Scout Job Descriptions - Boy Scout Troop 403

Senior Patrol Leader

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

Comments: The Senior Patrol Leader is the focal point of the troop. He needs to attend as close to all troop functions as possible. 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.

Reports to: Scoutmaster

Duties:

Runs all troop meetings, events, activities, and the annual program planning conference.
Runs the Patrol Leader's Council meeting.
Appoints other troop junior leaders with the advice and counsel of the Scoutmaster.
Assigns duties and responsibilities to junior leaders.
Assists the Scoutmaster with Junior Leader Training.

As Senior Patrol Leader, I promise to do my best to fulfill the requirements of this position during the coming year. I understand that my performance in this position will be evaluated by the Scout Master and the adult leaders on the basis of my abilities and the job description given above, as well as the demonstration of Scout Spirit and leadership at Troop meetings and other events.

Assistant Senior Patrol Leader

Job description: The Assistant Senior Patrol Leader is the second highest ranking patrol leader in the troop. The Assistant Senior Patrol Leader acts as the Senior Patrol Leader in the absence of the SPL or when called upon. He also provides leadership to other junior leaders in the troop.

Comments: The most important part of the ASPL position is his work with the other junior leaders. The ASPL should be familiar with the other positions and stay current with the work being done.

Reports to: The Senior Patrol leader

Duties:

Helps the senior patrol leader lead meetings and activities.
Runs the troop in the absence of the senior patrol leader.
Helps train and supervise the troop scribe, quartermaster, instructor, librarian, historian, and chaplain aide.
Serves as a memer of the patrol leaders’ council.
Sets a good example.
Enthusiastically wears the Scout uniform correctly.
Lives by the Scout Oath and Law.
Shows Scout spirit.

As Assistant Senior Patrol Leader, I promise to do my best to fulfill the requirements of this position during the coming year. I understand that my performance in this position will be evaluated by the Senior Patrol and the adult leaders on the basis of my abilities and the job description given above, as well as the demonstration of Scout Spirit and leadership at Troop meetings and other events.

Patrol Leader

Job Description:
The Patrol Leader is the elected leader of his patrol. He represents his patrol on the Patrol Leader's Council.

Comments: The Patrol Leader may easily be the most important job in the troop. He has the closest contact with the patrol members and is in the perfect position to help and guide them. The Patrol Leaders, along with the Senior Patrol Leader and Assistant Senior Patrol Leader are the primary members of the Patrol Leaders' Council.

Reports to: Senior Patrol Leader

Duties:

Appoints the Assistant Patrol Leader.
Represents the patrol on the Patrol Leader's Council.
Plans and steers patrol meetings.
Helps Scouts advance.
Acts as the chief recruiter of new Scouts.
Keeps patrol members informed.
Knows what his patrol members and other leaders can do.

As Patrol Leader, I promise to do my best to fulfill the requirements of this position during the coming year. I understand that my performance in this position will be evaluated by the Senior Patrol and the adult leaders on the basis of my abilities and the job description given above, as well as the demonstration of Scout Spirit and leadership at Troop meetings and other events.

Assistant Partol Leader

Job description: 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.

Reports to: The Patrol Leader

Duties:

Helps the patrol leader plan and steer patrol meetings and activities.
Helps his keep patrol members informed.
Helps the patrol get ready for all troop activities.
Represents his patrol at patrol leaders’ council meetings when the patrol leader cannot attend.
Lends a hand controlling the patrol and building patrol spirit.
Sets a good example.
Wears the uniform correctly.
Lives by the Scout Oath and Law.
Shows Scout spirit.

As Assistant Patrol Leader, I promise to do my best to fulfill the requirements of this position during the coming year. I understand that my performance in this position will be evaluated by the Senior Patrol and the adult leaders on the basis of my abilities and the job description given above, as well as the demonstration of Scout Spirit and leadership at Troop meetings and other events.

Scribe

Job Description: 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.

Comments: To be a good Scribe you need to attend all troop and Patrol Leaders' Council meetings.

