Youth Leader Job Descriptions:

All Scouts in Youth Leadership roles are expected to be 'role-models' to the rest of the Troop:

- Set a good example
- Wear the Scout uniform enthusiastically & correctly
- Live by the Scout Oath and Law
- Show Scout Spirit

All Scouts in the Troop beyond the rank of Tenderfoot - are encouraged to consider volunteering for Troop Youth Leadership positions which are part of the requirements for later Scout Advancements at 1st class and above. Troop leadership positions are changed several time a year at the Troop elections/ assignment process (see the Troop calendar).

These roles are briefly described below: (one-line descriptions) while the sub-pages (to the left) describe these roles in more detail. Before you propose yourself for a leadership role be sure you understand the duties of the role thoroughly, are willing to perform these duties and will be able to attend the PLC meetings and a significant majority of Troop meetings and events.

Do not volunteer for a leadership role if you will have major conflicts on meeting nights due to sports etc (wait until the off-season).

We do publish contact information for all Troop Leadership Roles (full names, phone & email alias) in the Troop Secure Website area for purely practical purposes: Scouts need to know who you are, and how to contact you - see the Web Policy Page & Web Approval Form for more information.

Senior Patrol Leader (SPL) - The top youth leader in the Troop (elected by the Troop).
- Assistant Senior Patrol Leader (ASPL) - Fills in for the SPL in his absence                     

Patrol Leader - Provides leadership to his patrol (elected by his patrol members).
- Assistant Patrol Leader - Fills in for the patrol leader in his absence
- Venture Patrol Leader - Patrol leader for the Venture patrol, a more experienced Scout patrol

Scribe - The Troop's record keeper, keeps details of PLC's, advancements & collects dues  

Quartermaster -  Responsible for Troop supplies & equipment 

Librarian -  Keeps the Troops books, pamphlets, magazines etc

Historian - Collects and maintains Troop memorabilia and information on former Troop members

Order of the Arrow Troop Representative - An OA member who keeps Troop informed on OA activities.

Troop Guide(s) - Advisor and guide for the new Scout patrol

Instructor(s) - Teaches one or more advancement skills to Troop members.             

Chaplain's Aid(s) - Assists in Troop religious services & promotes the religious emblems programs 

Den Chief(s) - Works with a Cub Scout Webelos den as a guide

Assistant Webmaster - Develop & maintain at least 3 web pages for the Troop website

Junior Assistant Scoutmaster - Scout (16-18) in ASM role + support for assigned youth leaders

Bugler - Plays a Bugle/Horn at Troop events - Uses a brass horn instrument of his own choice or a traditional animal horn (Troop provided or otherwise).

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