senior patrol leader (spl)

Senior Patrol Leader (SPL)

Job Description:

The Senior Patrol Leader (SPL) is the executive officer of the troop who works closely with the scoutmaster and other adult leaders as well as the Patrol Leaders’ Council (PLC). The SPL is elected by majority vote of the troop. He is responsible for leading PLC meetings (Greenbar) to plan and organize troop activities. He is responsible, with the help of the other members of the PLC, to plan and carry out the troop meetings. The SPL is the primary officer responsible for discipline in most activities. He is responsible with the help of the other members of the PLC for planning and carrying out all troop campouts or other outings. In particular the SPL is responsible, with the Troop Quartermaster, for selecting troop gear to take on campouts. When the SPL cannot be present, he should ensure that a senior member of the PLC (usually the ASPL) will be present to conduct the meeting, organize the campout, etc. The SPL, at the direction of the Scoutmaster, is responsible for writing a summary of accomplishments at the end of each term of office. At all times the SPL must be aware that he is the primary role model for the scout troop and he should demonstrate leadership and provide a living example of the following the principles of scouting.

Reports to: The Scoutmaster

Senior Patrol Leader duties:

Preside at all troop meetings, events, activities, and the annual program planning conference. Chairs and regularly attends the monthly Greenbar meetings occurring during his service period. Collects PLC reports from the Troop Guides and uses them to generate the Troop Meeting

Planner and Campout Activities Planner. Appoint other boy leaders with the advice and consent of the Scoutmaster. Assign duties and responsibilities to other junior leaders. Assists with Scoutmaster in training junior leaders. Delegates task to the ASPL. Makes sure ASPL attends any meeting/function he will not be able

to attend. Oversees the planning efforts of Scouts for all Troop campouts (whether he attends these outing

or not). Regularly attends troop meetings, troop campouts, and troop events during his service period. Set a good example. Enthusiastically wear the Scout Uniform correctly. Live by the Scout Oath and Law. Show Scout spirit.

Senior Patrol Leader Qualifications:

Star rank or above

Assistant Senior Patrol Leader (ASPL)

Job Description:

The Assistant Senior Patrol Leader (ASPL) is the assistant to the SPL. The ASPL is elected by majority vote of the troop. The ASPL should be ready at all times to assist the SPL in any duty or to assume the role of the SPL in his absence. Assigned duties may require planning or conducting troop meetings, campouts, etc. The ASPL, at the direction of the Scoutmaster, is responsible for writing a summary of accomplishments at the end of each term of Office.

Reports to: The Senior Patrol Leader

Assistant Senior Patrol Leader duties:

Help with leading meetings and activities as called upon by the Senior Patrol Leader. Take over troop leadership in the absence of the Senior Patrol Leader. Provide guidance to the Troop Scribe, Historian, Librarian, Quartermaster, Chaplain Aide, and

Cheermaster. In their absence, he should be prepared to perform the duties of those offices on a temporary basis.

Perform tasks assigned by the Senior Patrol Leader. Assist in the training of younger scouts along with the Troop Guide and Instructor. Regularly attends troop meetings, troop campouts, and troop events during his service period. Provide a role model to the troop of cheerful service and an example of following the principles of

scouting. Enthusiastically wear the Scout Uniform correctly. Live by the Scout Oath and Law. Show Scout spirit.

Assistant Senior Patrol Leader Qualifications:

Star rank or above

Patrol Leader

Job Description:

The Patrol Leaders are elected by majority vote of the troop to lead a patrol.

Reports to: The Senior Patrol Leader

Patrol Leader duties:

Plan and lead patrol meetings and activities. Keep patrol members informed. Provide guidance to patrol members in achieving rank advancement. Assign each patrol member a job and help them succeed. Represent the patrol at all Patrol Leaders' Council meetings (Greenbar) and at the annual

program planning conference. Prepares the patrol to take part in all troop activities. Develop patrol spirit. Regularly attends troop meetings, troop campouts, and troop events during his service period. Work with other troop leaders to make the troop run well. Know what patrol members and other leaders can do. Set the example. Enthusiastically wear the Scout uniform correctly. Live by the Scout Oath and Law. Show Scout spirit.

