The_Rule_Book - Brooklyn Scouts, Wellington

2010 Edition
1.13 Position Description - National Section Leader
Purpose of the position
To provide leadership for and development of the section in accordance with the
aims of SCOUTS New Zealand and the section objectives.
Accountable to
National Section Leaders are accountable to the National Commissioner for:
• The review and development of the section programme to ensure it meets
the aim of SCOUTS New Zealand and the objectives of the section.
• Monitoring of the total programme performance on an annual basis to
ensure section objectives are achieved.
• Regular determination and review of the training needs of the section by
monitoring programme delivery, ensuring that training provided is relevant
and correctly delivered.
• Achievement of a good level of co-operation and understanding through all
levels of SCOUTS New Zealand in order to foster continual development of
the section.
• Planning and implementation of programme content of National Events to
ensure they meet the objectives of the section.
Liaises with
• Zone Leaders
• Regional Development Managers
• National Development Manager
Key tasks
1. Provide advice and recommendations to the National Commissioner on
policy and rules relating to the section.
2. Facilitate the production and distribution of resource material for use within
the section.
3. Provide information and advice to the sections through newsletters and
Regional or National meetings for the Zone Section Leaders.
4. Liaise with the National Commissioner to ensure the development and
implementation of programme policy and leader training within the section.
5. Provide input and assistance to National Office in the production of
publications issued by SCOUTS New Zealand in support of the youth
programme and Leader training.
6. Liaise with the National Commissioner on matters pertaining to uniform,
badges and publications relating to the section.
7. Support the planning and supervision of National events and activities for
the section to ensure that the programme content is in accordance with
Youth Programme policy.
8. Assist SCOUTS New Zealand to monitor the delivery standard of the section
programmes.
9. Observe the Risk Management Policy of SCOUTS New Zealand and
regularly promote and remind members of its importance.
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