Boy Scout Leadership Positions
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TROOP POSITIONS

Senior Patrol Leader (SPL)

 Job Description: The Senior Patrol Leader is elected by the Scouts to represent them as the top junior leader in the troop.  

Reports to and assessed by:  Scoutmaster
 

 Senior Patrol Leader duties:

·        Preside at all troop meetings, events, activities, and the annual program planning conference.

·        Chair the Patrol Leaders' Council (PLC) meeting once a month. Attends at least 5/6 of the PLC meetings occurring during his service period.

·        Appoint other boy leaders with the advice and consent of the Scoutmaster.

·        Prevent harassment of any Scout.

·        Assign duties and responsibilities to other junior leaders.

·        Assists with Scoutmaster in training junior leaders.

·        Delegate task to the ASPLs. Makes sure an ASPL attends any meeting/function he will not be able to attend (troop, PLC, Committee Meeting, etc.)

·        Oversee the planning efforts of the Chief Camping Officer for all Troop campouts (whether he attends these outing or not).

·        Has good attendance at Troop meetings (>75%).

·        Attend at least 2/3 of the monthly events during his service period.

·        Set a good example.

·        Work with the SM to identify and assign one adult to mentor each of the key positions in the troop (e.g., Patrol Leader, Assistant Patrol Leader, etc.). These mentors will work with the Senior Patrol Leader to provide focused guidance and identify positive feedback and growth opportunities for these key leaders in the troop.

·        Provide an assessment of each of his “reports”  (e.g., Patrol Leader) providing feedback on their performance and suggestions on how to perform their role more effectively. The Senior Patrol Leader will consult  with the adult assigned to mentor the “report” prior to conveying their feedback.

·        Enthusiastically wear the Scout Uniform correctly.

·        Live by the Scout Oath and Law.

·        Show Scout spirit.

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Summer Camp Senior Patrol Leader (SPL)
 

Job Description: The Summer Camp Senior Patrol Leader is appointed by the Troop Committee serve as the SPL for the current years Summer Camp outing.
 

Reports to and assessed by: Summer Camp Scoutmaster

Summer Camp Senior Patrol Leader duties:

 ·        Overall responsibility for the physical aspects of Camp, Organization, Program Coordination, and Scout Advancement.

·        Determine criteria and judging for “best patrol” competition.

·        Coordinate and approve final draft of Parents Guide to Summer Camp.

·        Insure that every troop member gets a copy of the guide.

·        Distribute and insure return of permission slips, Code of Conduct and Advancement Contract forms.

·        Develop check-in and check-out lists for departure and return.

·        Organize parents and scouts meeting at Court of Honor.

·        Select with SMS, summer camp leadership for;

·        Assistant Senior Patrol leader

·        Troop Guide-1^st year Scouts

·        Troop Guide-Non 1^st year Scouts

·        One or more Special Events Coordinators (as necessary)

·        Patrol Leaders
·        Assistant Patrol Leaders

·        Quartermaster

·        Logistics/transport coordinator

·        Perform the duties of the Senior Patrol leader as it applies to the planning and execution of Summer Camp.

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Assistant Senior Patrol Leader (ASPL)

Job Description: The Assistant Senior Patrol Leader is the second highest-ranking junior leader in the Troop. He is elected by the Scouts with the approval of the Scoutmaster. The Assistant Senior Patrol Leader acts as the Senior Patrol Leader in the absence of the Senior Patrol Leader or when called upon. He also provides leadership to other junior leaders in the Troop.

Reports to and assessed by: Senior Patrol Leader

Assistant Senior Patrol Leader duties:

·        Help with leading meetings and activities as called upon by the Senior Patrol Leader.

·        Take over troop leadership in the absence of the Senior Patrol Leader.

·        Be responsible for training and giving direct leadership to the following appointed junior leaders: Scribe, Librarian, Troop Historian, Quartermaster and Chaplain Aide.

·        Perform tasks assigned by the Senior Patrol Leader.

·        Serve as a member of the Patrol Leaders' Council (PLC) and attends at least 2/3 of the PLC meetings occurring during his service period.

·        Consult with the Senior Patrol Leader in the feedback process for all reports to ensure his insights and guidance is available to the SPL.

·        Attain agreement of troop and patrol leadership on topics for instruction as guidance for Chief Instructor.

·        Prevent harassment of any Scout

·        Attend at least 2/3 of the monthly events during his service period.