Patrol Leader Qualifications:

First Class rank or above

Assistant Patrol Leader

Job Description:

The Assistant Patrol Leaders are elected by the Patrol and leads the patrol in the absence of the Patrol Leader.

Reports to: The Patrol Leader

Assistant Patrol Leader duties:

Assist the Patrol Leader in: - Planning and leading patrol meetings and activities. - Keeping patrol members informed. - Preparing your patrol to take part in all troop activities. - Steer patrol meetings and activities

Take charge of the patrol in the absence of the Patrol Leader. Represent the patrol at Patrol Leaders' Council meetings (Greenbar) in the absence of the Patrol

Leader. Work with the other troop leaders to make the troop run well. Regularly attends troop meetings, troop campouts, and troop events during his service period. Help develop patrol spirit. Set a good example. Enthusiastically wear the Scout Uniform correctly. Live by the Scout Oath and Law. Show Scout Spirit.

Assistant Patrol Leader Qualifications:

Tenderfoot rank or above

Note: This position will NOT count toward Eagle rank advancement.

Quartermaster

Job Description:

The Quartermaster keeps track of troop equipment and sees that it is in good working order. The Quartermaster is elected by majority vote of the troop.

Reports to: The Assistant Senior Patrol Leader

Quartermaster duties:

Keep records on patrol and troop equipment. Keep equipment in good repair. Issue equipment and see that it is returned in good order. Suggest new or replacement items. Work with the troop committee member responsible for equipment. Regularly attends troop meetings, troop campouts, and troop events during his service period. Set a good example. Enthusiastically wear the Scout Uniform correctly. Live by the Scout Oath and Law. Show Scout spirit.

Quartermaster Qualifications:


Scribe

Job Description:

The Scribe keeps the troop records. He records the activities of the Patrol Leaders’ Council (PLC) and keeps a record of dues, advancement, and Scout attendance at troop meetings and events. The Scribe is elected by majority vote of the troop.


Scribe duties:

Attend and keep a log of Patrol Leaders' Council Meetings (Greenbar). Record attendance at troop functions. Record advancement in troop records. Prepare a regular newsletter for distribution to members of the troop. Work with the troop committee member responsible for finance, records, and advancement. Regularly attends troop meetings, troop campouts, and troop events during his service period. Set a good example. Enthusiastically wear the Scout Uniform correctly. Live by the Scout Oath and Law. Show Scout spirit.

Scribe Qualifications:


Chaplain Aide

Job Description:

The Chaplain Aide works to meet the religious needs of the Scouts in the troop. He also works to promote the religious emblems programs. The Chaplain Aide is elected by majority vote of the troop.


Chaplain Aide duties:

Keep troop leaders apprised of religious holidays when planning activities. Meet the religious needs of troop members while on activities. Encourage saying grace at meals while camping or on activities. Tell Scouts about the religious emblem program of their faith. Help plan for religious observance in troop activities. Regularly attends troop meetings, troop campouts, and troop events during his service period. Set a good example. Enthusiastically wear the Scout uniform correctly. Live by the Scout Oath and Law. Show Scout spirit.

Chaplain Aide Qualifications:


Librarian

Job Description:

The Librarian takes care of troop literature. The Librarian is elected by majority vote of the troop.


Librarian duties:

Establish and take care of the troop library: - Keep records on literature owned by the troop. - Add new or replacement items as needed. - Keep books and pamphlets available for borrowing at troop meetings. - Keep a system for checking books and pamphlets in and out. - Follow up on late returns.

Set a good example. Regularly attends troop meetings, troop campouts, and troop events during his service period. Enthusiastically wear the Scout Uniform correctly. Live by the Scout Oath and Law. Show Scout spirit.

Librarian Qualifications:


Historian

Job Description:

The Historian keeps historical records or scrapbooks of troop activities. The Historian is elected by majority vote of the troop.


Historian duties:

Gather pictures and facts about past troop activities and keeps them in scrapbooks, wall displays or informational files.

Take care of troop trophies, ribbons, and souvenirs of troop activities. Keep information about former members of the troop. Set a good example. Regularly attends troop meetings, troop campouts, and troop events during his service period. Enthusiastically wear the Scout Uniform correctly. Live by the Scout Oath and Law. Show Scout spirit.

