Assistant Den Leader

• Help the den leader as needed.
• Carry out the duties assigned by the den leader.
• Be ready to fill in for the den leader in case of an emergency.
• Help establish a close working relationship with the den leader, functioning with them as a den leadership team.
• Complete Cub Scout den leader Training and position-specific Basic Leader Training.
• Attend monthly roundtables.
• Attend Pack Meetings and help as needed.
• Take part in the annual pack program planning conference and pack leaders' meetings.
• Work in harmony with other den and pack leaders.
• Support the policies of the BSA.

Preferred Tenure

1+ years

Typical months of activity

School Year

Time Commitment

· 3 hours per month

Requirements

· Scout Leader uniform: Yes

· Attend Pack Leaders meetings: Yes

· Register with council (Committee Chair will manage this): Yes

· Training: Yes, see Training Coordinator for specifics

· District roundtable attendance: optional

· At least 21 years old

· Interested in working with Scouts in small groups

Benefits

· Opportunity to make direct positive impact on Scouts on a personal level.

· Get to know your child’s friends.

· Get to know your child’s friends’ parents. You may form lasting adult friendships.

· You get to learn all sorts of funny and gross songs!