Interested in a troop position? Review the descriptions below and submit your request during election time. Elections are twice a year – May and November.

Youth Leadership Positions

Interested in a leadership position with the troop? Review the positions below to learn about the different opportunities.

Senior Patrol Leader (SPL)

Responsibilities

  • runs all troop meetings, events, activities, and the annual program planning conference

  • runs the patrol leaders’ council (PLC) meetings

  • appoints other troop junior leaders with the advice and counsel of the Scoutmaster

  • assigns duties and responsibilities to junior leaders

  • assists the Scoutmaster with junior leader training

  • sets a good example

  • wears the Scout uniform correctly

  • lives by the Scout Oath and Law

  • shows Scout spirit

Requirements:

  • Must be First Class rank

Junior Assistant Scoutmaster

Responsibilities

  • performs duties as assigned by the Scoutmaster.

  • sets a good example.

  • wears the Scout uniform correctly

  • lives by the Scout Oath and Law.

  • shows Scout spirit

Requirements:

  • Must be Life rank

  • Must be at least 16 years old

  • Appointed by the Scoutmaster

Historian

Responsibilities

  • gathers photos and facts about troop activities and keeps them in a historical file or scrapbook

  • takes care of troop trophies, ribbons, and souvenirs of troop activities

  • keeps information about former members of the troop

  • sets a good example

  • wears the Scout uniform correctly

  • lives by the Scout Oath and Law

  • shows Scout spirit

Requirements:

  • Must be First Class rank

Troop Guide

Responsibilities

  • introduces new Scouts to troop operations

  • helps new Scouts towards earning the First Class rank

  • teaches basic Scout skills

  • coaches the patrol leader of the new-Scout patrol on their duties

  • works with the patrol leader at patrol leaders’ council meetings

  • attends patrol leaders’ council meetings with the patrol leader of the new-Scout patrol

  • counsels individuals Scouts on Scouting challenges

  • sets a good example

  • wears the Scout uniform correctly

  • lives by the Scout Oath and Law

  • shows Scout spirit

Requirements:

  • Must be First Class rank

Assistant Patrol Leader (ASPL)

Responsibilities

  • helps the senior patrol leader lead meetings and activities

  • runs the troop in the absence of the senior patrol leader

  • helps train and supervise the troop scribe, quartermaster, instructor, librarian, historian, webmaster,  chaplain aide, and OA representative

  • serves as a member of the patrol leaders’ council

  • sets a good example

  • wears the Scout uniform correctly

  • lives by the Scout Oath and Law

  • shows Scout spirit

  • lends a hand controlling the patrols and building patrol spirit

Requirements:

  • Must be First Class rank

Quartermaster

Responsibilities

  • keeps records on patrol and troop equipment

  • makes sure equipment is in good working condition

  • issues equipment and makes sure it is returned in good condition

  • makes suggestions for new or replacement items

  • works with the troop committee member responsible for equipment

  • sets a good example

  • wears the Scout uniform correctly

  • lives by the Scout Oath and Law

  • shows Scout spirit

Requirements:

  • Must be First Class rank

Scribe

Responsibilities

  • attends and keeps a log of patrol leaders’ council meetings

  • records individual Scout attendance

  • records individual Scout advancement progress

  • works with the troop committee member responsible for records and finance

  • sets a good example

  • wears the Scout uniform correctly

  • lives by the Scout Oath and Law

  • shows Scout spirit

Requirements:

  • Must be First Class rank

Librarian

Responsibilities

  • sets up and takes care of the troop library

  • keeps records of books and pamphlets owned by the troop, may work with webmaster to manage the troop’s digital library

  • adds new or replacement items as needed

  • keeps books and pamphlets available for borrowing

  • keeps a system for checking books and pamphlets in and out, and follows up on late returns

  • sets a good example

  • wears the Scout uniform correctly

  • lives by the Scout Oath and Law

  • shows Scout spirit

Requirements:

  • Must be First Class rank

Patrol Leader

Responsibilities

  • plans and leads patrol meetings and activities

  • keeps patrol members informed

  • assigns each patrol member a specific duty

  • represents his patrol at all patrol leaders’ council meetings and the

    annual program planning conference

  • prepares the patrol to participate in all troop activities

  • works with other troop leaders to make the troop run well

  • knows the abilities of each patrol member

  • sets a good example

  • wears the Scout uniform correctly

  • lives by the Scout Oath and Law

  • shows and develops patrol spirit

    Requirements:

  • Must be First Class rank

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Chaplain Aid

Responsibilities

  • Work with the troop chaplain (usually an adult member of the clergy) to plan appropriate

    interfaith religious services during troop outings

  • Encourage troop members to strengthen their own relationships with God through personal

    prayer and devotion and participation in religious activities appropriate to their faith

  • Participate in patrol leaders council panning sessions to ensure that spiritual emphasis is

    included in troop activities

  • Help the troop chaplain (or other designated adult) plan and conduct an annual

    Scout-oriented religious observance,. Preferably during Scout Week in February

  • Present an overview of the religious emblems program at troop meetings at least once per year

  • Help the troop chaplain (or other designated adult) recognize troop members who receive their

  • religious emblems, perhaps during a troop court of honor (note: most religious emblems are

    conferred during a service at the Scout’s place of worship, but the achievement should also

    be recognized at a significant troop event.)

Requirements:

  • Must be First Class rank

Den Chief

Responsibilities

  • Be reliable, such as being at the den and pack meetings early

  • Take Den Chief Training online or conducted by your district or council

  • Take the Den Chief Pledge

  • Maintain patience and a positive attitude

  • Understand the needs of Cub Scouts in the den, such as being sensitive to the

    needs of all members of your den based on their characteristics

  • Provide encouragement to the scout in your den

  • Give instruction to youth who require special attention

  • Understand the Methods of Cub Scouting: Living the ideals, Belonging to a den,
    Advancement, Family Involvement, Activities, Serving the Neighborhood, and Uniform

  • Help the den leader with den meetings.

  • Help lead activities, games, and ceremonies.

  • Help the members learn to be leaders.

  • Reflect the principles of the Scout Oath and Scout Law.

  • Set a good example as a role model.

  • Share knowledge of the outdoors.

  • Encourage Cub Scouts and Arrow of Light Scouts to move on to the next Scouting level.

  • Support the Denner/Assistant Denner

Requirements:

  • Must be First Class rank

Webmaster

Responsibilities

  • responsible for maintaining the troop’s website

  • works with various unit members on needed topics

  • make sure that information posted on the website is correct

    and up to date and that the privacy of youth and adult troop

    members is protected

  • ensures the website is as youth-run as possible

  • maintains the website as needed

  • sets a good example

  • correctly wears the Scout uniform correctly

  • shows Scout spirit

Requirements:

  • Must be First Class rank