Historian Qualifications:


Cheermaster

Job Description:

The Cheermaster keeps up the morale of troop activities. He is quick to provide a cheer, song, or joke at the request of the Senior Patrol Leader. The Cheermaster is elected by majority vote of the troop.


Cheermaster duties:

Provide a cheer at the beginning of each troop meeting. Provide a cheer to recognize special achievement by members of the troop. Keep Scouts in good cheer by providing jokes as necessary Ensure troop and patrol flags are present at events. Set a good example. Regularly attends troop meetings, troop campouts, and troop events during his service period. Enthusiastically wear the Scout Uniform correctly. Live by the Scout Oath and Law. Show Scout spirit.

Cheermaster Qualifications:



Den Chief

Job Description:

The Den Chief works with the Cub Scouts, Webelos Scouts, and Den Leaders in the Cub Scout Pack. The Den Chief is selected by the Senior Patrol Leader and Scoutmaster and is approved by the Cubmaster and Den Leader.

Reports to: The Den Leader in the Pack

Den Chief duties:

Serve as the activities assistant at den meetings. Meet regularly with the Den Leader to review the den and pack meeting plans. If serving as a Webelos Den Chief, prepare boys to join Boy Scouting. Project a positive image of Boy Scouting. Know the purposes of Cub Scouting. Encourage Cub Scouts to join a Boy Scout troop upon graduation. Help out at weekly den meetings and monthly pack meetings. Regularly attends troop meetings, troop campouts, and troop events during his service period. Be a friend to the boys in the den. Set a good example. Enthusiastically wear the Scout uniform correctly. Live by Scout Oath and Law. Show scout Spirit.

Den Chief Qualifications:

Tenderfoot rank or above Must be at least 2 years older than the age of the boys in the den he is working with

Bugler

Job Description:

The Bugler plays the bugle at Troop ceremonies. The Bugler is selected by the Senior Patrol Leader with the Scoutmaster’s approval.


Bugler duties:

Plays bugle as requested by troop leadership. Regularly attends troop meetings, troop campouts, and troop events during his service period. Plays taps during evening closing ceremony. Regularly attends troop meetings, troop campouts, and troop events during his service period. Set a good example. Enthusiastically wear the Scout uniform correctly. Live by Scout Oath and Law. Show scout Spirit.

Bugler Qualifications:

Tenderfoot rank or above Must be able to play a bugle or trumpet


Webmaster

Job Description:

The Webmaster posts information about Troop outings, service projects, and other events to the troop website. The Webmaster is selected by the Senior Patrol Leader with the Scoutmaster’s approval.


Webmaster Duties:

Ensures that all event dates and times are listed correctly on the troop website. Obtains information about outings, service projects, and other troop events from the Historian. Posts a news article about each troop outing and service project on the troop website. Posts photos and or videos of events on the troop website. Regularly attends troop meetings, troop campouts, and troop events during his service period. Set a good example. Enthusiastically wear the Scout uniform correctly. Live by Scout Oath and Law. Show scout Spirit.

Webmaster Qualifications:


Outdoor Ethics Guide

Job Description:

The Outdoor Ethics Guide specializes in teaching the Outdoor Code, Leave No Trace, and Tread Lightly principles and ensures that the troop follows these principles on all outings. The Outdoor Ethics Guide also helps scouts to earn the Leave No Trace Award. The Outdoor Ethics Guide is selected by the Senior Patrol Leader with the Scoutmaster’s approval.


Outdoor Ethics Guide Duties:

Work to help scouts improve their outdoor ethics decision-making skills to minimize impacts as they participate in outdoor activities.

Support scouts who are working to complete the relevant requirements for the Tenderfoot, Second Class, and First Class ranks.

Regularly attends troop meetings, troop campouts, and troop events during his service period. Set a good example. Enthusiastically wear the Scout uniform correctly. Live by Scout Oath and Law. Show scout Spirit.

Outdoor Ethics Guide Qualifications:

Tenderfoot rank or above Basic training in Leave No Trace and Tread Lightly

Troop Guide – Older Scout Program

Job Description:

The Troop Guide for the Older Scout Program works to create a program that is interesting, fun, and challenging for the older boys. The Troop Guide for the Older Scout Program is selected by the Assistant Scoutmaster for the Older Scout Program.

