Adult Leadership 26B

Position Descriptions

Scoutmaster

• Train and guide boy leaders to run THEIR troop.
• Participate in all available training available.
• Work with and through the Assistant Scoutmasters and the troop committee to give the best Scouting program to the boys.
• Help boys to grow and mature by encouraging them to learn for themselves, through the methods of Scouting to achieve the aims of Scouting.
• Meet regularly with the patrol leaders’ council for training and coordination in planning troop activities.
• Attend all troop meetings or, when necessary, arrange for a qualified adult substitute.
• Attend troop committee meetings.
• Attend roundtables and training sessions.
• Take part in annual roll call and uniform inspection, charter review, and charter presentation.
• Conduct Scoutmaster Conferences for advancement and as needed.
• Participate in council and district activities.
• Make it possible for all Scouts to experience at least 10 days and nights of camping each year.
• Build a strong program by using proven methods presented in Scouting literature and training.
• Conduct all activities under qualified leadership, safe conditions, and the policies of the chartered organization and the Boys Scouts of America.
• Supervise troop leadership and Order of the Arrow elections.
• Provide a systematic recruiting plan for new members and see that they are promptly registered.
• Delegate responsibility to other adults and groups so they have a real part in the troop operation.

Assistant Scoutmaster

• Participate in all available training available.
• Work with and through the Assistant Scoutmasters and the troop committee to give the best Scouting program to the boys.
• Help boys to grow and mature by encouraging them to learn for themselves, through the methods of Scouting to achieve the aims of Scouting.
• Meet regularly with the patrol leaders’ council for training and coordination in planning troop meetings and activities.
• Coach patrol leaders’ council into a balance program filled with fun, activities, leadership development, and advancement.
• Attend troop meetings.
• Attend troop committee meetings.
• Attend roundtables and training sessions.
• Participate in council and district activities.
• Conduct all activities under qualified leadership, safe conditions, and the policies of the chartered organization and the Boys Scouts of America.