Junior Leader Job Descriptions

Troop Positions

Senior Patrol Leader (SPL)

Job Description: The Senior Patrol Leader is elected by the Scouts to represent them as the top junior leader in the troop.

Reports to: Scoutmaster

Duties:

Preside at all troop meetings, events, activities, and the annual program planning meeting.
Chair the Patrol Leaders' Council (PLC) meeting once a month. Attends at least 5/6 of the PLC meetings occurring during his service period.
Appoints other boy leaders with the advice and consent of the Scoutmaster.
Assign duties and responsibilities to other junior leaders.
Assists with Scoutmaster in training junior leaders.
Delegates task to the ASPLs. Makes sure an ASPL attends any meeting/function he will not be able to attend (troop, PLC, Committee Meeting, etc.)
Oversees the planning efforts of Scouts for all Troop campouts (whether he attends these outing or not).
Has good attendance at Troop meeting.
Attends at least 2/3 of the monthly events during his service period.
Set a good example.
Enthusiastically wear the Scout Uniform correctly.
Live by the Scout Oath and Law.
Show Scout spirit.

Assistant Senior Patrol Leader (ASPL)

Job Description: The Assistant Senior Patrol Leader is the second highest-ranking junior leader in the Troop. He is appointed by the Senior Patrol Leader with the approval of the Scoutmaster. The Assistant Senior Patrol Leader acts as the Senior Patrol Leader in the absence of the Senior Patrol Leader or when called upon. He also provides leadership to other junior leaders in the Troop.

Reports to: Senior Patrol Leader

Duties:

Help with leading meetings and activities as called upon by the Senior Patrol Leader.
Take over troop leadership in the absence of the Senior Patrol Leader.
Be responsible for training and giving direct leadership to the following appointed junior leaders: Scribe, Librarian, Troop Historian, Instructor, Quartermaster and Chaplain Aide.
Perform tasks assigned by the Senior Patrol Leader.
Serves as a member of the Patrol Leaders' Council (PLC) and attends at least 2/3 of the PLC meetings occurring during his service period.
Attends at least 2/3 of the monthly events during his service period.
Has good attendance at Troop meeting.
Set a good example.
Enthusiastically wear the Scout Uniform correctly.
Live by the Scout Oath and Law.
Show Scout spirit.

Troop Quartermaster

Job Description: The Troop Quartermaster keeps track of troop equipment and sees that it is in good working order.

Reports to: The Assistant Senior Patrol Leader

Duties:

Keep records on patrol and troop equipment.
Keep equipment in good repair.
Issue equipment and see that it is returned in good order.
Suggest new or replacement items.
Work with the troop committee member responsible for equipment.
Have good attendance at Troop meeting.
Attends at least 2/3 of the monthly events during his service period.
Set a good example.
Enthusiastically wear the Scout Uniform correctly.
Live by the Scout Oath and Law.
Show Scout spirit.

Troop Scribe

Job Description: The Troop Scribe keeps the troop records. He records the activities of the Patrol Leaders' Council (PLC) and keeps a record of dues, advancement, and Scout attendance at troop meetings.

Reports to: The Assistant Senior Patrol Leader

Duties:

Attend and keep a log of Patrol Leaders' Council (PLC) Meetings.
Record attendance at troop functions.
Record advancement in troop records.
Work with the troop committee member responsible for finance, records, and advancement.
Have good attendance at Troop meetings.
Attends at least 2/3 of the monthly events during his service period.
Set a good example.
Enthusiastically wear the Scout Uniform correctly.
Live by the Scout Oath and Law.
Show Scout spirit.

Troop Guide

Job Description: To work actively with new Scouts in the Baden-Powell program. The Troop Guides introduce new Scouts to troop operations and helps them feel comfortable in the troop.

