Troop Leadership Positions
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Senior Patrol Leader (SPL)
Honor Roll
SPLs of Troop 805
Job Description
The Senior Patrol Leader is elected by the Scouts to represent them as the top junior leader in the troop.
Reports to
Scoutmaster
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.
- Appointed other boy leaders with the advice and consent of the Scoutmaster.
- Assign duties and responsibilities to other junior leaders.
- Assists with Scoutmaster in training junior leaders.
- Delegates task to the ASPLs. Makes sure an ASPL attends any meeting/function he will not be able to attend (troop, PLC, Committee Meeting, etc.)
- Oversees the planning efforts of Scouts for all Troop campouts (whether he attends these outing or not).
- Has 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.
Assistant Senior Patrol Leader (ASPL)
Job Description
The Assistant Senior Patrol Leader is the second highest-ranking junior leader in the Troop. He is appointed by the Senior Patrol Leader 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
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, Instructor, Quartermaster and Chaplain Aide.
- Perform tasks assigned by the Senior Patrol Leader.
- Serves as a member of the Patrol Leaders’ Council (PLC) and attends at least 2/3 of the PLC meetings occurring during his service period.
- Attends at least 2/3 of the monthly events during his service period.
- Has good attendance at Troop meeting.
- Set a good example.
- Enthusiastically wear the Scout Uniform correctly.
- Live by the Scout Oath and Law.
- Show Scout spirit.
Junior Assistant Scoutmaster (JASM)
Job Description
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 is appointed by the Scoutmaster because of his demonstrated leadership ability.
Reports to
Scoutmaster
Duties
- Function as an Assistant Scoutmaster (except for leadership responsibilities reserved for adults 18 and 21 years of age or older).
- Accomplish any duties assigned by the Scoutmaster.
- Attends at least 5/6 of the PLC meetings occurring during his service period.
- Set a good example.
- Enthusiastically wear the Scout uniform correctly.
- Live by the Scout Oath and Law.
- Show Scout spirit.
Troop Quartermaster
Job Description
The Troop Quartermaster keeps track of troop equipment and sees that it is in good working order.
Reports to
Assistant Senior Patrol Leader
Duties
- 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 Adult Quartermaster on patrol and troop equipment.
- Completely familiar with the Quartermaster website.
- Help train the Patrol Quartermasters.
- Understand and follow the Quartermaster policies and procedures.
- Understand the Quartermaster Mission Statement and Guiding Principles.
- Show Scout spirit.
- 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.
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
Assistant Senior Patrol Leader
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.
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 helps them feel comfortable in the troop.
Reports to
Assistant Scoutmaster of new Scout patrols
Duties
- Help new Scouts earn advancement requirements through First Class.
- Advise patrol leader on his duties and responsibilities at Patrol Leaders’ Council (PLC) meetings.
- Attend Patrol Leaders Council (PLC) meetings with the New Scout Patrol Leader.
- Prevent harassment of new Scouts by older 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.
- 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.
References
Instructor
Job Description
The Instructor teaches scouting skills.
Reports to
Assistant Senior Patrol Leader
Duties
- Instruct Scouting skills as needed within the troop or patrols.
- Attends at least 2/3 of the troop meetings during his service period.
- Prepare well in advance for each teaching assignment.
- Set a good example.
- Enthusiastically wear the Scout uniform correctly.
- Live by the Scout Oath and Law.
- Show Scout spirit.
Bugler
Job Description
The Bugler plays the bugle at troop ceremonies.
Reports to
Assistant Senior Patrol Leader
Duties
- Plays bugle as requested by troop leadership.
- Plays “reveille” in the morning at Troop campouts.
- Plays “taps” during evening closing ceremony.
Librarian
Job Description
The Librarian takes care of troop literature.
Reports to
Assistant Senior Patrol Leader
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.
- 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.
Historian
Job Description
The Historian keeps a historical record or scrapbook of troop activities.
Reports to
Assistant Senior Patrol Leader
Duties
- Gather pictures and facts about past troop activities and keeps them in scrapbooks, wall displays or informational ( historical ) files.
- Take care of troop trophies, ribbons, and souvenirs of troop activities.
- Keep information about former members of the troop.
- Set a good example.
- Attends at least 2/3 of the monthly events during his service period.
- Enthusiastically wear the Scout Uniform correctly.
- Live by the Scout Oath and Law.
- Show Scout spirit.
Webmaster
Job Description
The troop webmaster is responsible for maintaining the troop’s website. He should make sure that information posted on the website is correct and up to date and that members’ and leaders’ privacy is protected.
Reports to
Assistant Senior Patrol Leader
Duties
- Works with adult Webmaster on needed topics.
- Helps out Web site where needed.
- Sends evites for Court of Honor and other Troop events.
- Set a good example.
- Enthusiastically wear the Scout Uniform correctly.
- Show Scout spirit.
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
Assistant Senior Patrol Leader
Duties
- Serves as a communication link between the lodge or chapter and the troop.
- Encourages year round and resident camping in the troop.
- Encourages older Scout participation in high adventure programs.
- Encourages Scouts to actively participate in community service projects.
- Assists with leadership skills training in the troop.
- Encourages Arrowmen to assume leadership positions in the troop.
- Encourages 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.
- Sets a good example.
- Enthusiastically wears the Scout uniform correctly.
- Lives by the Scout Oath, Scout Law and OA Obligation.
- Shows Scout spirit.
Qualifications
- Under 18 years old.
- Appointed by SPL with Scoutmaster approval.
- OA Member in good standing.
Den Chief
Job Description
A scout having reach the rank of 1st class, the Den Chief works with the Cub Scouts, Webelos Scouts, and den leaders in the Cub Scout pack.
Reports to
Den Leader in the pack and the Assistant Scoutmaster for the New Scout Patrol in the troop.
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 70% 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.
Service Period
One program year minimum; may be extended at the desire of the Den Chief.
Resources
As a den chief, there are many resources available to you to help you do your job. These include people such as your Scoutmaster, assistant Scoutmasters, and troop committee members, as well as the Cubmaster and den leader There also are your fellow troop junior leaders, teachers, religious advisers, and community leaders. Some literature items that can help you follow:
- Boy Scout Handbook, No. 3229
- Den Chief Handbook, No. 3211A
- Junior Leader Handbook, No. 3500
- Fieldbook, No. 3200
- Boys’ Life
- Copy of troop rules and policies
- Activity calendars (troop, district, school)
- BSA equipment catalog
Chaplain Aide
Job Description
The Chaplain Aide works with the Troop Chaplain to meet the religious needs of the Scouts in the troop. He also works to promote the religious emblems program.
Reports to
Assistant Senior Patrol Leader (and works with the Chaplain)
Duties
- Keep troop leader appraised of religious holidays when planning activities.
- Assist Chaplain or religious coordinator in meeting the religious needs of troop members while on activities.
- Encourage saying grace at meals while camping or on activities.
- Tell Scouts about the religious emblem program of their faith.
- Help plan for religious observance in troop activities.
- Set a good example.
- Enthusiastically wear the Scout uniform correctly.
- Live by the Scout Oath and Law.
- Show Scout spirit.
Leave No Trace Trainer
Job Description
The Leave No Trace Trainer specializes in teaching Leave No Trace principles and ensuring that the troop follows these principles on outings. 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 and earned the Camping and Environmental Science merit badges.
Reports to
Assistant Senior Patrol Leader
Duties
- 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.
- Shows Scout spirit