GENERAL INFORMATION
Type: Appointed by the Senior Patrol Leader with the advice and consent of the Scoutmaster.
Term: 6 Months
Reports to: Senior Patrol Leader
Description: 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 Senior Patrol Leader.
Comments: In many cases the JASM has the same responsibilities as an Assistant Scoutmaster.
QUALIFICATIONSAge: At least 16 years old
Rank: Eagle
Experience: Previous leadership positions
Attendance: 75% over the previous 6 months
PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
Training: You must attend the Troop Leadership 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 given 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 LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES
Function as an Assistant Scoutmaster (expect for leadership responsibilities reserved for adults 18 and 21 years old). Accomplish any duties assigned by the Scoutmaster. Set a good example. Wear the Scout uniform correctly. Live by the Scout Oath and Law. Show and help develop Scout spirit.
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