Asst. Patrol Leader
Troop 285
Leadership Position Description
ASSISTANT PATROL LEADER
GENERAL INFORMATION
Reports to: Patrol Leader
Description: The second highest leader of a patrol of scouts
Who reports to him: Patrol Members
QUALIFICATIONS
Rank:
Tenderfoot or higher
Experience:
None
Attendance:
50% over previous 6 months
Training:
None
EXPECTATIONS
Attendance:
Attend 75% of the weekly meetings and 50% of the camp-outs or outings. This is 3 meetings per month and 3 camp-outs/outings in six months.
Be on time to troop meetings, events and activities.
Effort:
You are expected to give this job your best effort.
Behavior:
You should have fun in this job but also remember that you are an example to the rest of the scouts.
Act in accordance to the Scout Oath and Law.
Show Scout Spirit in everything you say and do.
Uniform:
Uniform must be worn correctly. This means that you will wear all of the parts of the Troop uniform. Shirt tail tucked in, with all required badges in their correct locations.
Set the example to other scouts for proper uniform appearance.
SPECIFIC LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES
When the Patrol Leader is not available or when asked, lead the Patrol in Troop meetings, activities, outings and service projects.
Knows what his patrol members skills and interests are.
Helps to call Patrol members when needed.
Help plan and run Patrol Corners or meetings.
Help prepare the Patrol to take part in all troop activities.
Help develop Patrol spirit. Help lead the Patrol in selecting a Patrol name, yell and making a Patrol Flag.
You must tell the Patrol Leader if you are not going to be at a meeting or outing.
If you miss a meeting, call the Patrol Leader to find out what you missed.
Feedback:
Credit for this role is based on your performance on a week to week basis. Scoutmaster decides on credit.
The Patrol Leader will meet with you occasionally to give you feedback on your performance.
