District Training Chairman
A Training chairman does the following:
Responsible to the program chair for the training of district volunteers at all levels (unit, district) by coordinating the efforts of the district training committee and maintaining the high standards for all training courses offered. Training is one of the critical issues to developing and conducting quality programs at all levels.
PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Responsible to the program chair for the training of district volunteers at all levels (unit, district) by coordinating the efforts of the district training committee and maintaining the high standards for all training courses offered. Training is one of the critical issues to developing and conducting quality programs at all levels.
PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Encourage and assist in planning and implementing a total leadership growth and development plan for all leaders, regardless of position.
- Select, recruit, and train trainers for district training events.
- Plan, coordinate, and schedule effective, year-round leadership training programs using the most current training materials of the Boy Scouts of America.
- Help conduct or coordinate council training events, which might include Wood Badge, Boy Scout Leader Outdoor session, Webelos Leader Outdoor Training, National Youth Leader Training, and Chartered Organization Representative Training.
- Approve applications for training recognition and service awards.
- Develop procedures for evaluating the effectiveness of the district’s leadership training program.
- Promote and support out-of-council training events, such as Philmont, area, and regional conferences.
- Ensure that backup training records are maintained in the local council service center.
- Coordinate the completion of unit training inventories.
- Complete and maintain an inventory of training supplies and materials.
- Meet (as needed) with the council training chair at the council’s coordinated meetings to plan and coordinate training courses and monitor achievement of council and district goals.
- Promote all on-line training through the Online Learning Center.
- Give special assistance in the training of new unit leaders.
- Work to ensure improvement in the Journey to Excellence training criterion.
What Makes a Trained Leader?
Fast Start Training
- Take immediately after registering as a leader and before meeting with youth members
- Course is specific to the program (Cub Scout leader, Boy Scout leader, Varsity Coach, or Venturing crew leader).
- Offered through MyScouting.org, or available on DVD
- Required for all leaders who have direct contact with youth
- Recommended for parents of all youth
- Teaches do’s and don’ts of working with youth
- Offered through MyScouting.org, or your district/council
- New online training session that replaced New Leader Essentials
- Offered through through MyScouting.org
- DVD (No. 36118) available for areas with limited Web access
- Hands-on training in how to run meetings and work with youth
- Based on leader’s position
- Cub Scout leaders, assistants, pack committee, and pack trainers
- Boy Scout leaders and assistants
- Varsity Coaches and assistants
- Venturing crew leaders and assistants
- Offered by the district or council as group training, small group training, or personal coaching
Types of Training Available
University of Scouting
University of Scouting (UoS) is an annual training conference for Cub Scout leaders by a council or district. Generally includes sections on games, crafts, skits and puppets, ceremonies, administration, and Webelos activity badge skills.
University of Scouting (UoS) is an annual training conference for Cub Scout leaders by a council or district. Generally includes sections on games, crafts, skits and puppets, ceremonies, administration, and Webelos activity badge skills.
The Fundamentals of Training (Train the Trainer)
This first part of the three part train-the-trainer continuum (T3) in Scouting is intended for both youth and adult trainers and introduces new Scouting trainers to teaching techniques and skills. This first part of the T3 continuum, The Fundamentals of Training, is designed to help Scouters, regardless of their experience, present effective training. The course will also help those who might have trained for other organizations learn the BSA's training techniques. And, it will help freshen up the skills of current BSA trainers.
This first part of the three part train-the-trainer continuum (T3) in Scouting is intended for both youth and adult trainers and introduces new Scouting trainers to teaching techniques and skills. This first part of the T3 continuum, The Fundamentals of Training, is designed to help Scouters, regardless of their experience, present effective training. The course will also help those who might have trained for other organizations learn the BSA's training techniques. And, it will help freshen up the skills of current BSA trainers.
The Trainers Edge
The Trainer's EDGE is the required train-the-trainer course for Wood Badge and National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT) staffs. The purpose of the Trainer's EDGE course is to provide and help develop the platform skills of a trainer. It is meant to supplement the practice offered through Wood Badge and NYLT staff development, with a focus on the participant, while raising the level of skill a trainer brings to the staff experience. This course is intended to "train the trainer" on behaviors and resources while offering hands-on experience in methods and media.
The Trainer's EDGE is the required train-the-trainer course for Wood Badge and National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT) staffs. The purpose of the Trainer's EDGE course is to provide and help develop the platform skills of a trainer. It is meant to supplement the practice offered through Wood Badge and NYLT staff development, with a focus on the participant, while raising the level of skill a trainer brings to the staff experience. This course is intended to "train the trainer" on behaviors and resources while offering hands-on experience in methods and media.
Wood Badge
Wood Badge is a training course for Scouters. Lord Baden-Powell, the founder of Scouting, directed the first course in 1919 and gave each of the participants one of the beads which he had captured from the African chieftain Dinizulu. Thus did the course name develop, for its symbol was literally a badge of wood.
Wood Badge is, further, Scouting's premier training course. Baden-Powell designed it so that Scouters could learn, in as practical a way possible, the skills and methods of Scouting. It is first and foremost, learning by doing. The members of the course are formed into patrols and these into a troop. The entire troop lives in the out-of-doors for a week, camping, cooking their own meals, and practicing Scout skills
See our Wood Badge Page for more Information.
