Boy Scout Troop 574 - Troop
Position Description
SCOUTMASTER
Job Description:
The Scoutmaster is the adult leader of the troop
and is dedicated to bringing learning, adventure, and opportunity to the Scouts
within the troop. The Scoutmaster attends most troop meetings and goes on most
hikes and camping trips. The Senior Patrol Leader and other troop leaders look
to the Scoutmaster for advice and direction.
A Scoutmaster must be at least 21 years of age,
be approved by the Troop's chartered organization, and
must agree to live by the Scout Oath and Law.
Job Obligations:
- Work with the Chartered Organization
Representative, Troop Committee Chair, and other Scout leaders to ensure that
the troop is run in accordance with the policies of the Boy Scouts of America
and the chartered organization.
- Guide the Senior Patrol Leader in planning for
and conducting meetings, campouts, and other troop activities.
- Recruit other adults as leaders to assist with
the organization and supervision of the troop.
- Attend position-specific training and actively
encourage the other adult leaders as well as the youth leaders to attend
position-specific training.
- Conduct regular Junior Leader Training
sessions.
- Has sole responsibility to sign off for the
Scout Spirit requirement for each rank. This signature will be given when the
Scout has met the guidelines as set forth by the BSA and the Troop Committee.
- Wear full uniform to every troop meeting and
activity, where a uniform is required.
- Be a good role model for the Scouts in the
troop, and live by the Scout Oath, Law, Motto, and Slogan.
- Be a registered Adult Leader or Member of
Committee and be Youth Protection Trained.
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