Troop Leadership Requirements

Troop Leadership Position requirements

Senior Patrol Leader – MUST BE A STAR RANK OR HIGHER MUST HAVE BEEN ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING….

Den Chief, or Patrol Leader, Troop Guide, or Assistant Senior Patrol Leader

NEEDS TO HAVE TAKEN…

Troop Training

NYLT Preferred

Asst. Senior Patrol Leader – MUST BE A STAR RANK OR HIGHER MUST HAVE BEEN ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING….

Den Chief, Patrol Leader, or Troop Guide

NEEDS TO HAVE TAKEN…

Troop Training

NYLT Preferred

Troop Guide – MUST BE STAR RANK OR HIGHER MUST HAVE BEEN ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING….

Den Chief, or Patrol Leader, Asst. Patrol Leader, Senior Patrol leader, or Asst. Senior Patrol leader

NEEDS TO HAVE TAKEN…

Troop Training

NYLT Preferred

Scoutmaster needs to approve!!

Junior Asst. Scoutmaster – MUST BE AN EAGLE SCOUT MUST HAVE BEEN ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING….

Den Chief, Asst. Patrol Leader, Patrol Leader, Asst. Senior Patrol leader, or Senior Patrol leader

NEEDS TO HAVE TAKEN…

Troop Training & NYLT

NEEDS SCOUTMASTER & COMMITTEE APPROVEAL!!

NOTE: IF AN EAGLE SCOUT DOESN’T TAKE NYLT THEN THE HIGHEST LEADERSHIP POSITION THEY CAN HOLD WOULD BE A NON-ELECTED ONE LIKE TROOP GUIDE, BUT ONLY IF THEY ARE APRROVED BY THE SCOUTMASTER AND COMMITTEE!!

Elections Requirements

All speeches are to be done the same day of the elections.
NO Speeches are to exceed more than 5 minutes.

TroopLeadershipPositionRequirements

Den Chief General Information

Position: Appointed by the Scoutmaster

Term: Minimum of 1 full year (to be eligible for the Den Chief Service Award)

Reports to: Assistant Scoutmasters / JASM, Den Leader & Cubmaster

Role: Den Chiefs work with Cub Scouts, Webelos Scouts, Den Leaders, and Cubmasters in Cub Scout Packs.

Comments: The Den Chief provides knowledge of games and Scout skills that many Den Leaders lack. The Den Chief is also a recruiter for the Troop. This function is important because no Troop can thrive without new members and most will come from Cub Scouting.

QUALIFICATIONS

Age: 12 or older

Rank: 1st Class Rank or higher

Experience: none

Attendance: Goal of 80% over previous 6 months

PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

Training: You must attend the Troop Leadership Training even if you have attended in the past. Den Chief training is required for the Den Chief Service Award.

Attendance: You are expected to attend 80% of all Troop meetings, outings, service projects. In terms of attendance with your Den, you are expected to attend 80% of Den meetings and Pack functions. You must inform the Den Leader if you will be absent. If your attendance is low, or if you have three (3) unexcused absences in a row, you will be removed from office.

Effort: When you accept this position, you agree to provide service and leadership to the Den and Pack. You are expected to give this job your best effort.

GENERAL LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES

Uniform: Set a good example by wearing your uniform correctly. Wear all of the parts of the Troop uniform, shirt tucked in, with all required badges in their correct locations.

Behavior: Set a good example by living the Scout Oath and Law in your everyday life. Show Scout Spirit in everything you say and do.

Attendance: Set a good example by being an active Scout. Be on time for meetings and activities. You must call the Den Leader if you are not going to be at a Den or Pack meeting or if you have to miss an activity.

SPECIFIC LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES

Set a good example for Scouts to follow (always wear your uniform properly to meetings).
Enthusiastically wears the Scout uniform correctly
Receive Den Chief Training / know the purposes of Cub Scouting.
Be a friend to the boys in the Den.
Help Cub Scouts achieve the purposes of Scouting.
Encourage Cub Scouts to join a Boy Scout Troop upon graduation.
Serves as ambassador to the Troop and actively recruits new scouts from the Pack.
Help at weekly Den meetings and monthly Pack meetings.
Assist with Den meeting activities.
Meet with adult members of the Den, Pack, and Troop as necessary to discuss your role and responsibilities to the Den and Pack.
Lives the Scout Oath and Law
Shows Scout Spirit

DenChief

Troop Guide General Information

Position: Appointed by the Scoutmaster and Committee

Term: 1 year terms from appointment until age 18

Reports to: Junior Assistant Scoutmaster and Scoutmaster

Role: The Troop Guide works with the youth leadership within the Troop.

