Boy Scout Troop 574 - Troop Position Description
SCOUT TRAINING CHAIR

Job Description:

The Scout Training Chair is responsible for coordinating all Scout training within the Troop. They will also ensure that all the training records are up-to-date.

The Scout 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 junior leaders and 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 training for all junior leaders.
  4. Maintain training records for all Scouts.
  5. Working with the Scoutmaster the Scout Training Chair will ensure that periodic Junior Leader Training is held within the troop and encourage all Scouts to attend.
  6. Encourage Scouts to participate in District, Council and National opportunities for Training by presenting these opportunities to the Scouts of troop 574.
  7. Encourage all Scouts to attend Oak Leaf Training.
  8. Coordinate the Golden Acorn training within the Troop and present candidates to the Scoutmaster.
  9. Assist in the selection of the two Golden Acorn Scholarship winners each year.
  10. Report to the Troop Committee at each meeting.
  11. Though the wearing of the Scout uniform by the Scout Training Chair is not required, it is strongly encouraged.
  12. Be a good role model for the Scouts in the troop, and live by the Scout Oath, Law, Motto, and Slogan.
  13. Be a registered Adult Leader or Member of Committee and be Youth Protection Trained.

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