Junior Assistant Scoutmaster

General Information

Type

Appointed by the Scoutmaster

Term

1 year

Reports to

Scoutmaster

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 Scoutmaster because of his leadership ability.

Comments

In many cases the JASM has the same responsibilities as an Assistant Scoutmaster.

QUALIFICATIONS

Age

At least 16 years old

Rank

Eagle

Experience

Previous leadership positions

Attendance

50% over previous 6 months

PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

Training

You must attend the troop Junior Leader 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 give 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

• Functions as an Assistant Scoutmaster.
• Performs duties as assigned by the Scoutmaster.