The_Rule_Book - Brooklyn Scouts, Wellington

2010 Edition
4. Visit each Section Leader at least once a month, carry out on the job
training where appropriate and pass on information about National, Region
and Zone activities and courses.
5. Hold training meetings not less than once a school term in order to
improve skill levels and keep self motivation levels high. Arrange for
appropriately skilled people to conduct the training.
Through encouragement and training, ensure that the sections run their
programmes outdoors at least 80% of the time during summer months and
whenever possible during other seasons.
7. Attend all Zone Meetings in order to learn about youth members due to
move to the next section, receive information for passing on to the
sections, and to share ideas with and support other Zone Section Leaders.
8. Attend all Zone meetings and workshops for Zone Teams, in order to
provide feedback for the Zone, and to have input into the training and
development plans for the section.
9 Complete the Initial and Practical Stages of the Adult Leader Training
Scheme within eighteen months of taking out a Leader's Warrant, and
continue to attend skills training on an ongoing basis.
10. Observe the Code of Conduct and Risk Management Policies of SCOUTS
New Zealand and regularly promote and remind members of their
importance.
11. Hold regular meetings in addition to the Annual General Meeting.
1.12 Position Description - Zone Training Leader
Purpose of the position
To plan, co-ordinate, organise and implement the training activities in the Zone
and ensure the standard of presentation is as high as possible.
Accountable to
The position is accountable to the Zone Leader for all adult training activities in
the Zone. It is one of a large number of positions reporting to the Zone Leader.
Liaises with
• The National Development Manager
• Other Zone Training Leaders
• Zone Section Leaders
Key tasks
1. In conjunction with the Regional Development Manager and the
appropriate National Section Leader, recruit, appoint and train Zone
Leaders/Advisers who can lead and deliver a quality training and support
service to each section or branch of Scouting.
2. Together with the Zone Leaders and Advisers, develop and publish an
Annual Zone Training Plan based on SCOUTS New Zealand’s Leader
Development Programme and required skill needs.
3. Ensure the Zone’s Leader training records are kept current so that both the
current level of Leader training achieved and future needs are easily
established.
4. Assist the Regional Development Manager to train newly appointed Zone
Leaders.
5. Observe the Code of Conduct and Risk Management Policies of SCOUTS
New Zealand and regularly promote and remind members of their
importance.
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