Comments: The Troop Guide has already held many leadership positions, and is thereby a valuable asset to help guide and assist the newly appointed youth leaders that are currently running the Troop as they work through their own leadership difficulties.

QUALIFICATIONS

Age: 13 or older

Rank: STAR or Higher

Experience: Previous leadership position as Den Chief, Patrol Leader, Assistant Senior Patrol Leader, Senior Patrol Leader, or Instructor

Attendance: Goal of 80% over previous 6 months

PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

Training: You must attend the Troop Leader Training even if you have attended in the past. Completion of National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT) is strongly recommended.

Attendance: You are expected to attend 80% of all troop meetings, Patrol Leaders' Council meetings, outings, and service projects. If your attendance is low, or if you have three (3) unexcused absences in a row, you will be removed from office.

Effort: You are expected to give this job your best effort.

GENERAL LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES

Uniform: Set the example by wearing your uniform correctly. This means that you will wear all of the parts of the troop uniform, shirttail tucked in, with all required badges in their correct locations.

Behavior: Set the example by living the Scout Oath and Law in your everyday life. Show Scout Spirit in everything you say and do.

Attendance: Set the example by being an active Scout. Be on-time for meetings and activities. You must call the Scoutmaster if you are not going to be at a meeting or if you suddenly have to miss an outing.

SPECIFIC LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES

Introduces new Scouts to troop operations.
Enthusiastically wears the Scout uniform correctly
Guides new Scouts through early Scouting activities
Shields new Scouts from harassment by older Scouts.
Helps new Scouts earn First Class in their first year.
Teaches basic Scout skills.
Closely monitors Scout advancement.
Coaches the Patrol Leader of new Scouts on his duties.
Works with the Patrol Leaders at Patrol Leaders' Council meetings.
Attends Patrol Leader Council meetings.
Assists the Assistant Scoutmasters with training.
Counsels individual Scouts on Scouting challenges.
Lives the Scout Oath and Law
Shows Scout Spirit

TroopGuide

Assistant Patrol Leader General Information

Position: Appointed by the Patrol Leader.

Term: 1 year

Reports to: Patrol Leader, Senior Patrol Leader, Junior Assistant Scoutmaster and Scoutmaster

Role: The Assistant Patrol Leader is appointed by the Patrol Leader and leads the patrol in his absence.

Comments: Substituting for the Patrol Leader is only part of the Assistant Patrol Leader's job. The APL actively helps run the patrol.

Note: The Assistant Patrol Leader position does not satisfy the Life Rank requirement for a position of responsibility in the Troop.

QUALIFICATIONS

Age: None

Rank: 2nd Class or higher

Experience: None

Attendance: Goal of 80% of Troop meetings and activities

PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

Training: You must attend the Troop Leadership Training even if you have attended in the past.

Attendance: You are expected to attend 80% of all Troop meetings, Patrol Leader Council meetings if asked to by your Patrol Leader, outings, and service

projects. If your attendance is low, or if you have three (3) unexcused absences in a row, you will be removed from office.

Effort: You are expected to give this job your best effort.

GENERAL LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES

Uniform: Set the example by wearing your uniform correctly. Wear all of the parts of the Troop uniform, shirt tucked in, with all required badges in their

correct locations.

Behavior: Set the example by living the Scout Oath, Law and Outdoor Code in your everyday life. Show Scout Spirit in everything you say and do.

Attendance: Set a good example by being an active Scout. Be on time for meetings and activities. You must call the Patrol Leader or Senior Patrol Leader if you

are not going to be at a meeting or if you have to miss an outing. You also need to make sure that someone will assume your responsibilities when

you are going to be absent.