Reports to: The Assistant Scoutmaster of the Baden-Powell patrol ( New Scout Patrol )

Duties:

Help new Scouts earn advancement requirements through First Class.
Advise patrol leader on his duties and responsibilities at Patrol Leaders' Council (PLC) meetings.
Attend Patrol Leaders Council (PLC) meetings with the New Scout Patrol Leader.
Prevent harassment of new Scouts by older Scouts.
Help Assistant Scoutmaster train new Scouts by older Scouts.
Guide new Scouts through early troop experiences to help them become comfortable in the troop and the outdoors.
Teach basic Scout skills.
Have good attendance at Troop meeting.
Attends at least 2/3 of the monthly events during his service period.
Set a good example.
Enthusiastically wear the Scout Uniform correctly.
Live by the Scout Oath and Law.
Show Scout spirit.
Serves as Cheermaster in the patrol to which he is assigned and performs these additional duties:
Keep morale high.
Learn songs, yells, stunts and campfire programs.

Instructor

Job Description: The Instructor teaches scouting skills.

Reports to: The Assistant Senior Patrol Leader

Duties:

Instruct Scouting skills as needed within the troop or patrols.
Attends at least 2/3 of the troop meetings during his service period.
Prepare well in advance for each teaching assignment.
Set a good example.
Enthusiastically wear the Scout uniform correctly.
Live by the Scout Oath and Law.
Show Scout spirit.

Bugler

Job Description: The Bugler plays the bugle at troop ceremonies.

Reports to: The Assistant Senior Patrol Leader

Duties:

Plays bugle as requested by troop leadership.
Plays taps during evening closing ceremony.
Set a good example.
Enthusiastically wear the Scout uniform correctly.
Live by the Scout Oath and Law.
Show Scout spirit.

Librarian

Job Description: The Librarian takes care of troop literature.

Reports to: The Assistant Senior Patrol Leader

Duties:

Establish and take care of the troop library.
Keep records on literature owned by the troop.
Add new or replacement items as needed.
Keep books and pamphlets available for borrowing at troop meetings.
Keep a system for checking books and pamphlets in and out.
Follow up on late returns
Set a good example.
Attends at least 2/3 of the monthly events during his service period.
Wear the Scout Uniform correctly.
Live by the Scout Oath and Law.
Show Scout spirit.

Historian

Job Description: The Historian keeps a historical record or scrapbook of troop activities.

Reports to: The Assistant Senior Patrol Leader

Duties:

Gather pictures and facts about past troop activities and keeps them in scrapbooks, wall displays or informational ( historical ) files.
Take care of troop trophies, ribbons, and souvenirs of troop activities.
Keep information about former members of the troop.
Set a good example.
Attends at least 2/3 of the monthly events during his service period.
Enthusiastically wear the Scout Uniform correctly.
Live by the Scout Oath and Law.
Show Scout spirit.

OA Troop Representative

Job Description: An Order of the Arrow Troop Representative is a youth liaison serving between the local OA lodge or chapter and his troop. In his troop, he serves as a communication and programmatic link to the Arrowman and adult leaders and Scouts who are not presently members of the Order. He does this in a fashion that strengthens the mission of the lodge and purpose of the Order. By setting a good example, he enhances the image of the Order as a service arm to his troop.

Reports to: The Assistant Senior Patrol Leader

Duties:

Serves as a communication link between the lodge or chapter and the troop.
Encourages year round and resident camping in the troop.
Encourages older Scout participation in high adventure programs.
Encourages Scouts to actively participate in community service projects.
Assists with leadership skills training in the troop.
Encourages Arrowmen to assume leadership positions in the troop.
Encourages Arrowmen in the troop to be active participants in the lodge and/or chapter activities and to seal their membership in the Order by becoming Brotherhood members.
Set a good example.
Enthusiastically wears the Scout uniform correctly.
Lives by the Scout Oath, Scout Law and OA Obligation .
Shows Scout spirit

OA Troop Representative Qualifications:

Under 18 years old
Appointed by SPL with SM approval
OA Member in good standing

Den Chief

Job Description: The Den Chief works with the Cub Scouts, Webelos Scouts, and den leaders in the Cub Scout pack.

Reports to: The Den Leader in the pack and the Assistant Scoutmaster for the New Scout Patrol in the troop.

Duties:

Serve as the activities assistant at den meetings.
Meet regularly with the Den Leader to review the den and pack meeting plans.
If serving as a Webelos Den Chief, prepare boys to join Boy Scouting.
Project a positive image of Boy Scouting.
Know the purposes of Cub Scouting.
Encourage Cub Scouts to join a Boy Scout troop upon graduation.
Help out at weekly den meetings and monthly pack meetings.
Attends at least 2/3 of the den meetings/events during his service period.
Be a friend to the boys in the den.
Set a good example.
Wear the Scout uniform correctly.
Live by Scout Oath and Law.
Show scout Spirit.

