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Joey Scout Leader


RESPONSIBLE TO : GROUP LEADER

1. BROAD OBJECTIVES
(a) To promote Joey Scout activities at Group / local level (b) To strongly encourage progression of Joey Scouts into the Cub Scouts. (c) To encourage and facilitate the development of each individual in the Mob.

2. FUNCTIONS
(a)	Set a high standard of behaviour through personal example and encouragement.
(b)	Ensure the effective functioning of the Joey Scout Mob.
(c)	Provide and arrange the instruction and assistance of Joey Scouts in skills appropriate to the program of the Joey Scout Mob.
(d)	In co-operation with all the Joey Scout Leaders, including the Joey Scout Helpers, ensure all elements of the Joey Scout Section (including overnight activities) are included in all Mob programs.
(e)	Ensure adequate adult supervision of all activities
(f)	Establish and maintain friendly relationships with parents, involving them, where appropriate, in the Mob's activities and explain the principles of the Association and the reasons behind the programs.
(g)	Ensure that all Assistant Joey Scout Leaders and Joey Scout Helpers, have and discharge specific responsibilities in the various aspects of the Mob's program and involve them as important members of the Leadership team.
(h)	Enhance the personal growth and development, physically, intellectually, socially and spiritually, of the Joey Scouts by encouraging their participation in challenging activities.
(i)	Develop a high degree of co-operation with the Cub Scout Section and encourage individual's progress through all Sections.
(j)	Develop an understanding and knowledge of all Sections.
(k)	Support all District / Area / Region run activities relevant to Joey Scout Section.
(l)	Attend and actively participate in the following meetings:
		(i) Meetings and activities of the Mob (ii) Mob program planning meetings. (iii) Group Council meetings. (iv) District Training meetings. (v) Other planning meetings (Group / District / Area / Region / Branch).
(m)	Ensure that adequate and correct records are kept in relation to the Mob membership, finance and equipment.
(n)	Ensure that the Youth membership details are forwarded to the Cub Scout Section at the advancement ceremony.
(o)	Through the Group Council and at other appropriate times, or as the need arises, keep the Group Leader informed of all matters relevant to the Joey Scout Mob.
(p)	Ensure correct administration of Mob activities in accordance with Association and Branch policies.
(q)	Ensure maintenance of Mob equipment.

3. REQUIREMENTS

(a)		Enthusiastic and able to motivate young people and adults.
(b)		Have a strong commitment to the Joey Scout Section.
(c)		Ability to communicate with young people and adults.
(d)		Be prepared to complete all modules of the Leader of Youth Development Program.
(e)		Be prepared to share leadership and develop other leaders.

Assistant Joey Scout Leader


RESPONSIBLE TO: JOEY SCOUT LEADER (FOR GROUP LEADER)
BROAD OBJECTIVES:
(a)	To assist in the promotion of Joey Scout activities at Group Level.
(b)	To strongly encourage progression of Joey Scouts into the Cub Scouts.
(c)	To encourage and facilitate the development of each individual in the Mob.

FUNCTIONS:
(a)	Set a high standard of behaviour through personal example and encouragement.
(b)	Assist JSL to ensure the effective functioning of the Joey Scout Mob.
(c)	Assist JSL to provide and arrange the instruction and assistance of Joey Acouts in skills appropriate to the program of the Joey Scout Mob.
(d)	In co-operation with all the Joey Scout Leaders, including the Joey Scout Helpers, ensure all elements of the Joey Scout section are included in all Mob programs.
(e)	Assist JSL to ensure adequate adult supervision of all activities.
(f)	Maintain friendly relationships with parents / parent helpers.
(g)	Carry out specific responsibilities delegated by JSL in various aspects of the Mob's program and be seen as an important member of the Leadership team.
(h)	Enhance the personal growth and development, physically, intellectually, socially and spiritually, of the Joey Scouts by encouraging their participation in challenging activities.
(i)	Develop a high degree of co-operation with the Cub Scout sectino and supoort JSL to encourage Joey Scouts to continue to that Section.
(j)	Develop an understanding and knowledge of all Sections.
(k)	Support all District/Area/Region run activities relevant to Joey Scout Section.
(l)	Attend and actively participate in the following meeting:
	Meeting and activities of the Mob Mob program planning meetings Group Council meetings District Training meetings Other planning meetings (Group/District/Area/Region/Branch)




(m)	Maintain adequate records if that responsibility is delegated by JSL.
(n)	Assist JSL to maintain Mob equipment.

REQUIREMENTS:
(a)	Enthusiastic and able to motivate young people.
(b)	Have a strong communication to the Joey Scout Section.
(c)	Ability to communicate with young people and adults.
(d)	Be prepared to complete all modules of the Leaders of Youth Development Program.
(e)	Be prepared to assist JSL in leadership role.