Adult Leadership

Scoutmaster

Job Description: The Scoutmaster is the adult leader responsible for the image and program of the troop. The Scoutmaster works directly with the Scouts. The importance of the Scoutmaster's job is reflected in the fact that the  quality of guidance will affect every youth and adult involved in the troop.

Scoutmaster Duties:

• Train and guide junior leaders
• Use the Methods of Scouting to achieve the Aims of Scouting
• Work with responsible adults to bring Scouting to boys
• Meet regularly with the Patrol Leaders' Council (PLC) 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
• Conduct periodic parent meetings to share the program and encourage parent participation and cooperation
• Take part in annual membership inventory and uniform inspection, charter review meeting, and charter presentation, and annual troop budget planning
• Conduct Scoutmaster conferences for all rank advancements
• Provide a systematic recruiting plan for new members and see that they are promptly registered
• Delegate responsibility to other adults and groups (assistants, troop committee) so that they have a real part in troop operations
• Supervise troop elections
• Make it possible for each Scout to experience at least 10 days and nights of camping each year
• Participate in Council and District events
• Build a strong program by using proven methods presented in Scouting literature
• Conduct all activities under qualified leadership, safe conditions, and policies of the chartered organization and the Boy Scouts of America

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Assistant Scoutmaster

Job Description: Each assistant Scoutmaster is assigned specific program duties.  They also provide the required two-deep leadership standards set by the Boy Scouts of America.

Assistant Scoutmaster reports to the Scoutmaster.

Assistant Scoutmaster Duties:

• Will support the Scoutmaster in all his/her activities and actions
• Carry out assigned program duties
• Other duties assigned by the Scoutmaster may include any of the Scoutmaster duties

Assistant Scoutmaster for First Class Emphasis (FCE) duties:

• Propose an FCE calendar to the Scoutmaster and Junior Leadership for Troop Program Planning Conference and approval
• Coordinate with Scoutmaster, Junior Leadership, and FCE Adult Leadership the FCE Skills Days, Campouts, Hikes and other outings and activities
• Conduct weekly scheduled FCE meetings
• Keep track of each Scout's advancement towards First Class
• Welcome FCE Scout parents and actively encourage their participation

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