Badge
Qualified Youth Leader: Kids Clubs
DESCRIPTION OF SKILLS
The holder of this badge has demonstrated sound judgment, strong leadership skills, and technical proficiency in:
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Principles of safe supervision of those under 18 years old
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Understanding the need to recognize and report signs of child abuse/neglect
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The dynamics of leadership principles as applied to youth and children
WHAT DOES THIS BADGE ALLOW ME TO DO?
This badge allows you to participate in trips and activities associated with Pathfinders/Nomads and Explorers/Junior MAC Clubs programs for The Mountaineers.
HOW DO I GET THIS BADGE?
You must first become a Qualified Youth Leader, read our Kids Clubs Handbooks, pass a short quiz that allows you to demonstrate your understanding of our policies. Please note that this badge expires after 3 years. To renew this badge you will need to retake the Qualified Youth Leader training for Kids Clubs and resubmit for a background check.
Note: In the event that your background check uncovers an incident that would make you ineligible to work with youth, we will contact you directly, and you simply will not receive a badge. We will not make this information public.