SPECIFIC LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES

Set a GOOD EXAMPLE (the most powerful form of leadership).
Help the Patrol Leader plan and lead patrol meetings and activities.
Help the Patrol Leader keep patrol members informed.
Help the patrol get ready for all Troop activities.
Represent patrol at PLC meetings when the Patrol Leader cannot attend.
Always lend a hand running the Patrol and building Patrol spirit.

This is not considered a “Position of Leadership” but will give the Scout experience to hold a “Position of Leadership”. The APL does NOT have a vote in the PLC.

APL

Patrol Leader General Information

Position: Appointed by the Senior Patrol Leader.

Term: 1 year

Reports to: Senior Patrol Leader, Junior Assistant Scoutmaster and Scoutmaster

Role Leads patrol level activities, and represents his patrol on the Patrol Leaders Council.

Comments: The Patrol Leader has a very important job in the Troop. He has the closest contact with the patrol members and is in the perfect position to help them along the scouting trail. Patrol Leaders also serve on the Patrol Leaders Council (PLC), and represent their patrol in planning the Troop program.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Age: 12 or older

Rank: 1st Class Rank or higher

Experience: Den Chief, Assistant Patrol Leader

Attendance: Goal of 80% of Troop meetings and activities

PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

Training: You must attend Troop Leadership Training even if you have attended in the past.

Attendance: You are expected to attend 80% of all Troop meetings, Patrol Leaders Council meetings, outings, and service projects. If your attendance is low,

or if you have three (3) unexcused absences in a row, you will be removed from office.

Effort: When you accept this position, you agree to provide service and leadership to the Troop. You are expected to devote lots of time and energy to this job

and give it your best effort.

GENERAL LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES

Uniform: Set the example by wearing your uniform correctly. Wear all of the parts of the Troop uniform, shirt tucked in, with all required badges in their

correct locations.

Behavior: Set the example by living the Scout Oath, Law and Outdoor Code in your everyday life. Show Scout Spirit in everything you say and do.

Attendance: Set the example by being an active Scout. Be on time for meetings and activities. You must call the Senior Patrol Leader if you are not going to be

at a meeting or if you have to miss an outing. You also must make sure that the Assistant Patrol Leader is ready and able to assume your

responsibilities when you are absent.

SPECIFIC LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES

Set a GOOD EXAMPLE (the most powerful form of leadership) for patrol members to follow.
Enthusiastically wears the Scout uniform correctly
Help Patrol members advance in rank through First Class, either by teaching the required skills or by setting up situations for meeting the requirements.
Know what your patrol members can do.
Represent the patrol on the Patrol Leaders Council; report back to the Patrol on the Patrol’s responsibilities for Troop meetings and outings.
Plan and lead patrol meetings and patrol activities, especially camping preparations.
Assign duties and tasks to patrol members, and follow-up to be sure the job is done right.
Keep patrol members informed (weekly telephone/email reminders of upcoming activities).
Appoint an Assistant Patrol Leader who can run the patrol in your absence.
Train your Assistant Patrol Leader so he is ready to be the next Patrol Leader after you.
Help new Scouts learn about Scouting and belong to the Patrol and Troop.
Lives the Scout Oath and Law
Shows Scout Spirit

Patrol Leader

Assistant Senior Patrol Leader General Information

Position: Appointed by the Senior Patrol Leader and Scoutmaster.

Term: 1 year (Maximum of two terms serviced)

Reports to: Senior Patrol Leader, Scoutmaster / Asst. Scoutmasters & JASM

Role: When called upon, or if the SPL is absent then the Assistant Senior Patrol Leader is acting Senior Patrol Leader. He also supervises the Troop Scribe, Quartermaster, Librarian, Historian, and Chaplin Aide.

Comments: The most important part of the ASPL position is his work with the other youth leaders. The

ASPL should be familiar with the other positions and stay current with the work being done.

QUALIFICATIONS

Age: 14 or older

Rank: Star or higher

Experience: Previous service as Den Chief, Asst. Patrol Leader, Patrol Leader, or Troop Guide

Attendance: Goal of 80% of Troop meetings and activities over previous 6 months

PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

Training: You must attend the Troop Leader Training even if you have attended in the past. Completion of National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT) is strongly recommended.

