Scout Positions of Responsibility

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1 Scout Positions of Responsibility Resources: Scoutmaster's Junior Leader Training Manual Junior Leader Handbook The Senior Patrol Leader Handbook

2 Senior Patrol Leader Responsible To: Scoutmaster and troop members Preside at all troop meetings, events, activities, and annual program planning conference. Chair the patrol leaders' council Appoint boy leaders with the advice and consent of the Scoutmaster Assign duties and responsibilities to other patrol leaders. Work with the Scoutmaster in training junior leaders. Set a good example. Wear the Scout uniform correctly. Live by the Scout Oath and Law Show and help develop Scout spirit.

3 Assistant Senior Patrol Leader Responsible To: Senior Patrol Leader Be responsible for training and giving direct leadership to the following appointed junior leaders: Order of the Arrow troop representative, scribe, librarian, instructor, quartermaster, and chaplain aide. Help lead meetings and activities as called upon by the senior patrol leader. Guide the troop in the senior patrol leaders absence. Perform tasks assigned by the senior patrol leader. Function as a member of the patrol leaders' council. Set a good example. Wear the Scout uniform correctly. Live by the Scout Oath and Law Show and help develop Scout spirit.

4 Patrol Leader Responsible To: Senior Patrol Leader Plan and lead patrol meetings and activities. Keep patrol members informed. Assign each patrol member a task and help them succeed. Represent the patrol at all patrol leaders' council meetings and the annual program planning conference. Prepare the patrol to take part in all troop activities. Show and help develop patrol spirit. Work with the other troop leaders to make the troop run well. Know what patrol members and other leaders can do. Set a good example. Wear the Scout uniform correctly. Live by the Scout Oath and Law

5 Assistant Patrol Leader Responsible To: Patrol Leader Plan and lead patrol meetings and activities. Keep patrol members informed. Prepare the patrol to take part in all troop activities. Lead the patrol in the patrol leader's absence. Represent the patrol at all patrol leaders' council meetings in the patrol leader's absence. Show and help develop patrol spirit. Work with the other troop leaders to make the troop run well. Set a good example. Wear the Scout uniform correctly. Live by the Scout Oath and Law

6 New Patrol Leader of a New-Scout Patrol Responsible To: Senior patrol leader, through the troop guide Plan and lead patrol meetings and activities. Prepare the patrol to take part in all troop activities. Show and help develop patrol spirit. Keep patrol members informed. Assign each patrol member a task. Represent the patrol at all patrol leaders' council meetings during your term of office. Know the strengths, limitations, and capabilities of patrol members and other leaders. Set a good example. Wear the Scout uniform correctly. Live by the Scout Oath and Law

7 Troop Guide Responsible To: Assistant Scoutmaster of the new-scout patrol, and senior patrol leader Introduce new Scouts to troop operations. Guide new Scouts through early Scouting activities. Shield new Scouts from harassment by older Scouts. Help new Scouts earn the First Class rank in their first year. Teach basic Scout skills. Coach the patrol leader of the new-scout patrol on his duties. Work with the patrol leader at patrol leaders' council meetings. Attend patrol leaders' council meetings with the patrol leader of the new-scout patrol. Assist the assistant Scoutmaster with training. Coach individual Scouts on Scouting challenges. Set a good example. Wear the Scout uniform correctly. Live by the Scout Oath and Law Show and help develop Scout spirit.

8 Junior Assistant Scoutmaster Responsible To: Scoutmaster The junior assistant Scoutmaster serves in the capacity of an assistant Scoutmaster, except where legal age and maturity are required. He must be at least 16 years old and not yet 18. He's appointed by the Scoutmaster because of his leadership ability. Function as an assistant Scoutmaster. Perform duties assigned by the Scoutmaster. Set a good example. Enthusiastically wears the Scout uniform correctly. Lives by the Scout Oath and Law Shows Scout spirit.

9 Troop Scribe Responsible To: Assistant senior patrol leader. The scribe keeps the troop records. He records the activities of the patrol leaders' council and keeps a record of dues, advancement, and Scout attendance at troop meetings. Attends and keeps a log of patrol leaders' council meetings. Records individual Scout attendance and dues payments. Records individual Scout advancement progress. Works with the troop committee member responsible for records, advancement, and finance. Enthusiastically wears the Scout uniform correctly. Lives by the Scout Oath and Law Shows Scout spirit.

10 Troop Quartermaster Responsible To: Assistant senior patrol leader. The quartermaster keeps track of troop equipment and sees that it is in good working order. Keeps records on patrol and troop equipment Makes sure equipment is in good working condition Issues equipment and makes sure it's returned in good condition Makes suggestions for new or replacement items Works with the troop committee member responsible for equipment Sets a good example Enthusiastically wears the Scout uniform correctly Lives by the Scout Oath and Law Shows Scout spirit

11 Chaplain's Aide Responsible to: Assistant senior patrol leader The chaplain's aide works with the troop chaplain to meet the religious needs of Scouts in the troop. He also works to promote the religious emblems program. Assists the troop chaplain with religious services at troop activities Tells Scouts about the religious emblem program for their faith Makes sure religious holidays are considered during troop program planning Helps plan for religious observance in troop activities Sets a good example Enthusiastically wears the Scout uniform correctly Lives by the Scout Oath and Law Shows Scout spirit

12 Instructor Responsible to: Assistant senior patrol leader The instructor teaches Scouting skills. Teaches basic Scouting skills in troop and patrols Sets a good example Enthusiastically wears the Scout uniform correctly Lives by the Scout Oath and Law Shows Scout spirit

