POSITIONS OF RESPONSIBILITIES
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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.
Reports to: the Scoutmaster
Duties:
Runs all troop meetings, events, activities and the annual program planning conference
Runs the patrol leader's council meetings.
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
Sets a good example.
Enthusiastically wears the Scout uniform correctly.
Lives by the Scout Oath and Law.
Shows Scout spirit.
Requirements:
Elected by all Scouts in the troop.
Serves for 6 months.
Should be at least 1st Class rank.
Must be active in the troop.
ASSISTANT 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.
Reports to: the Senior Patrol Leader
Duties:
Runs all troop meetings, events, activities and the annual program planning conference
Runs the patrol leader's council meetings.
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
Sets a good example.
Enthusiastically wears the Scout uniform correctly.
Lives by the Scout Oath and Law.
Shows Scout spirit.
Requirements:
Elected by all Scouts in the troop.
Serves for 6 months.
Should be at least 1st Class rank.
Must be active in the troop.
TROOP GUIDE
Job Description: The Troop Guide works with new Scouts in a troop. They help them feel comfortable and earn their First Class rank within 12 to 18 months. They teach basic Scout skills and works with the patrol leader at patrol leaders’ council meetings.
Reports to: the Scoutmaster
Duties:
Introduce new Scouts to troop operations.
Guide new Scouts through early Scouting activities.
Help set and enforce the tone for good Scout behavior within the troop.
Ensure older Scouts never harass or bully new Scouts.
Helps new Scouts earn First Class rank in their first year.
Coach the patrol leader of the new-Scout patrol on his duties.
Work with the patrol leader at patrol leaders’ council meetings.
Attend patrol leaders’ council meetings with the patrol leader of the new-Scout patrol.
Assist the assistant Scoutmaster with training.
Coach individuals Scouts on Scouting challenges.
Sets a good example.
Wear the Scout uniform correctly.
Live by the Scout Oath and Law.
Show and help develop Scout spirit
Teach basic Scout skills.
Requirements:
Elected by all Scouts in the troop.
Serves for 6 months.
Should be at least 1st Class rank.
Must be active in the troop.
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QUARTERMASTER
Job Description: The quartermaster keeps track of troop equipment and sees that it is in good working order.
Reports to: the Senior Patrol Leader.
Duties:
Keeps records on patrol and troop equipment.
Makes sure equipment is in good working condition.
Issue equipment and makes sure it's returned in good condition.
Makes suggestions for new or replacement items.
Works with the troop committee member responsible for equipment.
Sets a good example.
Enthusiastically wears the Scout uniform correctly.
Lives by the Scout Oath and Law.
Shows Scout spirit.
Requirements:
Elected by all Scouts in the troop and approved by the Scoutmaster
Serves for 6 months
Must be active in the troop
Any Scout can serve in this position.
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JUNIOR ASSISTANT SCOUTMASTER
Job Description: The Junior Assistant Scoutmaster (JASM) serves in the capacity of an Assistant Scoutmaster except where legal age and maturity are required. They must be at least 16 years old and not yet 18. They are appointed by the Scoutmaster because of thier leadership ability.
Reports to: the Scoutmaster.
Duties:
Functions as an Assistant Scoutmaster.
Performs duties as assigned by the Scoutmaster.
Sets a good example.
Enthusiastically and correctly wears the Scout uniform (all four parts).
Lives by the Scout Oath and Law.
Shows Scout spirit
Requirements:
Appointed by the Scoutmaster
Serves for 6 months
Must be active in the troop
Should be Life Scout or Eagle Scout.
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SCRIBE
Job Description: The scribe keeps the troop records. They record the activities of the patrol leaders' council and keeps a record of dues, advancement and Scout attendance at troop meetings.
Reports to: the Senior Patrol Leader.
Duties:
Attends and keeps a log of patrol leader's council meetings.
Records individual Scout attendance.
Records individual Scout advancement progress.
With the assistance of the Scoutmaster, write a Troop Newsletter to be published after each PLC (via the email list).
Sets a good example.
Enthusiastically wears the Scout uniform correctly.
Lives by the Scout Oath and Law.
Shows Scout spirit.
Requirements:
Recommended by the SPL and approved by the Scoutmaster
Serves for 6 months
Must be active in the troop
Any Scout can serve in this position.
TROOP HISTORIAN
Job Description: The historian keeps a historical record or scrapbook of troop activities.
Reports to: the Senior Patrol Leader.
Duties:
Gathers pictures and facts about past troop activities and keeps them in a historical file or scrapbook.
Takes care of troop trophies, ribbons and souvenirs of troop activities.
Keeps information about former members of the troop.
Sets a good example.
Enthusiastically wears the Scout uniform correctly.
Lives by the Scout Oath and Law.
Shows Scout spirit.
Requirements:
Recommended by the SPL and approved by the Scoutmaster
Serves for 6 months
Must be active in the troop
Any Scout can serve in this position.
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CHAPLAIN AIDE
Job Description: The chaplain aide works with the troop chaplain to meet the religious needs of Scouts in the troop. They also work to promote the religious emblems program.
Reports to: the 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.
A full guidebook can be obtained from scouting.org
Sets a good example.
Enthusiastically wears the Scout uniform correctly.
Lives by the Scout Oath and Law.
Shows Scout spirit.
Requirements:
Recommended by the SPL and approved by the Scoutmaster
Serves for 6 months
Must be active in the troop
Any Scout can serve in this position.
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ORDER OF THE ARROW REPRESENTATIVE
Job Description: The Order of the Arrow Representative is a youth liaison serving between the local Order of the Arrow (OA) lodge or chapter and his troop. In their unit, they helps meet the needs of the unit and will serve as a communication and programmatic link to and from Arrowmen, adult leaders and Scouts who are not presently members of the Order. (Appointed by the SPL)
Reports to: the Scoutmaster.