Attendance: You are expected to attend 80% of all troop meetings, Patrol Leaders Council meetings, outings, and service projects. If your attendance is low, or if you have three (3) unexcused absences in a row, you will be removed from office.

Effort: When you accept this position, you agree to provide service and leadership to the Troop. You are expected to devote substantial time and energy to this job and give it your best effort.

GENERAL LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES

Uniform: Set the example by wearing your uniform correctly. This means that you will wear all of the parts of the troop uniform, shirt tucked in, with all required badges in their correct locations.

Behavior: Set the example by living the Scout Oath, Law and Outdoor Code in your everyday life. Show Scout Spirit in everything you say and do.

Attendance: Set the example by being an active Scout. Be on time for meetings and activities. You must call the Senior Patrol Leader or Scoutmaster if you are not going to be at a meeting or if you suddenly have to miss an outing. You also need to make sure that someone will assume your responsibilities.

SPECIFIC LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES

Set a GOOD EXAMPLE (the most powerful form of leadership).
Enthusiastically wears the Scout uniform correctly
Helps the Senior Patrol Leader lead meetings and activities.
Runs the troop and Patrol Leaders Council in the absence of the Senior Patrol Leader.
Helps train and supervise the Scribe, Quartermaster, Instructor, Librarian, Historian, and Chaplin Aide.
Serves as a member of the Patrol Leader's Council.
Lives the Scout Oath and Law
Shows Scout Spirit

ASPL

Senior Patrol Leader General Information

Position: Elected by youth members in the troop.

Term: 1 year (Maximum of two terms serviced)

Reports to: Scoutmaster / Asst. Scoutmaster & JASM

Role: The Senior Patrol Leader represents and leads the Scouts as their top elected youth leader in the Troop.

Comments: The Senior Patrol Leader is the focal point of the Troop. He needs to participate in as many of all Troop functions as possible. A major part of the SPL's job is to manage other Scouts that hold Troop leadership positions. He must be willing and able to provide leadership to everyone, not just his friends or other popular Scouts. The SPL needs to have good leadership skills and be someone who Scouts will wish to follow. One of the major parts of the SPL's job is to appoint other troop leaders. He must choose leaders who are able, not just his friends or other popular Scouts.

QUALIFICATIONS

Age: 14 or older

Rank: Star or Higher

Experience: Previous leadership position as Den Chief, Patrol Leader, Troop Guide, or Assistant Senior Patrol Leader

Attendance: 80% of Troop meetings and activities over previous 6 months

PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

Training: You must attend the Troop Leader Training even if you have attended in the past. Completion of National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT) is strongly recommended.

Attendance: To receive credit for this position, you must have an average attendance record of at least 80% of all troop meetings, Patrol Leaders' Council meetings, outings, and service projects while holding this position. If your attendance is low, or if you have three (3) unexcused absences in a row, you will be removed from office.

Effort: A good senior patrol leader is organized, responsible, experienced, and an active member in the troop. You are expected to devote substantial time and energy to this job and give it your best effort.

GENERAL LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES

Behavior: Set the example by living the Scout Oath, Law and Outdoor Code in your everyday life. Show Scout Spirit in everything you say and do.

Attendance: Set the example by being an active Scout. Be on time for meetings and activities. You must call the Scoutmaster if you are not going to be at a meeting or if you have to miss an activity or outing. You also need to make sure that someone will assume your responsibilities. You also must train your Assistant Senior Patrol Leader(s) so they are ready to assume your responsibilities in your absence, or when you move on.

SPECIFIC LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES

Set a GOOD EXAMPLE (the most powerful form of leadership).
Lead all Troop meetings, events, activities, and Camping preparations.
Plan and run Patrol Leaders Council (PLC) meetings.
Appoints other troop junior leaders with advice and counsel of the scoutmaster
Lead the development of the annual Troop Calendar (meetings, outings)
Lead the planning of Troop meetings (presentations, skill instruction, competitions, etc.)
Select and administer disciplinary action, when necessary
Assign duties and responsibilities to PLC members.
Mentor Patrol Leaders and other Troop leaders (especially future SPL candidates).
Assist the Scoutmaster with leadership training for the Patrol Leaders Council

SPL

Instructor General Information

Position: Appointed by the Scoutmaster & Committee

Term: 1 year terms from appointment until age 18

Reports to: Junior Assistant Scoutmaster and Scoutmaster

Role: Instructors teach and test scouting skills

Comments: Instructors work with Scouts below the 1st Class Rank. Instructors must be knowledgeable and able to teach the scouting skills needed for

Tenderfoot, Second Class, and First Class ranks. Instructors work closely with both the Troop Guides and Patrol Leaders, and though often assigned to one particular patrol, their duties are Troop wide. They should strive to help new Scouts feel comfortable and earn their First Class rank within their first year of scouting.

