Master Trainer Position Description

Reports to:  Volunteer Coordinator

Term:    Appointed by volunteer coordinator for term of one year. Appointment for each additional year will be made based on an annual performance review conducted by the volunteer coordinator or an appointed instructor of trainers.

Basic Requirements:       

1. Is a registered member of GSUSA
2. Has successfully completed a term of appointment as an experienced trainer or has demonstrated competence in planning, designing, delivering, and evaluating training for adults.
3. Has taken at least one additional training course in a specialized skill area or trainer competency area.
4. Has served on a training committee or a task group designing training courses.
5. Has completed an application and interview.

Accountabilities:               

• Meets all the basic requirements to be appointed as a master trainer.
• Conducts at least three (3) workshops a year and/or serves on an adult education committee or task force.
• Follows all GSUSA/Council polices, safety standards, and procedures.
• Completes and submits to the volunteer coordinator all required paper work (sign in sheets, participant’s evaluation, trainer’s evaluation 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).
• Takes leadership role in council training functions, which could include (but not limited to):
  1. assisting with train the trainer courses under direction of GSUSA certified instructor of trainers or effectively facilitating adult learning course
  2. coordinating training events with the Volunteer Coordinator Training Development Coordinator
  3. acting as a mentor to an apprentice trainer
  4. developing training curriculum and materials
  5. producing trainers’ newsletter