Reports to: Assistant Senior Patrol Leader

Duties:

Attends and keeps a log of Patrol Leaders' Council meetings.
Distributes notes from PLC meeting.
Works with Treasurer & Adult Attendance Advisor when needed.

As Scribe, I promise to do my best to fulfill the requirements of this position during the coming year. I understand that my performance in this position will be evaluated by the Senior Patrol and the adult leaders on the basis of my abilities and the job description given above, as well as the demonstration of Scout Spirit and leadership at Troop meetings and other events.

Quartermaster

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

Comments: The Quartermaster does most of his work around campouts. There are times when the Quartermaster has to be available to check equipment in and out.

Reports to: Assistant Senior Patrol Leader

Duties:

Keeps records on patrol and troop equipment.
Makes sure equipment is in good working condition.
Issues equipment and makes sure it is returned in good condition.
Makes suggestions for new or replacement items.
Works with the Troop Committee member responsible for equipment.
Gets the US, troop, and patrol flags for meetings and ceremonies and puts them away afterwards.

As QuarterMaster, I promise to do my best to fulfill the requirements of this position during the coming year. I understand that my performance in this position will be evaluated by the Senior Patrol and the adult leaders on the basis of my abilities and the job description given above, as well as the demonstration of Scout Spirit and leadership at Troop meetings and other events.

Chaplain Aide

Job description: The Chaplin Aide works with the Troop Chaplin to meet the religious needs of Scouts in the troop. He also works to promote the religious awards program.

Comments: "Duty to God" is one of the core beliefs of Scouting. The Chaplin Aide helps everyone in the troop by preparing short religious observations for campouts and other functions. The Chaplin Aide does not always lead the observation himself and can have other troop members help.

Reports to: The Assistant Senior Patrol Leader

Duties:

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.

As Chaplain Aide, I promise to do my best to fulfill the requirements of this position during the coming year. I understand that my performance in this position will be evaluated by the Senior Patrol and the adult leaders on the basis of my abilities and the job description given above, as well as the demonstration of Scout Spirit and leadership at Troop meetings and other events.

Troop Historian

Job description: The Troop Historian keeps a historical record or scrapbook of troop activities.

Comments: The true value of a good Historian does not show up until years later. The Historian provides material for displays and presentations of current activities. In addition, the work of the Historian provides a link with the past.

Reports to: Assistant Senior Patrol Leader

Duties:

Gathers pictures and facts about past troop activities and keeps them in a historical file or scrapbook.
Oversees bulletin board and historical displays. (when needed)
Takes care of troop trophies, ribbons, and souvenirs of troop activities.
Keeps information about former members of the troop.
Works with troop Webmaster when needed.

As Troop Historian, I promise to do my best to fulfill the requirements of this position during the coming year. I understand that my performance in this position will be evaluated by the Senior Patrol and the adult leaders on the basis of my abilities and the job description given above, as well as the demonstration of Scout Spirit and leadership at Troop meetings and other events.

Den Chief

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

Comments: The Den Chief provides a 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 new members will come from Cub Scouting.

Reports to: Scoutmaster and Den Leader

Duties

Introduces new Scouts to troop operations
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
Coaches the patrol leader of the new Scout patrol on his duties
Attends Patrol Leaders' Council meetings with the patrol leader of the new Scout patrol
Assists the Assistant Scoutmaster with training
Counsels individual Scouts on Scouting challenges

As Den Chief, I promise to do my best to fulfill the requirements of this position during the coming year. I understand that my performance in this position will be evaluated by the Senior Patrol and the adult leaders on the basis of my abilities and the job description given above, as well as the demonstration of Scout Spirit and leadership at Troop meetings and other events.

Troop Guide

Job Description: The Troop Guide works with new Scouts. He helps them feel comfortable and earn their First Class rank in their first year.

Comments: The first year as a Boy Scout is a critical time with new places, new people, new rules, and new activities. The Troop Guide is a friend to the new Scouts and makes first year fun and successful. This is an important position!

