Troop 9999

Junior Leader Duties and Responsibilities

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As a leader of Troop 9999 you are responsible for many aspects of our troop and how it functions.  This information was developed to help you understand what is expected of you and to help you fulfill your leadership position.
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Contents

  1. Senior Patrol Leader
  2. Assistant Senior Patrol Leader
  3. Patrol Leader
  4. Venture Patrol Leader
  5. Assistant Patrol Leader
  6. Patrol Leader of a New-Scout Patrol
  7. Troop Guide
  8. Historian
  9. Order of the Arrow Troop Representative
  10. Librarian
  11. Quartermaster
  12. Scribe
  13. Instructor
  14. Chaplain Aide
  15. Den Chief
  16. Junior Assistant Scoutmaster

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1. Senior Patrol Leader

Introduction

When you accepted this position you agreed to provide service and leadership in our troop.  This responsibility should be fun and rewarding.  This position description tells some of the things you are expected to do while serving in this position.

Responsible to

Scoutmaster and troop members
Specific Duties Resources

There are many resources available to help you.  These include people such as your Scoutmaster, assistant Scoutmaster, and troop committee members.  Other resources include your fellow troop junior leaders, teachers, religious advisers, and community leaders.  Some literature resources that can help you follow:

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2. Assistant Senior Patrol Leader

Introduction

When you accepted this position you agreed to provide service and leadership in our troop.  This responsibility should be fun and rewarding.  This position description tells some of the things you are expected to do while serving in this position.

Responsible to

Senior patrol leader
Specific Duties Resources

There are many resources available to help you.  These include people such as your Scoutmaster, assistant Scoutmaster, and troop committee members.  Other resources include your fellow troop junior leaders, teachers, religious advisers, and community leaders.  Some literature resources that can help you follow:

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3. Patrol Leader

Introduction

When you accepted this position you agreed to provide service and leadership in our troop.  This responsibility should be fun and rewarding.  This position description tells some of the things you are expected to do while serving in this position.

Responsible to

Senior patrol leader
Specific Duties Resources

There are many resources available to help you.  These include people such as your Scoutmaster, assistant Scoutmaster, and troop committee members.  Other resources include your fellow troop junior leaders, teachers, religious advisers, and community leaders.  Some literature resources that can help you follow:

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4. Venture Patrol Leader

Introduction

When you accepted this position you agreed to provide service and leadership in our troop.  This responsibility should be fun and rewarding.  This position description tells some of the things you are expected to do while serving in this position.

Responsible to

Senior patrol leader, through the assistant Scoutmaster for Venture patrols
Specific Duties Resources

There are many resources available to help you.  These include people such as your Scoutmaster, assistant Scoutmaster, and troop committee members.  Other resources include your fellow troop junior leaders, teachers, religious advisers, and community leaders.  Some literature resources that can help you follow:

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5. Assistant Patrol Leader

Introduction

When you accepted this position you agreed to provide service and leadership in our troop.  This responsibility should be fun and rewarding.  This position description tells some of the things you are expected to do while serving in this position.

Responsible to

Patrol leader
Specific Duties
Help the patrol leader.
Resources

There are many resources available to help you.  These include people such as your Scoutmaster, assistant Scoutmaster, and troop committee members.  Other resources include your fellow troop junior leaders, teachers, religious advisers, and community leaders.  Some literature resources that can help you follow:

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6. Patrol Leader of a New-Scout Patrol

Introduction

When you accepted this position you agreed to provide service and leadership in our troop.  This responsibility should be fun and rewarding.  This position description tells some of the things you are expected to do while serving in this position.

Responsible to

Senior patrol leader, through the troop guide
Specific Duties
With the troop guide's assistance:
 
  • Plan and lead patrol meetings and activities.
  • Prepare your patrol to take part in all troop activities.
  • Show and help develop patrol spirit.
  • Keep patrol members informed.
  • Assign each patrol member a task.
  • Represent the patrol at all Green Bars meetings during your term of office.
  • Know the strengths, limitations, and capabilities of patrol members and other leaders.
  • Set a good example.
  • Wear the Scout uniform correctly.
  • Live by the Scout Oath and Law.
  • Resources

    There are many resources available to help you.  These include people such as your Scoutmaster, assistant Scoutmaster, and troop committee members.  Other resources include your fellow troop junior leaders, teachers, religious advisers, and community leaders.  Some literature resources that can help you follow:

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    7. Troop Guide

    Introduction

    When you accepted this position you agreed to provide service and leadership in our troop.  This responsibility should be fun and rewarding.  This position description tells some of the things you are expected to do while serving in this position.

    Responsible to

    Assistant Scoutmaster of the new-Scout patrol, and senior patrol leader
    Specific Duties Resources

    There are many resources available to help you.  These include people such as your Scoutmaster, assistant Scoutmaster, and troop committee members.  Other resources include your fellow troop junior leaders, teachers, religious advisers, and community leaders.  Some literature resources that can help you follow:

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    8. Historian

    Introduction

    When you accepted this position you agreed to provide service and leadership in our troop.  This responsibility should be fun and rewarding.  This position description tells some of the things you are expected to do while serving in this position.

