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Apprentice Trainer Position Description

Responsible to:  Volunteer Coordinator

Term:    Appointed by the volunteer coordinator for term of two years. Trainers completing their apprenticeship will be appointed each year based on an annual performance review conducted by the volunteer coordinators or an assigned master trainer.

Basic Requirements:

  1. Is a registered member of GSUSA
  2. Has completed Orientation to Girl Scouts, or its equivalent, or a LIT course if a Senior Girl Scout
  3. Has completed an application and interview
  4. Must complete the council’s Train-The-Trainer course or demonstrate competence in planning, designing, delivering, and evaluating training for adults.

Accountabilities:

  • Meets all the basic requirements to be appointed as an apprentice trainer.
  • Conducts at least six (6) courses in a 24 month period (half of which are conducted in partnership with an experienced or master trainer).
  • Follows all GSUSA/council standards, policies, and procedures.
  • Completes and submits to the volunteer coordinator any required paper work (sign in sheets, participant evaluations, trainer evaluations, etc.) within two (2) weeks following each workshop.
  • Utilizes the approved course content outlines of the council adult education program where provide. 
  • Remains current on content and methods through attendance at updating conferences and trainer’s meetings, and through individual efforts. (workshops, research, etc.)
  • Cooperates with the volunteer coordinator in planning the service center adult education calendar(s).

Criteria for Advancement to Experienced Trainer

  1. The candidate meets all the basic criteria.
  2. The person has successfully completed a term of appointment as an apprentice trainer.
  3. She/he has taken at least one additional training course in a specialized skill area or trainer competency area.
  4. After appointment as an experienced trainer, the individual conducts an agreed-upon number of courses alone or as part of a team.  Or, the individual may serve on a training committee, task group, or training operational unit.
  5. The candidate completes and returns to the volunteer coordinator a trainer advancement application