Job Description for the Troop Leader

Girl Scouts-Mt. Wilson Vista Council

Appointed by and reports to: Service Unit Manager (volunteer) and Membership Services Director (paid staff member)

Term of appointment: One year-October 1 to September 30. May be reappointed yearly

Purpose of Job: To work with girls in planning and carrying out a quality Girl Scout program

Principal Duties

• Acquire fundamental knowledge of the Girl Scout program. Complete new leader orientation training within one months of appointment.
• Recruit adults to serve as members of the Troop Committee; maintain a working relationship with the committee.
• Prepare for and conduct troop meetings on a regular timetable.
• Plan troop program with girls.
• Promote variety in the troop program and provide new learning opportunities for girls.
• Register troop promptly and maintain accurate records.
• Communicate effectively with troop's parents.
• Participate in Council fundraisers-Fall Products, Cookies, and Parent Partnership.
• Attend or send representative to Association and Service Unit meetings.
• Participate in the planning for Service Unit activities.
• Become familiar with, accept, and follow Girl Scout policies, standards, procedures, and practices as defined by GSUSA and Mt. Wilson Vista Council.

Qualifications

• Registered member of GSUSA
• Communication skills
• Believes and practices the principles of GSUSA
• Flexibility
• Maturity of judgment
• Objectivity
• Dependability
• Creativity
• Leadership skills
• Ability to understand the needs of today's girls