Junior Assistant Scoutmaster

Job 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 is appointed by the Scoutmaster because of his demonstrated leadership ability.

Reports to: The Scoutmaster

Duties:

Function as an Assistant Scoutmaster (except for leadership responsibilities reserved for adults18 and 21 years of age or older).
Accomplish any duties assigned by the Scoutmaster.
Attends at least 5/6 of the PLC meetings occurring during his service period.
Set a good example.
Enthusiastically wear the Scout uniform correctly.
Live by the Scout Oath and Law.
Show Scout spirit.

Patrol Positions

Patrol Leader

Job Description: The Patrol Leader is elected by the patrol and leads the patrol.

Reports to: The Senior Patrol Leader

Duties:

Plan and lead patrol meetings and activities.
Keep patrol members informed.
Assign each patrol member a job and help them succeed.
Represent the patrol at all Patrol Leaders' Council (PLC) meetings and at the annual program planning conference.
Prepares the patrol to take part in all troop activities.
Develop patrol spirit.
Attends at least 2/3 of the monthly events during his service period.
Work with other troop leaders to make the troop run well.
Know what patrol members and other leaders can do.
Set the example.
Wear the Scout uniform correctly.
Live by the Scout Oath and Law.
Show Scout spirit.

Assistant Patrol Leader (APL)

Job Description: The Assistant Patrol Leader is appointed by the Patrol Leader and leads the patrol in his absence.

Reports to: The Patrol Leader

Duties:

Assist the Patrol Leader in:

planning and leading patrol meetings and activities.
keeping patrol members informed.
preparing your patrol to take part in all troop activities.

Take charge of the patrol in the absence of the Patrol Leader.
Represent the patrol at Patrol Leaders' Council (PLC) meetings in the absence of the Patrol Leader.
Work with the other troop leaders to make the troop run well.
Attends at least 2/3 of the monthly events during his service period.
Help develop patrol spirit.
Set a good example.
Wear the Scout Uniform correctly.
Live by the Scout Oath and Law.
Show Scout Spirit.

Patrol Quartermaster

Job Description: The Patrol Quartermaster is appointed by the Patrol Leader and checks out required equipment from the Troop Quartermaster. He also makes sure everyone in his patrol has required equipment for each event. He keeps patrol gear organized.

Reports to: Both the Patrol Leader and the Troop Quartermaster

Duties:

Can always find his handbook quickly and knows where he put it
Keeps all the patrol gear in order.
Makes sure the gear is in proper shape when it's time to check the troop gear back into the supply room
Interacts with the Troop Quartermaster and provides a list of the necessary equipment which is to be brought on the campout
Ensures that any special equipment needed for skills training of the new scouts is requisitioned and packed on the trip
During the campout he makes sure that the gear is used and stored properly
During the campout he gets any gear or supplies that are suddenly needed, by interacting with the other Patrol QMs, Troop QM, or with the Reservation QM
Set a good example.
Wear the Scout Uniform correctly.
Live by the Scout Oath and Law.
Show Scout spirit.

Patrol Scribe

Job Description: The Patrol Scribe is appointed by the Patrol Leader and keeps patrol records.

Reports to: the Patrol Leader

Duties:

Keep the patrol log which contains minutes of last patrol meeting, duty roster, etc.
Read the log of the last patrol meeting.
Keep attendance and other patrol records.
Set a good example.
Wear the Scout uniform correctly.
Live by the Scout Oath and Law.
Show Scout spirit.

Grubmaster

Job Description:

The Grubmaster makes sure that there is a tasty and nutritious menu for the entire campout.
The Grubmaster ensures that the food is purchased, packed and is always properly stored.
Each Patrol will have a Grubmaster for the entire campout.
Makes sure food is cooked in a safe manner, and addresses potential hazardous situations.
Grubmaster unpacks food after the trip, and returns food to proper storage area/bins.
Grubmaster and Patrol Leader review the Duty Roster to ensure proper assignments.
Sets a good example, obeys the Outdoor Code and follows Leave No Trace principles.

