardofthesensitiveandprivatenatureoftheinformationcontainedwithin);

• YouarethecustodianofacodeofconductforYouthMembersintheProgrammeSection;

• Thatattendanceandfinancialrecordsarekept;and

• ThatthereisameaningfulLinkSysteminplacewiththenextProgrammeSection(andinthecaseofRoverScouts,aDepartureProgrammeisinplace).

Wherenecessary:

• Keepingintouchwithparents/guardians;

• ArrangingfortheCountyProgrammeCo-ordinatortovisitthe

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ProgrammeSectionsothatyourneedscanbeaddressed;

• Completingdocumentationandmaintainingappropriaterecords,asrequired,inrelationtotheinvolvementofadultswhoarenotScouters,assetoutinSID36.05;

• Completingdocumentationandmakingappropriatearrangementsforovernightsandtripsabroadinlinewith:

o SID77.11-CampingandAdventuresintheOutofDoorsPolicy

o SID77A.11-CampingandAdventuresintheOutofDoorsGuidelines

o SID71.10-YouthProgrammeAbroadPolicy

o SID71A.11-YouthProgrammeAbroadGuidelines

Forexample:WorkinginconjunctionwithYouthMembersin

arrangingprogramme,menu,transport,trainingandany

necessaryinsuranceandfollowingotherrelevantprocedures

includingdesignatingaScouter-In-ChargeandaHomeContact

Person.

Nominatedby:GroupCouncil

Approvedby:GroupLeader&County

Commissioner

Appointedby:ChiefCommissioner(Adult

Resources)

TermofOffice:Nospecificterm.

Accountableto:

• CountyCommissioner

• GroupLeader

• DeputyGroupLeader

• GroupCouncil

Workingwith:

• OtherProgrammeScouterswithintherelevantProgrammeSection

• ParentsofYouthMembers

• CountyProgrammeCo-ordinator

• Youngpeopleandsmallgrouprepresentatives(e.g.Watch/PatrolLeadersCouncil)

PersonalProfile:

Shouldbeabletodemonstrate

• Theabilitytocommunicate(verballyandnon-verbally)toadultsandtoyoungpeople

• Theabilitytoworkwith(andpossiblytolead)ateamofadultvolunteers

• Theabilitytomotivateandenthuseothers

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• Theabilitytoplan,manageandmonitorowntasksandtime

• Anunderstandingofthechallengesofworkinginthevoluntarysector

• Experienceofworkingwithyoungpeopleand/oradultvolunteers

• AnacceptanceofthefundamentalsofScouting

• Thewillingnesstoundertaketrainingforthejob

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TheJob: GroupTrainer

Roles&

Responsibilities:

ToensurethatallScouterswithintheScoutGroupundertakeand

completeallaspectsoftheWoodbadgeSchemeplusanyotherrequired

trainingforanyAppointmentorPositionwithintheGroup.

• MemberoftheGroupCouncil

• MemberofCountyBoard

Keyareasofresponsibility:

• ToreporttotheGroupCouncilonallmattersrelatingtoScoutertraining.

• ToliaisewiththeCountyTrainingCo-ordinatoronthetrainingneedsofScouterswithintheScoutGroupandactasaconduitfortraininginformationfromtheCountyTrainingCo-ordinatortotheScoutGroup.

• TocompleteandmaintainacompleterecordonallScoutertrainingrequired/undertakenwithintheScoutGroup.Theserecordsshouldbekeptuptodateandauditedatleastannually.Non-WoodbadgetrainingshouldbeconsideredaspartoftheTrainingAudit.

• ToensurethetrainingneedsoftheindividualScouterareconstantlyunderreviewtherebyfurtherensuringthattheneedsoftheScoutGroupandtheScouteraremet.

• TodeviseastructuredGroupTrainingPlanannually.

• ToadviseScoutersonavailabletrainingandensureenoughnoticeisgivenofforthcomingtrainingcourses.

Recommendedby:GroupLeader

Appointedby:GroupCouncil

TermofOffice:Holdshis/herappointment

concurrentlywiththeGroupLeaderinoffice

atthetimeoftheirappointment

Accountableto:

• GroupCouncil

Workingwith:

• TheGroupCouncil

• AllScouterswithintheScoutGroup

• CountyTrainingCo-ordinator

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PersonalProfile:

ShouldbeaWoodbadgeholderandshouldbeabletodemonstrate

• Theabilitytocommunicate(verballyandnon-verbally)toawidevarietyofaudiences

• Excellentinterpersonalskills

• Theabilitytoplan,manageandmonitorowntasksandtime

• Theabilitytomotivate&enthuseothers

• AsoundunderstandingofthetrainingprovidedbyScoutingIrelandforadultvolunteers

• AnacceptanceofthefundamentalsofScouting

• Thewillingnesstoundertaketrainingforthejob

• AnunderstandingofadulttrainingrequirementsandopportunitiesinScoutingIreland