QUALIFICATIONS

Age: 13 years old

Rank: Star or higher

Experience: Previous leadership position as Den Chief, Patrol Leader, Assistant Senior Patrol Leader, or Senior Patrol Leader, Troop Guide

Attendance: Goal of 80% over the previous 6 months

PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

Training: You must attend the Troop Leadership Training even if you have attended in the past. Completion of National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT) is strongly recommended.

Attendance: You are expected to attend 80% of all Troop meetings, outings, and service projects. If your attendance is low, or if you have three (3) unexcused absences in a row, you will be removed from office.

Effort: When you accept this position, you agree to provide service and leadership to the Troop. You are expected to give this job your best effort.

GENERAL LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES

Uniform: Set a good example by wearing your uniform correctly. Wear all of the parts of the Troop uniform, shirt tucked in, with all required badges in their correct locations.

Behavior: Set a good example by living the Scout Oath and Law in your everyday life. Show Scout Spirit in everything you say and do.

Attendance: Set a good example by being an active Scout. Be on time for meetings and activities. You must call the Scoutmaster if you are not going to be at a meeting or if you have to miss an outing. You also need to make sure that someone else is ready and will assume your responsibilities when you are going to be absent.

SPECIFIC LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES

Set a GOOD EXAMPLE (the most powerful form of leadership).
Enthusiastically wears the Scout uniform correctly
Instruct New Scouts in wood tools safety and fire safety within their first month in the Troop.
Teaches basic Scouting skills in troop and patrols
Run Advancement Sessions to help Scouts reach Tenderfoot, 2nd, and 1st Class ranks.
Help the PLC plan meeting programs, arrange for whatever materials may be needed.
Work with the Troop Guides and Patrol Leaders to set up learning situations for the Scouts to work on developing skills and advancement. Recruit additional help as needed.
When the Troop is working on a merit badge together, arrange for additional support as needed. With the assistance of the Assistant Scoutmasters, recruit merit badge counselors if unavailable within the Troop.
Lives the Scout Oath and Law
Shows Scout Spirit

Instructor

Junior Assistant ScoutMaster General Information

Note: IF AN EAGLE SCOUT DOESN’T TAKE NYLT THEN THE HIGHEST LEADERSHIP POSITION THEY CAN HOLD WOULD BE A NON-ELECTED ONE LIKE TROOP GUIDE, BUT ONLY IF THEY ARE APRROVED BY THE SCOUTMASTER AND COMMITTEE!!

Position: Appointed by the Scoutmaster & Committee

Term: From appointment until age 18

Reports to: Scoutmaster

Role: 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. The Scoutmaster appoints him because of his leadership ability.

Comments: In many cases the JASM has the same responsibilities as an Assistant Scoutmaster.

QUALIFICATIONS

Age: 16 years old

Rank: Eagle

Experience: Den Chief, or Patrol Leader, Troop Guide, Asst. Senior Patrol leader, or Senior Patrol leader

Attendance: Goal of 80% over the previous 6 months

PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

Training: You must attend the Troop Leader Training even if you have attended in the past. Completion of National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT) is REQUIRED.

Attendance: You are expected to attend 80% of all troop meetings, outings, and service projects

Effort: You are expected to give this job your best effort.

GENERAL LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES

Behavior: Set the example by living the Scout Oath and Law in your everyday life. Show Scout Spirit in everything you say and do.

SPECIFIC LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES

Functions as an Assistant Scoutmaster.
Performs duties as assigned by the Scoutmaster.
Oversees the Troop Guides, Den Chiefs, Troop Instructors and new scout patrol.

JrASM

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