Youth Leadership Team

The Youth Leadership Team is made up of the Team Leaders of each Home Team. They plan the Scout programme with support from Kaiarahi and make sure that Scouts is adventurous, fun, challenging, active and inclusive.

Team Leader Role Description

The Team Leader leads their Team. This includes helping the Scouts in their Team navigate their Scouting journey, contributing to the section’s Youth Leadership Team, and taking a leadership role in programme planning.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and lead Team meetings and activities
• Keep Team members informed of important information
• Assign Team members specific duties
• Represent the Team at Leadership Team meetings
• Prepare the Team to participate in Section activities
• Work with other Team Leaders to make sure the section runs well
• Know the abilities and strengths of each Team member
• Act as a role model for fellow Scouts

Assistant Team Leader Role Description

The Assistant Team Leader assists the Team Leader in leading their Team.

Key Responsibilities

• Help the Team Leader plan and steer Team meetings and activities.
• Help the Team Leader keep Team members informed
• Represent the Team at at Leadership Team meetings if the Team Leader is unavailable
• Help to prepare the Team to participates Section activities
• Know the abilities and strengths of each team member
• Take on the responsibilities of the Team Leader if they are unavailable
• Act as a role model for fellow Scouts