Duties:
Attends troop and chapter or lodge meetings regularly as a youth representative of the troop and Order.
Serves as a two-way communication link between the troop and the lodge or chapter.
Arranges with the lodge or chapter election team to conduct an annual Order of the Arrow election for the troop at a time approved by the Patrol Leaders Council.
Arranges with the lodge or chapter for at least one camp promotion visit to the unit annually.
Makes at least one high adventure presentation to the troop, to include the OA programs, annually.
As requested by the SPL, participates in Troop Courts of Honor by recognizing: high adventure participation of troop members, induction of new OA members, changes in OA honors of troop members, leadership of troop members, and other appropriate activities.
Coordinates the Ordeal Induction process for newly elected candidates by: ensuring they know the time and location of the Ordeal, providing information of what to bring to the Ordeal, assisting (as needed) in arranging transportation to the Ordeal, and offering assistance (as needed) to the lodge in the Ordeal process.
Assists current Ordeal members in the troop in sealing their membership by becoming Brotherhood members by: ensuring they know the time and location of Brotherhood opportunities, assisting (as needed) in arranging transportation to the Brotherhood opportunities, and offering assistance to the lodge (as needed) in the Brotherhood process. He may also, at the discretion of the PLC, offer periodic training and discussions of OA principles, symbolism, and the Legend as needed by and appropriate for the troop members of the Order.
Leads at least one troop service project for the community or charter partner during the year. May also serve, at the discretion of the PLC, as the troop’s service chairman.
Assists the troop (as appropriate) as a trainer of leadership and outdoor skills.
In all cases, advocates environmental stewardship and Leave No Trace camping.
Sets a good example by: wearing the Scout uniform correctly, showing Scout spirit, and living by the Scout Oath, the Scout law and the OA Obligation.
Requirements:
Recommended by the SPL and approved by the Scoutmaster
Serves for 6 months
Must be active in the troop
Any OA Scout can serve in this position.
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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. A member of the troop committee may assist him with his work.
Reports to: the Senior Patrol Leader.
Duties:
Establish and maintain a safe and secure troop website.
Ensure the troop website is a positive reflection of Scouting for the public.
Manage the troop’s electronic communication tools.
Work with the Scouts to provide up-to-date troop information.
Work with the scribe.
Set a good example.
Wear the Scout uniform correctly.
Live by the Scout Oath and Scout Law.
Show and help develop Scout spirit.
Requirements:
Recommended by the SPL and approved by the Scoutmaster
Serves for 6 months
Must be active in the troop
Any Scout can serve in this position.
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LEAVE NO TRACE TRAINER
Job Description: The Leave No Trace Trainer specializes in teaching Leave No Trace principles and ensures that the troop follows the principles of Leave No Trace on all outings such as camping and other outdoor activities. They can help Scouts earn the Leave No Trace award.
Reports to: the Senior Patrol Leader.
Duties:
Trains others
Explains to Scouts the relevant requirements for the Tenderfoot, Second Class, and First Class ranks.
Demonstrates how to practice the Outdoor Code, and the Leave No Trace and Tread Lightly! principles to meet advancement requirements.
Provides leadership
Helps the troop plan and conduct an outdoor program that effectively practices outdoor ethics.
Mentors den chiefs in the Outdoor Code and practicing Leave No Trace Principles for Kids.
Helps Life Scouts understand, plan, and carry out activities or projects meeting conservation service hour requirements.
Supports recognition
Encourages Scouts and leaders to complete the Outdoor Ethics Awareness and Action awards.
Completes self-evaluation
Uses tools to evaluate how well they carried out the responsibilities of outdoor ethics guide.
Requirements:
They should have a thorough understanding of and commitment to Leave No Trace. Ideally, they should have completed Leave No Trace training as well as earned both the Camping and Environmental Science merit badges.
OUTDOOR ETHICS GUIDE
Job Description: The Outdoor Ethics Guide specializes in teaching Leave No Trace principles and ensures that the troop follows the principles of Leave No Trace on all outings such as camping and other outdoor activities. they can also help Scouts earn the Leave No Trace award.
Reports to: the Senior Patrol Leader.
Duties:
Trains others
Explains to Scouts the relevant requirements for the Tenderfoot, Second Class, and First Class ranks.
Demonstrates how to practice the Outdoor Code, and the Leave No Trace and Tread Lightly! principles to meet advancement requirements.
Provides leadership
Helps the troop plan and conduct an outdoor program that effectively practices outdoor ethics.
Mentors den chiefs in the Outdoor Code and practicing Leave No Trace Principles for Kids.
Helps Life Scouts understand, plan, and carry out activities or projects meeting conservation service hour requirements.
Supports recognition
Encourages Scouts and leaders to complete the Outdoor Ethics Awareness and Action awards.
Completes self-evaluation
Uses tools to evaluate how well they carried out the responsibilities of outdoor ethics guide.
Requirements:
They should have a thorough understanding of and commitment to Leave No Trace. Ideally, they should have completed Leave No Trace training as well as earned both the Camping and Environmental Science merit badges.
BUGLER
Job Description: The Bugler should be able to make appropriate bugle calls, as requested, at troop activities. Serving as Bugler can apply towards Positions of Responsibility requirements for Star and Life but not Eagle Scout. (Appointed by the SPL)
Reports to: the Senior Patrol Leader.
Duties:
Makes appropriate bugle calls, as requested, at troop activities.
Play taps during evening closing ceremony.
Routine Practice of bugling to improve skill set.
Set a good example.
Enthusiastically and correctly wears the Scout uniform.
Lives by the Scout Oath and Law.
Shows Scout spirit
Requirements:
Can play the trumpet or willing to learn to play the bugle.