Transcript What is a Group Leader?

What is a Group Leader?
Region Seminar
28 April 2013
What is a Group?
A Group can take many forms and is the operational level to deliver the Aim and Principles to young
people.
It provides a range of program opportunities, appropriate to the development and needs of young
people in a particular community.
It may be structured according to section age groupings, interests or a combination.
A Group Leader, supported by Leaders and other adults use the Scout Method to implement the Scout
Program. Support is provided through trained Leaders and other adults within the community.
The Group Leader is the manager of the Group, with Section Leaders to run various Sectional Programs,
and Parents and Supporters to help provide the physical resources required for the successful delivery
of the Sectional Youth Programs.
Groups are formed to service Members who live in remote areas and in small communities. This may be
done through multi-Sectional Programs.
Source Chapter 3 Charter manual
Group Structure
• What is the Group structure?
The duties of a Group Leader
Appointment: Group Leader
Person to whom Responsible: Regional Commissioner
Requirements:
1. Be enthusiastic and able to motivate young people and adults.
2. Have a strong commitment to young people and Scouting in general.
3. Ability to communicate with young people and adults.
4. Complete the training appropriate to the appointment.
5. Be prepared to share leadership and develop other Leaders.
6. Be prepared to accept an initial term of appointment of up to three
years.
7. Have organisational skills, relative to the appointment.
Functions
1. Youth Program and development
a. Promote Youth Program activities.
b. Implement the educational objectives of the Movement.
c. Encourage and facilitate the development of each Youth
Member.
2. Leadership
a. Encourage and facilitate the development of adults in
support.
b. Provide a safe environment for the conduct of all Youth
Program activities.
c. Ensure correct administration in accordance with
Association and Branch policies.
Functions (cont.)
3. Fundamentals
a. Promote the Fundamentals of Scouting and their
use within the Youth Program.
4. Planning for success
a. Encourage progression through the Movement.
b. Commitment to the growth of the Movement.
5. Relationships (problem solving)
a. Act responsibly and appropriately in all matters
relating to the Members of the Movement.
Functions (Cont.)
6. Communication
a. Ensure effective communication to all Leaders,
families and the community.
7. Performance recognition
a. Ensure Youth Members are adequately recognised
for their achievements.
b. Ensure adult members are adequately recognised
formally and informally.
Broad Objectives
To develop a complete Group, consisting of
Joey Scout Mob,
Cub Scout Pack,
Scout Troop,
Venturer Scout Unit, and
Rover Crew,
and promote the benefits of Scouting to the local
community.
Duties
1.1 Accept responsibility for the welfare, progress and
training of young people within the Group.
1.2 Develop the Group to its maximum potential and
increase membership to make
Scouting available to more young people in the
community.
1.3 Ensure that the training program for young people is
delivered in accordance with the
performance and safety standards of the Association.
Duties (Cont.)
2.1 Ensure that the Group is adequately staffed by trained, competent,
committed
Leaders.
2.2 Monitor and assess the performance of Leaders in the Group.
2.3 Undertake personal development training, especially that offered through
the formal Adult Leader Development Program of the Scout Association.
2.4 Recommend the appointment, transfer, retirement and cancellation of
appointment of Leaders in the Group, in Accordance with Branch procedures
and rules.
2.5 Monitor the appropriate use of Scouting’s resources, including property,
finance and personnel across the District.
Duties (Cont.)
3.1 Ensures that the Group operates in accordance with the Aim, Principles,
Policies and Rules of the Scout Association of Australia and the Branch.
4.1 Prepare and implement a Group Scout plan in consultation with the
Regional Commissioner or alternative support level, in accordance with
Branch procedures.
4.2 Ensure that all Leaders in the Group develop a knowledge and
understanding of all Sections.
5.1 Participate in the resolution of disputes in the Group in accordance with
conflict resolution procedures of the Branch.
5.2 Utilise the support and assistance that is available to Groups by the
Association and the community.
Duties (Cont.)
6.1 Develop and encourage a friendly atmosphere in the Group so that
new members and their families feel welcome.
6.2 Encourage the formation and effective operation of a Group
Committee and serve on it.
6.3 Encourage effective communication between Leaders in the Group,
and chair the Group Council.
6.4 Co-operate with and maintain good relations with other youth
organisations in the community.
6.5 Develop good relations with community leaders to enhance the
perception of Scouting.
Duties (Cont.)
7.1 Recommend the conferring of awards to
Youth Members, Leaders and supporters of
the Group.
7.2 Ensure the informal recognition of Youth
Members, Leaders and supporters of the
Group.
8. Any other duties consistent with the role.
How do you do that?
• What tools do you need to enable you to do
your role?
• Communication
• What support do you need?
• What Training (other than standard)
Next steps
• Over the next few meetings we’d like to break
down the functions, duties and expectations
and work through them.
• Lets look at them to understand what they
mean and what we can do to get the
information to you.
• Lets think outside the squares
For example –GL Requirements
1. Be enthusiastic and able to motivate young
people and adults. (How do you motivate young
people? You are a leader of adults?)
3. Ability to communicate with young people
and adults.
(How do you communicate – what are the
mediums?)
5. Be prepared to share leadership and develop
other Leaders. (How do you share leadership)
Outcomes for today
• Identify the main areas to focus on
• Break into 4 groups for next years meetings
• Identify secondary focus areas which the ARC
support area can take away and provide
information pre meetings
Areas of Discussion
• GL Requirements
• GL Functions
• GL Duties