Troop 61   Job Descriptions Senior Patrol Leader Patrol Leader Assistant Patrol Leader Troop Scribe   Troop Librarian   Troop Historian  Troop Quartermaster  Den Chief Assistant Senior Patrol Leader  Junior Assistant Scoutmaster  Instructor Troop Guide  Chaplain Aide     Senior Patrol Leader  GENERAL INFORMATION Type: Elected by the members of the troop Term: 12 months Reports to: Scoutmaster 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. QUALIFICATIONS Age: None Rank: 1st Class or higher Experience: Previous service as SPL, ASPL, PL, or APL Attendance: 75% over previous 6 months PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS Training: You must attend the troop Junior Leader Training even if you have attended in the past. Attendance: You are expected to attend 85% 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 can 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.  You also need to make sure that the Assistant Senior Patrol Leader is ready to assume your responsibilities. SPECIFIC 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. Return to Top of Document Assistant Senior Patrol Leader GENERAL INFORMATION Type: Appointed by the Senior Patrol Leader Term: 12 months Reports to: Senior Patrol Leader 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. 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. QUALIFICATIONS Age: None Rank: 1st Class or higher Experience: None Attendance: 75% over the previous 6 months PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS Training: You must attend the troop Junior Leader 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 can 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 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 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 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 Chaplin Aide. Serves as a member of the Patrol Leader's Council. Return to Top of Document Patrol Leader GENERAL INFORMATION Type: Appointed by the Senior Patrol Leader Term: 12 months Introduction: When you accept the position of patrol leader, you agree to provide service and leadership in our troop. This responsibility should be fun and rewarding. This job description provides some of the things you are expected to do while serving as a junior leader. The Patrol Leader is appointed by the Senior Patrol Leader. Reports to: Senior Patrol Leader/Asst Senior Patrol Leader QUALIFICATIONS Age: None Rank: 1st Class or higher Experience: None Attendance: 75% over the previous 6 months PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS Training: You must attend the troop Junior Leader 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 can 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 or 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 DUTIES Assign each patrol member a job and help them succeed. Represent the patrol at all patrol leaders' council meetings and at the annual program planning conference. Prepare the patrol to take part in all troop activities. Develop patrol spirit. Work with other troop leaders to make the troop run well. Know what patrol members and other leaders can do. Resources: As patrol leader, there are many resources available to you to help you do your job. These include people such as your Scoutmaster, assistant Scoutmaster, and troop committee members. Other resources include your fellow troop junior leaders, teachers, religious advisers, and community leaders. Some literature that can help you follow: Boy Scout Handbook Junior Leader Handbook Field book Boy Scout Songbook Boy Scout Requirements ( advancement) Copies of work sheets from Scoutmaster's Junior Leader Training Kit that relate to the assistant patrol leader. Boys' Life Merit Badge pamphlets Troop and patrol rosters Activity calendars (troop, district, school) First Class Tracking Sheet Campfire planner sheets Troop meeting planning sheets BSA equipment catalog Return to Top of Document Assistant Patrol Leader GENERAL INFORMATION Type: Appointed by the Senior Patrol Leader Term: 12 months Introduction: When you accept the position of patrol leader, you agree to provide service and leadership in our troop. This responsibility should be fun and rewarding. This job description provides some of the things you are expected to do while serving as a junior leader. The Patrol Leader is appointed by the Senior Patrol Leader. Reports to: Patrol Leader QUALIFICATIONS Age: None Rank: 1st Class or higher Experience: None Attendance: 50% over the previous 6 months PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS Training: You must attend the troop Junior Leader 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 can be removed from office. Effort: You are expected to give this job your best effort. SPECIFIC DUTIES Assist the patrol leader in:      planning and leading patrol meetings and activities       keeping patrol members informed      preparing your patrol to take part in troop activities Take charge of the patrol in the absence of the patrol leader. Represent the patrol at all patrol leaders' council meetings in the absence of the patrol leader. Help develop patrol spirit. Work with other troop leaders to make the troop run well. Know what patrol members and other leaders can do. Resources: As assistant patrol leader, there are many resources available to you to help you do your job. These include people such as your Scoutmaster, assistant Scoutmaster, and troop committee members. Other resources include your fellow troop junior leaders, teachers, religious advisers, and community leaders. Some literature that can help you follow:  Boy Scout Handbook Junior Leader Handbook Field book Boy Scout Songbook Boy Scout Requirements ( advancement) Boys' Life Merit Badge pamphlets Patrol roster Activity calendars (troop, district, school) First Class Tracking Sheet Campfire planner sheets Troop meeting planning sheets (from Woods Wisdom) Return to Top of Document Junior Assistant Scoutmaster GENERAL INFORMATION Type: Appointed by the Scoutmaster Term: 12 months Introduction: 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.  He's appointed by the Scoutmaster because of his leadership ability. In many cases the JASM has the same responsibilities as an Assistant Scoutmaster. Reports to: Senior Patrol Leader/Asst Senior Patrol Leader QUALIFICATIONS Age: At least 16 years old Rank: Life or Eagle Experience: Previous leadership positions Attendance: 75% over the previous 6 months PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS Training: You must attend the troop Junior Leader 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 can 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. You also need to make sure that someone will assume your responsibilities. SPECIFIC DUTIES Functions as an Assistant Scoutmaster. Performs duties as assigned by the Scoutmaster. Return to Top of Document Instructor GENERAL INFORMATION Type: Appointed by the Scoutmaster Term: 12 months Introduction: The Instructor teaches Scouting skills. 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 QUALIFICATIONS Age: 14 or older Rank: 1st Class or higher Experience: None Attendance: 50% over previous 6 months PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS Training: You must attend the troop Junior Leader Training even if you have attended in the past. Attendance: You are expected to attend 75% of all troop meetings, Patrol Leaders' Council meetings, outings, and service projects.  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 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 DUTIES Teaches basic Scouting skills in troop and patrols. Return to Top of Document Troop Guide GENERAL INFORMATION Type: Appointed by the Scoutmaster Term: 12 months Introduction: The Troop Guide works with new Scouts.  He helps them feel comfortable and earn their First Class rank in their first year. 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 QUALIFICATIONS Age: 14 or older Rank: 1st Class or higher Experience: none Attendance: 75% over previous 6 months PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS Training: You must attend the troop Junior Leader 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 can 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 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 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. Return to Top of Document Troop Scribe GENERAL INFORMATION Type: Appointed by the Scoutmaster Term: 12 months Introduction: When you accept the position of Troop Scribe, you agree to provide service and leadership in our troop. This responsibility should be fun and rewarding. This job description provides some of the things you are expected to do while serving as a junior leader. The Troop Scribe is appointed by the Scoutmasters and the Patrol Leaders/Assistant Patrol Leaders.