Assistant Scoutmaster – Scout Skills Instructor & Program Support
Position Purpose:
The Assistant Scoutmaster for Scout Skills supports the troop’s outdoor program by ensuring Scouts develop and confidently apply essential Scouting skills. This role focuses on teaching, coaching, and reinforcing foundational skills that enable Scouts to succeed in camping, advancement, leadership, and high-adventure activities.
Key Responsibilities:
Teach and reinforce core Scout skills including camping, cooking, knots, first aid, navigation, fire building, and outdoor safety.
Support youth instructors and patrol leaders in delivering hands-on skills instruction.
Ensure Scouts are prepared for rank requirements and practical skill demonstrations.
Coordinate skill-building opportunities during troop meetings, campouts, and training events.
Provide coaching and feedback to help Scouts gain confidence and competence in outdoor skills.
Work with youth leadership to plan skill stations and advancement-focused activities.
Promote a culture of preparedness, self-reliance, and learning by doing.
Assist in evaluating skill progression and identifying areas for additional instruction.
Desired Qualifications:
Strong knowledge of Scouting skills and outdoor program fundamentals.
Ability to teach and demonstrate skills in an engaging, hands-on manner.
Commitment to youth-led instruction and the patrol method.
Patience and enthusiasm for mentoring developing Scouts.
Success Measure:
Scouts consistently demonstrate improved outdoor skills, increased confidence in camp settings, and readiness to meet advancement requirements while actively teaching and learning within the youth-led troop structure.