·        Has good attendance at Troop meetings (75%)

·        Set a good example.

·        Enthusiastically wear the Scout Uniform correctly.

·        Live by the Scout Oath and Law.

·        Show Scout spirit.

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Troop Quartermaster

Job Description: The Troop Quartermaster keeps track of troop equipment and assures it is in working order.

Reports to and assessed by: The Assistant Senior Patrol Leader

Troop Quartermaster duties:

·        Schedule one, troop wide “trailer cleanup day”, each year for equipment inventory purposes.

·        Keep records on patrol and troop equipment.

·        Keep equipment in good repair.

·        Issue equipment and see that it is returned in good order.

·        Suggest new or replacement items.

·        Work with the troop committee member responsible for equipment.

·        Have good attendance at Troop meeting.

·        Attends at least 2/3 of the monthly events during his service period.

·        Set a good example.

·        Enthusiastically wear the Scout Uniform correctly.

·        Live by the Scout Oath and Law.

·        Show Scout spirit.

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Troop Scribe

Job Description: The Troop Scribe keeps the troop records. He records the activities of the Patrol Leaders' Council (PLC) and keeps a record of dues, advancement, and Scout attendance at troop meetings.

Reports to and assessed by: The Assistant Senior Patrol Leader

Troop Scribe duties:

·        Attend and keep a log of Patrol Leaders' Council (PLC) Meetings.

·        Record attendance at troop functions.

·        Record advancement in troop records.

·        Work with the troop committee member responsible for finance, records, and advancement.

·        Have good attendance at Troop meetings.

·        Attends at least 2/3 of the monthly events during his service period.

·        Set a good example.

·        Enthusiastically wear the Scout Uniform correctly.

·        Live by the Scout Oath and Law.

·        Show Scout spirit.

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Troop Guide

Job Description: To work actively with new Scouts in the Baden-Powell program. The Troop Guides introduce new Scouts to troop operations and help them feel comfortable in the troop.

Reports to and assessed by:  The Assistant Scoutmaster of the Baden-Powell patrol (New Scout Patrol )

Troop Guide duties:

·        Help new Scouts earn advancement requirements through First Class.

·        Advise patrol leader on his duties and responsibilities at PLC meetings.

·        Attend Patrol Leaders Council (PLC) meetings with the New Scout Patrol Leader.

·        Prevent harassment of new Scouts.

·        Help Assistant Scoutmaster train new Scouts by older Scouts.

·        Guide new Scouts through early troop experiences to help them become comfortable in the troop and the outdoors.

·        Teach basic Scout skills.

·        Assist the Summer Camp ASPL in getting new scouts through First Class Trail

·        Have good attendance at Troop meeting (>75%).

·        Attends at least 2/3 of the monthly events during his service period.

·        Set a good example.

·        Enthusiastically wear the Scout Uniform correctly.

·        Live by the Scout Oath and Law.

·        Show Scout spirit.

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Chief Instructor

Job Description: The  Chief Instructor organizes instructors who teach scouting skills.

Reports to and assessed by:  The Senior Patrol Leader

Chief Instructor duties:

·        Plan the instruction schedule for upcoming  troop meetings.

·        Prepare well in advance for each teaching assignment

·        Identifies qualified instructors (Scouts or Adults) to address the training needs of the troop

·        Ensure that needed facilities are in place for successful training delivery by the instructors (works with instructors to ensure all needs are met).

·        Publish the training schedule ahead of time so all troop members know of upcoming training events/opportunities. 

·        Attends at least 2/3 of the troop meetings during his service period.

·        Attend Patrol Leaders Council (PLC) meetings

·        Set a good example.

·        Enthusiastically wear the Scout uniform correctly.

·        Live by the Scout Oath and Law.

·        Show Scout spirit.

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Instructor

Job Description: The Instructor teaches scouting skills.

Reports to and assessed by:  The Chief Instructor

Instructor duties:

·        Instruct Scouting skills as needed within the troop or patrols.

·        Attend at least 2/3 of the troop meetings during his service period.

·        Prepare well in advance for each teaching assignment.

·        Work with Chief Instructor to ensure training facilities are in place

·        Set a good example.

·        Enthusiastically wear the Scout uniform correctly.

·        Live by the Scout Oath and Law.

·        Show Scout spirit.

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Chief Camping Officer

Job Description: The Chief Camping officer ensures that all outings are organized.