Reports to: the Patrol Leader

Duties:

Leads discussion to develop campout menus, if designated by the Patrol Leader.
Reviews menus for nutrition, ease of preparation, recipes on hand, and any special or unusual equipment requirements.
Gives Patrol Quartermaster a list of special troop cooking equipment (colander, Dutch Ovens, BBQ, rotisserie, solar oven, etc.)
Gives Patrol Quartermaster a list of food items that are requested from the Troop (spices, condiments, pancake syrup, etc. )
Shops for food, or designates a Shopper.
Reviews Duty Roster frequently to check tasks at each meal(or shift) and for conflicts with scouts at activities, and suggests changes.
Throughout the campout, Grubmaster checks menu, reviews any changes to menu, kitchen set up, and food storage.
Helps Chief Cook of each meal understand the menu and recipes. Provides cooking or equipment usage instructions if needed.
Sees that the patrol eats proper, nutritional food which has been safely handled.
Check portion size and quantities, and packs only what is needed for the trip. Repackages food if necessary.
Packs food in the cooler with ice for perishables; and packs the Patrol food bin with non-refrigerated items. All of the food must fit into the bin, and tries to avoid extra bags with food.
Discusses cooking safety and addresses potential hazardous situations related to the menu.
Finds out if the water source is safe to drink (potable water) or needs to be purified.
If water needs purification, then instructs scouts in the methods to be used during the campout.
Makes sure that drinking water and beverages are adequately available to help scouts avoid dehydration.
Makes sure that the Patrol camp area has a hand washing station with proper soap.
Ensures that garbage facilities are properly set up and used during the campout; and garbage is properly disposed of during and after camp.
Checks food storage to prevent spoilage or animal break-ins.
Helps pack the food into the vehicles or trailer.
Works with the Fire Marshall when fire is used for cooking (Dutch Oven, grills, BBQ, food-on-a-stick), to ensure proper set up and safety.
Makes sure that all fire safety rules are followed during cooking with open fires.
Works with Quartermaster to understand operation of cooking equipment.
Always uses the Buddy System during campout.
Assigns a replacement if he cannot be present during a certain time period, and tells Patrol Leader of change in duty.
Wears the Scout Uniform correctly.
Shows Scout spirit as he lives by the Scout Oath and Law.

Chief Cook

Job Description:

Chief Cook ensures that a nutritious meal is properly cooked and served on time.
Duties rotate for each outing, or can rotate during the outing.
Chief Cook can assign Assistant Cooks for each meal.
Prepares a grace before all meals.
Sets a good example, obeys the Outdoor Code and follows Leave No Trace principles.

Reports to: Patrol Leader

Duties:

Review menu and recipes to understand cooking requirements.
Organize the preparation of the meal (schedule, tasks, people).
Assign and supervise helpers (if any).
Make sure the meal is prepared well and on time; makes a timeline or schedule to plan out and overlap tasks.
Informs Patrol Leader if he needs extra time or to be excused from activities in order to cook.
Always uses Buddy System.
Makes sure that there is a place to cook food, and to eat meals.
Keeps a clean, safe, orderly, and sanitary food preparation and cooking zone.
Gather food and beverages from the chow box and cooler, as needed.
Gather cooking gear and utensils.
Set up and operate cooking equipment safely; ask Grubmaster for instructions if necessary.
Work with Fire Marshall when fire is used for cooking (Dutch Oven, grills, BBQ, food-on-a-stick), to ensure proper set up and safety.
Works with Clean Up crew; requests cleaning of the pots, pans, and patrol cooking utensils during and after cooking.
Returns food, spices, and any unused portions to chow box or cooler. Uses good packaging to prevent leakage or contamination.
Sets table for the meal, or provides a nice, clean eating area. Sets table with condiments required for the meal.
Provides a grace before scouts eat their meals ( or assigns this to someone).
Reports any missing or malfunctioning equipment to Patrol Quartermaster (or Troop Quartermaster).
Wears the Scout Uniform correctly.
Shows Scout spirit as he lives by the Scout Oath and Law.

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