Bring on the fun! Assistant leaders are hands on working with our members, helping them develop skills and discover the work around them. They support the section leader with planning and delivery of the programme.
Outline:
Support the operation of the Section. In particular, the planning and delivery of the Balanced Programme, with the help of other Section Leaders, Assistant Section Leaders, Section Assistants, Young Leaders and members of Scout Active Support as appropriate. Some of the tasks for which the Assistant Section Leader is responsible may be delegated to others in the Section, including other Section Leaders, Assistant Section Leaders and Section Assistants.
Responsible to:
Cub Scout Leader
Group Scout Leader.
Main Contacts:
- Young People,
- parents/carers,
- Section Leaders,
- Section Assistants,
- other Assistant
- Section Leaders within the Group,
- Group Scout Leader,
- Assistant District and County/Area Commissioners (Section),
- Explorer Scout Leader (Young Leaders),
- Young Leaders,
- Group Executive Committee members,
- Sponsors of the Group.
Appointment Requirements:
- Must successfully complete the appointment process (including acceptable personal enquiries and acceptance of The Scout Association’s policies).
- During the 5 months of Provisional Appointment the relevant Getting Started modules must be completed and a Wood Badge must be completed within three years of Full Appointment, as well as ongoing safeguarding, first aid and safety training.
It’s expected that whilst volunteering for this role you will undertake regulated activity.