Reports to: The Assistant Scoutmaster for the Older Scout Program

Troop Guide for the Older Scout Program duties:

Create activities that are fun and interesting to the older boys. Work with the Assistant Scoutmaster for the Older Scout Program in selecting merit badges to

work on at weekend campouts. Attend Patrol Leaders Council meetings (Greenbar). Refresh older boy patrols in the basic Scout skills. Regularly attends troop meetings, troop campouts, and troop events during his service period. Set a good example. Enthusiastically wear the Scout Uniform correctly. Live by the Scout Oath and Law. Show Scout spirit.

Troop Guide for the Older Scout Program Qualifications:

Star rank or above

Troop Guide – New Scout Patrol

Job Description:

The Troop Guide for the New Scout Patrol works actively with new Scouts to earn rank advancement. The Troop Guide for the New Scout Patrol also introduces new Scouts to troop operations and helps them feel comfortable in the troop. The Troop Guide for the New Scout Patrol is selected by the Scoutmaster.


Troop Guide for the New Scout Patrol duties:

Help all first year Scouts earn advancement requirements through First Class. Advise patrol leaders on their duties and responsibilities at Patrol Leaders' Council meetings

(Greenbar). Attend Patrol Leaders’ Council meetings (Greenbar). Prevent harassment of new Scouts by older Scouts. Help older scouts train new Scouts. Guide new Scouts through early troop experiences to help them become comfortable in the troop

and the outdoors. Teach basic Scout skills. Regularly attends troop meetings, troop campouts, and troop events during his service period. Set a good example. Enthusiastically wear the Scout Uniform correctly. Live by the Scout Oath and Law. Show Scout spirit.

Troop Guide for the New Scout Patrol Qualifications:


Instructor

Job Description:

The Instructor teaches scouting skills. The Instructor is selected by the Senior Patrol Leader with the Scoutmaster’s approval.


Instructor duties:

Instruct scouting skills as needed within the troop or patrols. Regularly attends troop meetings, troop campouts, and troop events during his service period. Prepare well in advance for each teaching assignment. Regularly attends troop meetings, troop campouts, and troop events during his service period. Set a good example. Enthusiastically wear the Scout uniform correctly. Live by the Scout Oath and Law. Show Scout spirit.

Instructor Qualifications:


Order of the Arrow Troop Representative

Job Description:

The Order of the Arrow Troop Representative is a youth liaison serving between the local OA lodge or chapter and his troop. In his troop, he serves as a communication and program link to the Arrowmen and adult leaders and Scouts who are not presently members of the Order. He does this in a fashion that strengthens the mission of the lodge and purpose of the order. By setting a good example, he enhances the image of the Order as a service arm to his troop. The OA Troop Representative is selected by the Senior Patrol Leader with the Scoutmaster’s approval.

Reports to: The Assistant Senior Patrol Leader and Adult OA Representative

OA Troop Representative duties:

Serve as a communication link between the lodge or chapter and the troop. Encourage year round and resident camping in the troop. Encourage older Scout participation in high adventure programs. Encourage Scouts to actively participate in community service projects. Assist with leadership skills training in the troop. Encourage Arrowmen to assume leadership positions in the troop. Encourage Arrowmen in the troop to be active participants in the lodge and/or chapter activities

and to seal their membership in the Order by becoming Brotherhood members. Regularly attends troop meetings, troop campouts, and troop events during his service period. Set a good example. Enthusiastically wear the Scout uniform correctly. Live by the Scout Oath, Scout Law and OA Obligation. Show Scout spirit.

OA Troop Representative Qualifications:

First Class rank or above Order of the Arrow member in good standing

Junior Assistant Scoutmaster

Job Description:

The Junior Assistant Scoutmaster serves in the capacity of an Assistant Scoutmaster except where legal age and maturity are required. The Junior Assistant Scoutmaster is selected by the Scoutmaster because of his demonstrated leadership ability.


Junior Assistant Scoutmaster duties:

Function as an Assistant Scoutmaster (except for leadership responsibilities reserved for adults 18 or 21 years and older).

Accomplish any duties assigned by the Scoutmaster. Regularly attends troop meetings, troop campouts, and troop events during his service period. Set a good example. Enthusiastically wear the Scout uniform correctly. Live by the Scout Oath and Law. Shows Scout spirit.

Junior Assistant Scoutmaster Qualifications:

Life rank or above 16+ years old

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