Wood Badge is a training course for Scouters. Lord Baden-Powell, the founder of Scouting, directed the first course in 1919 and gave each of the participants one of the beads which he had captured from the African chieftain Dinizulu. Thus did the course name develop, for its symbol was literally a badge of wood.
Wood Badge is, further, Scouting's premier training course. Baden-Powell designed it so that Scouters could learn, in as practical a way possible, the skills and methods of Scouting. It is first and foremost, learning by doing. The members of the course are formed into patrols and these into a troop. The entire troop lives in the out-of-doors for a week, camping, cooking their own meals, and practicing Scout skills
See our Wood Badge Page for more Information.
NYLT
National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT) is an exciting, action-packed program designed for councils to provide youth members with leadership skills and experience they can use in their home troops and in other situations demanding leadership of self and others. NYLT is a six-day course. Content is delivered in a troop and patrol outdoor setting with an emphasis on immediate application of learning in a fun environment. Interconnecting concepts and work processes are introduced early, built upon, and aided by the use of memory aids, which allows participants to understand and employ the leadership skills much faster.
Visit www.scouting.org for more information on NYLT.
National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT) is an exciting, action-packed program designed for councils to provide youth members with leadership skills and experience they can use in their home troops and in other situations demanding leadership of self and others. NYLT is a six-day course. Content is delivered in a troop and patrol outdoor setting with an emphasis on immediate application of learning in a fun environment. Interconnecting concepts and work processes are introduced early, built upon, and aided by the use of memory aids, which allows participants to understand and employ the leadership skills much faster.
Visit www.scouting.org for more information on NYLT.
BALOO
Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation (BALOO) is a one-day training event, presented by the council, that introduces Cub Scout leaders and parents to the skills needed to plan and conduct pack outdoor activities, particularly pack camping.
This one day course is designed as an introduction to the Cub Scout outdoor program for those leaders who are interested in adding a camping component to their Pack activities. BALOO is an instructor-led course which is conducted at the Council level. BSA's Cub Scout level camping policies will be taught along with the necessary tools to help units carry out a successful camping experience.
Completion of this course is mandatory for at least one adult on a Pack overnighter.
Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation (BALOO) is a one-day training event, presented by the council, that introduces Cub Scout leaders and parents to the skills needed to plan and conduct pack outdoor activities, particularly pack camping.
This one day course is designed as an introduction to the Cub Scout outdoor program for those leaders who are interested in adding a camping component to their Pack activities. BALOO is an instructor-led course which is conducted at the Council level. BSA's Cub Scout level camping policies will be taught along with the necessary tools to help units carry out a successful camping experience.
Completion of this course is mandatory for at least one adult on a Pack overnighter.
ITOLS
Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills (ITOLS)
Working as patrols, this hands-on course provides adult leaders the practical outdoor skills they need to lead Scouts in the out-of-doors. Upon completion, leaders should feel comfortable teaching Scouts the basic skills required to obtain the First Class rank. Along with Scoutmaster Specifics this course is required of all direct contact leaders registered in Boy Scout Troops and Varsity Scout Teams, in order to be considered "trained".
Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills (ITOLS)
Working as patrols, this hands-on course provides adult leaders the practical outdoor skills they need to lead Scouts in the out-of-doors. Upon completion, leaders should feel comfortable teaching Scouts the basic skills required to obtain the First Class rank. Along with Scoutmaster Specifics this course is required of all direct contact leaders registered in Boy Scout Troops and Varsity Scout Teams, in order to be considered "trained".
OWLS
Outdoor Leader Skills for Webelos Leaders (OWLS) is designed to help Webelos leaders enhance the outdoor program for the Webelos Scouts in their den by teaching some basic outdoor skills as well as skills needed to complete many of the Webelos activity badges. This course can be taught as a stand-alone experience but is often presented in conjunction with Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills (IOLS).
Outdoor Leader Skills for Webelos Leaders (OWLS) is designed to help Webelos leaders enhance the outdoor program for the Webelos Scouts in their den by teaching some basic outdoor skills as well as skills needed to complete many of the Webelos activity badges. This course can be taught as a stand-alone experience but is often presented in conjunction with Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills (IOLS).
Powder Horn
Open to both registered adults and youth who are at least 13 and have completed the 8th grade, Powder Horn is a hands-on resource management course designed to give you the contacts and tools necessary to conduct an awesome high-adventure program in your troop, team, crew, or ship. Contact your area training chair for information about upcoming courses in your area. The syllabus is available by request from Volunteer Development.
Open to both registered adults and youth who are at least 13 and have completed the 8th grade, Powder Horn is a hands-on resource management course designed to give you the contacts and tools necessary to conduct an awesome high-adventure program in your troop, team, crew, or ship. Contact your area training chair for information about upcoming courses in your area. The syllabus is available by request from Volunteer Development.
Camp Health Officer Training
This presentation provides a detailed briefing for individuals selected to serve as a camp health officer at a council or district camping facility.
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This presentation provides a detailed briefing for individuals selected to serve as a camp health officer at a council or district camping facility.
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Leader Specific Training
Visit www.scouting.org for more information on other training available to adult leaders.
Visit www.scouting.org for more information on other training available to adult leaders.