    Responsible to

    Assistant senior patrol leader
    Specific Duties Resources

    There are many resources available to help you.  These include people such as your Scoutmaster, assistant Scoutmaster, and troop committee members.  Other resources include your fellow troop junior leaders, teachers, religious advisers, and community leaders.  Some literature resources that can help you follow:

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    9. Order of the Arrow Troop Representative

    Introduction

    When you accepted this position you agreed to provide service and leadership in our troop.  This responsibility should be fun and rewarding.  This position description tells some of the things you are expected to do while serving in this position.

    Responsible to

    Assistant senior patrol leader
    Specific Duties Resources

    There are many resources available to help you.  These include people such as your Scoutmaster, assistant Scoutmaster, and troop committee members.  Other resources include your fellow troop junior leaders, Arrowmen in your troop, teachers, religious advisers, and community leaders.  Some literature resources that can help you follow:

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    10. Librarian

    Introduction

    When you accepted this position you agreed to provide service and leadership in our troop.  This responsibility should be fun and rewarding.  This position description tells some of the things you are expected to do while serving in this position.

    Responsible to

    Assistant senior patrol leader
    Specific Duties Resources

    There are many resources available to help you.  These include people such as your Scoutmaster, assistant Scoutmaster, and troop committee members.  Other resources include your fellow troop junior leaders, teachers, religious advisers, and community leaders.  Some literature resources that can help you follow:

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    11. Quartermaster

    Introduction

    When you accepted this position you agreed to provide service and leadership in our troop.  This responsibility should be fun and rewarding.  This position description tells some of the things you are expected to do while serving in this position.

    Responsible to

    Assistant senior patrol leader (and works with the troop committee equipment coordinator)
    Specific Duties Resources

    There are many resources available to help you.  These include people such as your Scoutmaster, assistant Scoutmaster, and troop committee members.  Other resources include your fellow troop junior leaders, teachers, religious advisers, and community leaders.  Some literature resources that can help you follow:

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    12. Scribe

    Introduction

    When you accepted this position you agreed to provide service and leadership in our troop.  This responsibility should be fun and rewarding.  This position description tells some of the things you are expected to do while serving in this position.

    Responsible to

    Assistant senior patrol leader (and works with the troop committee treasurer)
    Specific Duties Resources

    There are many resources available to help you.  These include people such as your Scoutmaster, assistant Scoutmaster, and troop committee members.  Other resources include your fellow troop junior leaders, teachers, religious advisers, and community leaders.  Some literature resources that can help you follow:

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    13. Instructor

    Introduction

    When you accepted this position you agreed to provide service and leadership in our troop.  This responsibility should be fun and rewarding.  This position description tells some of the things you are expected to do while serving in this position.

    Responsible to

    Assistant senior patrol leader
    Specific Duties Resources

    There are many resources available to help you.  These include people such as your Scoutmaster, assistant Scoutmaster, and troop committee members.  Other resources include your fellow troop junior leaders, teachers, religious advisers, and community leaders.  Some literature resources that can help you follow:

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    14. Chaplain Aide

    Introduction

    When you accepted this position you agreed to provide service and leadership in our troop.  This responsibility should be fun and rewarding.  This position description tells some of the things you are expected to do while serving in this position.
     

    Responsible to

    Assistant senior patrol leader (and works with the chaplain)
    Specific Duties Resources

    There are many resources available to help you.  These include people such as your Scoutmaster, assistant Scoutmaster, and troop committee members.  Other resources include your fellow troop junior leaders, teachers, religious advisers, and community leaders.  Some literature resources that can help you follow:

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    15. Den Chief

    Introduction

    When you accepted this position you agreed to provide service and leadership in our troop and assigned Cub Scout den.  This responsibility should be fun and rewarding.  This position description tells some of the things you are expected to do while serving in this position.  Your den leader or Cubmaster will provide additional guidelines for your position.

    Responsible to

    Assistant Scoutmaster of a new-Scout patrol
    Specific Duties Resources

    There are many resources available to help you.  These include people such as your Scoutmaster, assistant Scoutmaster, and troop committee members, as well as the Cubmaster and den leader.  Other resources include your fellow troop junior leaders, teachers, religious advisers, and community leaders.  Some literature resources that can help you follow:

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    16. Junior Assistant Scoutmaster

    Introduction

    When you accepted this position you agreed to provide service and leadership in our troop.  This responsibility should be fun and rewarding.  This position description tells some of the things you are expected to do while serving in this position.  You must be at least 16 years of age, but not yet 18 years of age to serve as a junior assistant Scoutmaster.  On your 18th birthday, you are eligible to become an assistant Scoutmaster.

    Responsible to

    Scoutmaster
    Specific Duties Resources

    There are many resources available to help you.  These include people such as your Scoutmaster, assistant Scoutmaster, and troop committee members.  Other resources include your fellow troop junior leaders, teachers, religious advisers, and community leaders.  Some literature resources that can help you follow:

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    Acknowledgment

    The information is from the Scoutmaster's Junior Leader Training Kit's Position Descriptions for Scout's Use.
     



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