Assistant Scoutmaster – Outdoor Activities Coordinator
Position Purpose:
The Assistant Scoutmaster for Outdoor Activities leads and supports the troop’s outdoor program, ensuring Scouts have frequent, safe, and well-planned opportunities to experience camping, hiking, high adventure, and outdoor skill development. This role helps create memorable, challenging, and growth-oriented outdoor experiences that build character and leadership.
Key Responsibilities:
Plan, support, and supervise troop outdoor activities including campouts, hikes, day trips, and high-adventure events.
Work with youth leaders to design outdoor experiences that align with advancement and patrol goals.
Ensure all outdoor activities are conducted safely and follow Scouting America guidelines.
Assist in trip planning including logistics, menus, equipment, transportation, and permits.
Mentor Scouts in outdoor leadership, decision-making, and risk awareness in field settings.
Encourage participation in progressively challenging outdoor experiences across all patrols.
Coordinate with the Quartermaster and Scout skills leaders to ensure readiness for outings.
Help evaluate and improve the quality of the troop’s outdoor program over time.
Desired Qualifications:
Strong experience in camping, hiking, and outdoor program leadership.
Knowledge of safety practices and youth-led outdoor planning.
Ability to coach youth leaders while allowing them to lead.
Enthusiasm for helping Scouts grow through hands-on outdoor experiences.
Success Measure:
The troop delivers frequent, well-organized, and engaging outdoor adventures where Scouts develop confidence, resilience, and leadership skills through meaningful participation in the patrol-led outdoor program.