Troop Leader Job Descriptions

As a leader of Troop 96, you are responsible for many aspects of the Unit and how it functions. This material was developed to help you, as a leader, understand what is expected of you and to help with your leadership role.

The following are resources available to help with your position of leadership:

• Boy Scout Handbook, No. 3229
• Junior Leader Handbook, No. 3500
• Scoutmaster Handbook, No. 6502
• Troop Program Features, No. 7262A
• Fieldbook, No. 3200
• Boy Scout Songbook, No. 3224A
• Boy's Life Magazine
• Merit Badge Pamphlets
• Troop Rules
• Troop Roster
• Activity Calendar ( website )
• Campfire Planner Sheet, No. 3696
• BSA Equipment Catalog

Other resources include your Scoutmaster, Asst. Scoutmaster's, Troop Comm. Members, your fellow Troop Leaders, teachers, religious advisors, and community leaders.

Junior Assistant Scoutmaster

Junior Leader Job Description

Introduction: When you were assigned the position of Junior Asst. Scoutmaster, you agreed to provide sertvice and leadership in our Troop. This responsibility should be fun and rewarding. This job description provides some of the thingsyou are expected to pewrform while serving as a Junior Leader. You must be at least 16 years of age. On your 18^th birthday, you are eligible to become an Asst. Scoutmaster.

RESPONSIBLE TO: Scoutmaster

SPECIFIC DUTIES:

• Function as an Asst. Scoutmaster ( except for leadership responsibilities reserved for adults 18 and over )
• Accomplish any duties assigned by the Scoutmaster
• Set a good example
• Wear the uniform Correctly
• Live by the Scout Oath and Law

Senior Patrol Leader

Junior Leader Job Description

Introduction: When you were assigned the position of Senior Patrol Leader, you agreed to provide service and leadership in our Troop. That 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.

Responsible To: Scoutmaster

Specific Duties:

• Preside over all Troop meetings, events, activities, PLC meetings, and Program Planning Conferences
• Assist the Scoutmaster with the appointing of leadership
• Assign duties and responsibilities to other leaders
• Work with the Scoutmaster in training Junior Leaders
• Set a good example
• Wear the uniform correctly
• Live by the Scout Oath and Law

Assistant Senior Patrol leader

Junior Leader Job Description

Introduction: When you were assigned the position of Asst. SPL, you agreed to provide service and leadership in our Troop. That responsibility should be fun and rewarding. This job description provides some of the things that you are expected to perform while serving as a Junior Leader.

Responsible To: Senior Patrol Leader

Specific Duties:

• Be responsible for training and giving direct leadership to the following junior leaders: Chaplain Aide, Historian, Instructor, Librarian, Quartermaster, Scribe
• Help with organizing meetings and activities when called upon by the SPL
• Take over Troop leadership in the absence of the SPL
• Function as a member of the PLC
• Set a good example
• Wear the uniform correctly
• Live by the Scout Oath and Law

Chaplain Aide

Junior Leader Job Description

Introduction: When you were elected to the position of Chaplain Aide, you agreed to provide service in our Troop. This responsibility should be fun and rewarding. This job description provides some of the duties you are expected to perform while serving as a Junior Leader.

Responsible To: Assistant Senior Patrol Leader ( and works with the Chaplain )

Specific Duties:

• Keep Troop Leaders appraised of religious Holidays when planning
• Assist Chaplain in meeting the religious needs of the Troop members
• Encourage saying Grace at meals while camping or on other activities
• Tell Troop members about the Religious Emblems Program of their faith
• Set a good example
• Wear the uniform correctly
• Live by the Scout Oath and Law

Troop Historian

Junior Leader Job Description

Introduction: When you were elected to the position of Troop Historian, you agreed to provide service in our Troop. This responsibility should be fun and rewarding. This job description provides some of the duties that you are expected tp perform while serving as a Junior Leader.

Responsible To: Assistant Senior Patrol Leader

Specific Duties:

• Gather pictures and facts about past activities of the Troop and keep them in scrapbooks or on cd-rom's for putting on the Troop website.
• Take care of Troop awards and keepsakes
• Keep information about Troop Alumni
• Set a good example
• Wear the uniform correctly
• Live by the Scout Oath and Law

Troop Librarian

Junior Leader Job Description

Introduction: When you were elected to the position of Troop Librarian, you agreed to provide service in our Troop. This responsibility should be fun and rewarding. This job description provides some of the duties you are expected to perform while serving as a Junior Leader.

Responsible To: Assistant Senior Patrol Leader

Specific Duties:

• Establish and maintain a Troop Library
• Keep Records on literature owned by the Troop
• Have literature available for borrowing at Troop Meetings
• Keep system to check literature in and out
• Follow up on late returns
• Assist the Advancement Chair. With maintaining resource files used for teaching Merit Badge classes
• Prepare the necessary literature for upcoming MB classes
• Set a good example
• Wear the uniform correctly
• Live by the Scout Oath and Law

Troop Quartermaster

Juinior Leader Job Description

Introduction: When you were elected to the position of Troop Quartermaster, you agreed to provide service in our Troop. This responsibility should be fun and rewarding. This job description provides you with some of the duties expected of you while serving as a Junior Leader.

Responsible To: Assistant Senior Patrol Leader ( and works with the Committee member responsible for equipment ).

Specific Duties:

• Keep records of Patrol and troop equipment
• Inspect and check in equipment after outings
• Report any lost, damaged equipment to the Qtrmstr Adult
• Keep equipment in good repair
• Suggest new or replacement items
• Work with the Comm. Member responsible for equipment
• Set a good example
• Wear the uniform correctly
• Live by the Scout Oath and Law

Troop Scribe

Junior Leader Job Description

Introduction: When you were elected to the position of Troop Scribe, you agreed to provide service in our Troop. This responsibility should be fun and rewarding. This job description provides some of the duties expected of you while serving as a Junior Leader.

Responsible To: Assistant Senior Patrol Leader ( works with the committee member responsible for records and finance )

Specific Duties:

• Attend and keep a record of all PLC meetings
• Record attendance
• Prepare a Newsletter for distribution to the Troop
• Consolidate written reports from Patrol Leaders
• Set a good example
• Wear the uniform correctly
• Live by the Scout Oath and Law

Patrol Leader

Junior Leader Job Description

Introduction: When you were elected to the position of Patrol Leader, you agreed to provide service to our Troop. That responsibility should be fun and rewarding. This job description provides some of the duties that you are exoected to perform as a Junior Leader.

Responsible To: Senior Patrol Leader

Specific Duties:

• Plan and lead Patrol meetings and activities
• Keep Patrol members informed
• Assign members of the Patrol specific tasks and help them succeed
• Represent the Patrol at all PLC meetings and Annual Planning Meetings
• Prepare the Patrol to take part in all activities
• Submit written reports to the Scribe of Patrol Advancements and MB completions
• Develope Patrol spirit
• Work with other Troop Leaders to make the Troop work well
• Know what Patrol members are capable of
• Set a good example
• Wear the uniform correctly
• Live by the Scout Oath and Law

Instructor

Junior Leader Job Description

Introduction: When you were elected to the position of Instructor, you agreed to provide service to our Troop. This responsibility should be fun and rewarding. This job description provides some of the duties that are expected of you to perform as a Junior Leader.

Responsible To: Asst. Senior Patrol Leader

Specific Duties:

• Instruct Scouting skills needed within the Troop and Patrols
• Prepare for each teaching assignment
• Set a good example
• Wear the uniform correctly
• Live by the Scout Oath and Law