Group Scout Leader

The role of Group Scout Leader (GSL), is interesting, challenging, exciting and rewarding! All Scout Groups need a Group Scout Leader (GSL), in fact they are key to the success of the Group.

Supporting and managing the adult leadership team, ensuring that they have the resources needed to run their sections, making sure that the local community knows about the Group and that the Sections provide a warm welcome to everyone who wants to be involved are the main responsibilities of the role.

Additionally, the Group Scout Leader works in partnership with the Group Chairman and together they lead the Group Executive Committee, the board of trustees that run the Scout Group.

Great Scouting happens at Group level so the GSL is vital in ensuring that the best possible Scouting is available for young people in the area.

Time commitment:

The time commitment is flexible and depends on the situation of the Scout Group. There is an expectation that you will be able to attend meetings of the Group Executive Committee (4 to 6 a year), District GSL meetings (3 a year), and keep in contact with the adult in each section of the Group, as appropriate.

Skills

Management, Team leader

Ensure that the Scout Group thrives and has the best systems in place to support adult volunteers and develop the Group – including a Group Executive Committee and Section leadership teams.

Provide line management and support to the Leaders in the Scout Group, including setting objectives for their work and holding regular reviews and one-to-one meetings.

Ensure that the Scout Group has an adequate team of supported and appropriate adults working effectively together and with others to meet the Scouting needs of the area.

Ensure that a challenging, exciting and balanced programme is offered to young people in the Scout Group.

Work with the District Commissioner, Deputy District Commissioner(s) and other Group Scout Leaders in the District to ensure that the District thrives and supports Scout Groups.