Assistant Patrol Leader

The assistant patrol leader is the patrol leader's backup support, representing the patrol leader in her absence at all patrol leaders’ council meetings and the annual program planning conference, and keeping the patrol leader and patrol members informed of decisions made. Assistant Patrol leaders assist the patrol leader in planning, leading, and evaluating patrol meetings and activities, and assure patrols are prepared to participate in all troop activities. They work together with the patrol leader to keep their patrol intact so they can work together and share responsibilities to get things done. It is incumbent upon them to work closely with their patrol leader and to be a good example for the members of their patrol and the rest of the troop.

Duties and Responsibilities

• plans and leads patrol meetings and activities

• keeps patrol members informed

• assigns each patrol member a specific duty

• represents his patrol at all patrol leaders’ council meetings and the annual program planning conference

• prepares the patrol to participate in all troop activities

• works with other troop leaders to make the troop run well

• knows the abilities of each patrol member

• sets a good example

• wears the Scout uniform correctly

• lives by the Scout Oath and Law

• shows and develops patrol spirit

Resources

• Online Patrol Leader orientation video

• Patrol Leader Handbook (See your Scoutmaster for a copy of this book)

• 10 Tips to Being a Better Patrol Leader

• See attached files below

References: https://troopleader.scouting.org/patrol-leader/; https://blog.scoutingmagazine.org/2015/08/18/10-tips-better-patrol-leader/