Reports to: Scoutmaster

Duties:

Introduces new Scouts to troop operations
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
Coaches the patrol leader of the new Scout patrol on his duties
Works with the patrol leader at Patrol Leaders' Council meetings
Attends Patrol Leaders' Council meetings with the patrol leader of the new Scout patrol
Assists the Assistant Scoutmaster with training
Counsels individual Scouts on Scouting challenges

As Troop Guide, I promise to do my best to fulfill the requirements of this position during the coming year. I understand that my performance in this position will be evaluated by the Senior Patrol and the adult leaders on the basis of my abilities and the job description given above, as well as the demonstration of Scout Spirit and leadership at Troop meetings and other events.

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.

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

Reports to: Scoutmaster

Duties

Functions as an Assistant Scoutmaster
Performs duties as assigned by the Scoutmaster

Instructor

Job description: The Instructor teaches Scouting skills.

Comments: The Instructor will work closely with both the Troop Guide and with the Assistant Scoutmaster for new Scouts. The Instructor does not have to be an expert but should be able to teach the Scoutcraft skills needed for Tenderfoot, Second Class, and First
Class ranks. The troop can have more than one instructor.

Reports to: Scoutmaster

Duties:

Teaches basic Scouting skills in troop and patrols
Work with the PLC in planning meeting programs, arranging for whatever materials may be needed.
Work with the Troop Guide(s) and Patrol Leaders in setting up learning situations for the new Scouts to work on Scouting skills and advancement. Recruit additional help when needed.
When the Troop is working on a merit badge together, arrange for additional support as needed.
Recruit merit badge counselors if unavailable within the Troop.

As Instructor, I promise to do my best to fulfill the requirements of this position during the coming year. I understand that my performance in this position will be evaluated by the Senior Patrol and the adult leaders on the basis of my abilities and the job description given above, as well as the demonstration of Scout Spirit and leadership at Troop meetings and other events.

Librarian

Job Description: The Troop Librarian takes care of troop literature.

Comments: The library contains books of historical value as well as current materials. All together, the library is a troop resource worth hundreds of dollars. The Librarian manages this resource for the troop.

Reports to: Assistant Senior Patrol Leader

Duties:

Sets up and takes care of a troop library.
Keeps records of books and pamphlets owned by the troop.
Adds new or replacement items as needed.
Keeps books and pamphlets available for borrowing.
Keeps a system for checking books and pamphlets in and out.
Follows up on late returns.
Issues vouchers for purchase of used merit badge books.

As Troop Librarian, I promise to do my best to fulfill the requirements of this position during the coming year. I understand that my performance in this position will be evaluated by the Senior Patrol and the adult leaders on the basis of my abilities and the job description given above, as well as the demonstration of Scout Spirit and leadership at Troop meetings and other events.

Bugler

Job Description: The Bugler plays the bugle at troop ceremonies.

Comments: The bugler has an important job to add solemnity and scout spirit to activities and ceremonies. The troop can have more than one bugler.

Reports to: Assistant Senior Patrol Leader

Duties:

Plays the bugle as requested by troop leadership
Plays taps during evening closing ceremony

As Bugler, I promise to do my best to fulfill the requirements of this position during the coming year. I understand that my performance in this position will be evaluated by the Senior Patrol and the adult leaders on the basis of my abilities and the job description given above, as well as the demonstration of Scout Spirit and leadership at Troop meetings and other events.

Task-Force 403 Patrol

Matt G.
Dominic B.
John Carlo R. - Assistant Patrol Leader
Justin M.
Dan L. - Patrol Leader
Ian F.
Adam G.
Dan E.
Cameron A.
Steven L.

Task-Force 403 Patrol

Matt G.
Dominic B.
John Carlo R. - Assistant Patrol Leader
Justin M.
Dan L. - Patrol Leader
Ian F.
Adam G.
Dan E.
Cameron A.
Steven L.

Created on 03/21/2009 02:30 PM by admin
Updated on 08/02/2010 07:55 PM by admin