Reports to and assessed by: The Senior Patrol Leader

Chief Camping Officer duties:

·        Work with other troop leaders (adult and Scout) to ensure that a rolling 12 month outing/activity plan exists with dates identified

·        Work with the Scout Master to ensure that 1 adult is assigned to each outing to serve as an oversight function.

·        Assign and enroll one Scout (Outing Coordinator) for each outing event to work with the designated adult to ensure that all outings are planned ahead of time.

·        In the case of outings which require significant planning efforts (e.g., High Adventure), assign multiple Scouts as appropriate based on guidance from the adult assigned to the outing.

·        Check periodically with the adult and Scout assigned to each outing to ensure that the planning process is on track.

·        Travel plans (drivers, vehicle size, maps, itinerary, float plan, etc.)

·        Tour permit

·        Food

·        Permission slip collection

·        Funds collection

·        Fees to be paid

·        Have good attendance at Troop meeting.

·        Attend Patrol Leaders Council (PLC) meetings

·        Attends at least 2/3 of the monthly events during his service period.

·        Set a good example.

·        Enthusiastically wear the Scout Uniform correctly.

·        Live by the Scout Oath and Law.

·        Show Scout spirit.

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 Outing Coordinator

Job Description: Works with a designated adult to plan and execute an assigned outing.

Reports to and assessed by: Chief Camping Officer.

Outing Coordinator duties:

·        Under the guidance of the assigned adult, work the details of an assigned outing to ensure that it is successfully executed. This includes working with an assigned adult to plan details such as:

·        Travel plans (drivers, vehicle size, maps, itinerary, float plan, etc.)

·        Tour permit

·        Food & planned approach for cooking on outing (patrol or troop)

·        Permission slip collection

·        Reservations (campsite, facilities, etc.)

·        Funds collection

·        Fees to be paid out

·        Act as the SPL in the event that the SPL and ASPL are not in attendance at the outing.

·        Under the guidance of the assigned adult, complete a financial summary of the trip after the outing showing income and expenses associated with the outing and informs the Troop Treasurer (who should expect receipts from people who incurred the actual expenses).

·        Have good attendance at Troop meeting.

·        Attends at least 2/3 of the monthly events during his service period.

·        Set a good example.

·        Enthusiastically wear the Scout Uniform correctly.

·        Live by the Scout Oath and Law.

·        Show Scout spirit.

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Advancement Scribe

Job Description: The Advancement Scribe maintains records of advancements within the troop.

Reports to and assessed by: The Senior Patrol Leader and works with the adult in charge of advancements

Advancement Scribe duties:

·        Keep records on advancements in rank and merit badges.

·        Facilitate the Court of Honor ceremony.

·        Have good attendance at Troop meeting.

·        Attend Patrol Leaders Council (PLC) meetings

·        Attend at least 2/3 of the monthly events during his service period.

·        Set a good example.

·        Enthusiastically wear the Scout Uniform correctly.

·        Live by the Scout Oath and Law.

·        Show Scout spirit.

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Gamemaster

Job Description: The Gamemaster ensures that an appropriate game is available for each troop meeting.

Reports to and assessed by: The Senior Patrol Leader

Gamemaster duties:

·        Research a variety of appropriate games for rotational use in troop meetings which

·        Are entertaining for all members of the troop

·        Instill a sense of teamwork and/or skill development in the troop

·        Have good attendance at Troop meeting (>75% - have a designated and informed backup when unable to attend).

·        Attend Patrol Leaders Council (PLC) meetings

·        Attends at least 2/3 of the monthly events during his service period.

·        Set a good example.

·        Enthusiastically wear the Scout Uniform correctly.

·        Live by the Scout Oath and Law.

·        Show Scout spirit.

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Librarian

Job Description: The Librarian takes care of troop literature.

Reports to and assessed by: The Assistant Senior Patrol Leader

Librarian duties:

·        Establish and take care of the troop library.

·        Keep records on literature owned by the troop.

·        Add new or replacement items as needed.

·        Keep books and pamphlets available for borrowing at troop meetings.

·        Keep a system for checking books and pamphlets in and out.

·        Follow up on late returns.

·        Attend Patrol Leaders Council (PLC) meetings

·        Set a good example.

·        Attends at least 2/3 of the monthly events during his service period.

·        Wear the Scout Uniform correctly.

·        Live by the Scout Oath and Law.

·        Show Scout spirit.

