Boy Scout Troop 574 - Troop Position Description
ADULT TRAINING CHAIR

Job Description:

This person is responsible for coordinating all the adult training within the Troop. The Adult Training Chair working in cooperation with the Scoutmaster, Charter Organization and Troop Committee will ensure that all the training records are up-to-date. They will be responsible for ensuring that all adults wishing to become ASMs follow the Troop’s written policies.

The Adult Training Chair must be at least 18 years of age, be approved by the Troop's chartered organization, and must agree to live by the Scout Oath and Law.

Job Obligations:

  1. Ensure troop leaders and committee members have opportunities for training.
  2. Maintain an inventory of up-to-date training materials, videotapes, and other training resources.
  3. Work with the district training team in scheduling Fast Start training for all new leaders.
  4. Implement the Troop written policies for becoming an Assistant Scoutmaster.
  5. Maintain training records for all registered adult leaders.
  6. Be responsible for BSA Youth Protection training within the troop by ensuring that all adults participating with the Troop have up-to-date Youth Protection training
  7. Report to the Troop Committee at each meeting.
  8. Though the wearing of the Scout uniform by the Adult Training Chair is not required, it is strongly encouraged.
  9. Be a good role model for the Scouts in the troop, and live by the Scout Oath, Law, Motto, and Slogan.
  10. Be a registered Adult Leader or Member of Committee and be Youth Protection Trained.

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