13 Librarian Responsible to: Assistant senior patrol leader The librarian takes care of the troop library. Sets up and takes care of a troop library Keeps records of books, pamphlets, and videos owned by the troop Adds new or replacement items as needed Keeps items available for borrowing Keeps a system for checking items in and out Follows up on late returns Sets a good example Enthusiastically wears the Scout uniform correctly Lives by the Scout Oath and Law Shows Scout spirit

14 Historian Responsible to: Assistant senior patrol leader The historian keeps a historical record or scrapbook of troop activities. Gathers pictures and facts about past troop activities and keeps them in a historical file or scrapbook. Takes care of troop trophies, ribbons, and souvenirs of troop activities Keeps information about former members of the troop Sets a good example Enthusiastically wears the Scout uniform correctly Lives by the Scout Oath and Law Shows Scout spirit

15 Den Chief Responsible to: The den leader in the Cub Scout pack and the assistant Scoutmaster for the new Scout patrol in the troop. The den chief works with the Cub Scouts, Webelos Scouts, and den leaders in the Cub Scout pack. Knows the purposes of Cub Scouting Helps Cub Scouts advance through the Cub Scout ranks Encourages Cub Scouts to join a Boy Scout troop upon graduation Assists with activities in the den meetings Is a friend to the boys in the den Helps out at weekly den meetings and monthly pack meetings Meets with adult members of the den, pack, and troop as necessary Sets a good example Enthusiastically wears the Scout uniform correctly Lives by the Scout Oath and Law Shows Scout spirit

16 Order of the Arrow Representative Responsible to: Assistant Senior Patrol Leader. The Order of the Arrow Representative from a Boy Scout troop or Varsity Scout team is a youth liaison between the local OA lodge or chapter. He coordinates service opportunities, unit elections, camp promotions, and inductions within the unit with the local OA lodge or chapter. He may request lodge and chapter resources to help meet the needs of his unit. In his unit, he helps meet the needs of the unit and will serve as a communication and programmatic link to and from Arrowmen, adult leaders and Scouts who are not presently members of the Order. He will do this in a fashion that strengthens the mission of the lodge, purpose of the Order and the mission of the Boy Scouts of America. By setting a good example, he will enhance the image of the Order as a service arm to his unit. Serves as a communication link between the lodge or chapter and the troop or team. Encourages year round and resident camping in the unit. Encourages older Scout participation in high adventure programs. Encourages Scouts to actively participate in community service projects. Assists with leadership skills training in the unit. Encourages Arrowmen to assume leadership positions in the unit. Encourages Arrowmen in the unit to be active participants in the lodge and/or chapter activities and to seal their membership in the Order by becoming Brotherhood members. Regularly attends troop meetings, troop campouts, and troop/team events during his service period. Sets a good example. Enthusiastically and correctly wears the Scout uniform (all four parts). Lives by the Scout Oath and Law and the OA Obligation. Shows Scout spirit. He must be a registered member of the Order of the Arrow in good standing with both the Lodge and/or Chapter, and the unit

17 Webmaster Responsible to: Assistant Senior Patrol Leader. Add new content to and remove outdated content from, the troop website. Work with the Troop to create a roster of phone, cell, and s for use by the troop. Works with various unit members on need topics. Ensures the Web site is as youth-run as possible Helps out Web site where needed. Sets a good example Enthusiastically and correctly wears the Scout uniform (all four parts). Shows Scout spirit

18 Leave No Trace Trainer Responsible to: Assistant Senior Patrol Leader. The Leave No Trace Trainer specializes in teaching Leave No Trace principles and ensures that the troop follows the principles of Leave No Trace on all outings such as camping and other outdoor activities. He can also help Scouts earn the Leave No Trace award. He should have a thorough understanding of and commitment to Leave No Trace. Ideally, he should have completed Leave No Trace training as well as earned both the Camping and Environmental Science merit badges. Helps minimize impact on the land by teaching members the principles of Leave No Trace and improving Scouts outdoor ethics decision-making skills. Sets a good example Enthusiastically and correctly wears the Scout uniform (all four parts). Shows Scout spirit Sets a good example Enthusiastically wears the Scout uniform correctly Lives by the Scout Oath and Law Shows Scout spirit The senior patrol leader may appoint a Scout, 14 years or older who has successfully completed the official 16-hour Leave No Trace Trainer training course, to serve as the troop Leave No Trace Trainer. A Scout under the age of 14, or who has not completed Leave No Trace Trainer training, may serve as an instructor teaching Leave No Trace skills until he obtains the necessary training.

19 Bugler Responsible to: Assistant Senior Patrol Leader. The Troop Bugler should be able to make appropriate bugle calls, as requested, at troop activities. Makes appropriate bugle calls, as requested, at troop/team activities Sets a good example Enthusiastically wears the Scout uniform correctly Lives by the Scout Oath and Law Shows Scout spirit

20 Troop 723 Junior Leader Position Contract Introduction: By accepting the position of, I agree to provide service and leadership in Troop 723. That responsibility should be fun and rewarding. The job description you have received provides some of the things you are expected to do while serving as a junior leader. You should attend a Troop Leadership Training session to acquire more information and skills for leading the troop and fulfilling your responsibilities. Resources: There are many resources available to you to help you do your job. These include people such as your Scoutmaster, Assistant Scoutmasters, Troop Committee members, your fellow troop members, teachers, religious advisers and community leaders. Some literature resources are: The Boy Scout Handbook Senior Patrol Leader Handbook Scoutmaster Handbook Field book Troop Program Features Boys Life Magazine Activity calendars As the, I promise to do my best to fulfill the duties and expectations of this position. I understand that my performance in this position will be evaluated by the Scoutmaster and the adult leaders on the basis of my abilities and the job description given, as well as the demonstration of Scout Spirit and leadership at troop meetings and other events. Scout s Signature Date Adult s Signature Date