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OA Troop Representative

Job Description: An Order of the Arrow Troop Representative is a youth liaison serving between the local OA lodge or chapter and his troop. In his troop, he serves as a communication and programmatic link to the Arrowman and adult leaders and Scouts who are not presently members of the Order. He does this in a fashion that strengthens the mission of the lodge and purpose of the Order. By setting a good example, he enhances the image of the Order as a service arm to his troop.

Reports to and assessed by: The Assistant Senior Patrol Leader

OA Troop Representative duties:

·        Serve as a communication link between the lodge or chapter and the troop.

·        Encourage year round and resident camping in the troop.

·        Encourage older Scout participation in high adventure programs.

·        Encourage Scouts to actively participate in community service projects.

·        Assist with leadership skills training in the troop.

·        Encourage Arrowmen to assume leadership positions in the troop.

·        Encourage Arrowmen in the troop to be active participants in the lodge and/or chapter activities and to seal their membership in the Order by becoming Brotherhood members.

·        Set a good example.

·        Enthusiastically wear the Scout uniform correctly.

·        Live by the Scout Oath, Scout Law and OA Obligation .

·        Show Scout spirit

OA Troop Representative Qualifications:

·        Under 18 years old

·        Appointed by SPL with SM approval

·        OA Member in good standing

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High Adventure Assistant

Job Description: The High Adventure Assistant is responsible for supporting the troop’s High Adventure Coordinator in the process of preparing for a yearly High Adventure trip.
 

Reports to and assessed by:  The High Adventure Coordinator

High Adventure Assistant duties:

·        Under the guidance of the High Adventure Coordinator, work the details of the outing to ensure that it is successfully executed. This includes working to plan details such as:

·        Travel plans (drivers, vehicle size, maps, itinerary, float plan, etc.)

·        Tour permit

·        Food & planned approach for cooking on outing (patrol or troop)

·        Permission slip

·        Reservations & permits (camp site, facilities, etc.)

·        Funds collection

·        Fees to be paid out

·        Physical & Health forms

·        Ensuring that shakedown outings are planned and executed.

·        Under the guidance of the assigned adult, complete a financial summary of the trip after the outing showing income and expenses associated with the outing and informs the Troop Treasurer (who should expect receipts from people who incurred the actual expenses).

·        Have good attendance at Troop meeting.

·        Attends at least 2/3 of the monthly events during his service period.

·        Set a good example.

·        Enthusiastically wear the Scout Uniform correctly.

·        Live by the Scout Oath and Law.

·        Show Scout spirit.

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Conservation & Service Officer(s)

Job Description: The Conservation Officer is responsible for raising and maintaining awareness among the troop members of the importance of  performing community service and environment conservation.

Reports to and assessed by:  Senior Patrol Leader

Conservation & Service Officer duties:

·        Ensure that the Troop organizes or participates in at least 3 service projects throughout the year in addition to those organized by Eagle Scout candidates.

·        At least 1 of these projects must have a specific focus on conservation of the environment (others may simply provide community service to an organization in a non-fundraising manner).

·        Provide a frequent (weekly) exposure of the troop to interests and issues associated with community service and conservation.   This may take the form of:

·        Short lectures on a weekly basis.

·        Organized visits from experts in a related field

·        Notification of opportunities for scouts to perform community service outside of troop organized events.

·        Have good attendance at Troop meeting.

·        Attends at least 2/3 of the monthly events during his service period.

·        Set a good example

·        Enthusiastically wear the Scout Uniform correctly

·        Live by the Scout Oath and Law.

·        Show Scout spirit.

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Den Chief (optional)

Job Description: The Den Chief works with the Cub Scouts, Webelos Scouts, and den leaders in the Cub Scout pack.

Reports to and assessed by: The Den Leader in the pack and the Assistant Scoutmaster for the New Scout Patrol in the troop.

Den Chief duties:

·        Serve as the activities assistant at den meetings.

·        Meet regularly with the Den Leader to review the den and pack meeting plans.

·        If serving as a Webelos Den Chief, prepare boys to join Boy Scouting.

·        Project a positive image of Boy Scouting.

·        Know the purposes of Cub Scouting.

·        Encourage Cub Scouts to join a Boy Scout troop upon graduation.

·        Help out at weekly den meetings and monthly pack meetings.

·        Attends at least 2/3 of the den meetings/events during his service period.

·        Be a friend to the boys in the den.

·        Set a good example.

·        Wear the Scout uniform correctly.

·        Live by Scout Oath and Law.

·        Show scout Spirit.

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Chaplain Aide (optional)