Youth Leadership Positions and Troop Organization Junior Leader Training Troop 1600 – Jordan UCC.

Youth Leadership Youth Leadership PositionsPositionsand Troop and Troop

OrganizationOrganization

Junior Leader TrainingJunior Leader TrainingTroop 1600Troop 1600 – – Jordan UCCJordan UCC

Troop 1600Troop 1600Jordan UCCJordan UCCModule 2: Troop OrganizationModule 2: Troop Organization

The Process for TodayThe Process for Today Review our Troop OrganizationReview our Troop Organization Review Common Duties and Review Common Duties and

Expectations for all LeadersExpectations for all Leaders Take a few minutes to review your Take a few minutes to review your

own position and set some goalsown position and set some goals Detailed position descriptions are Detailed position descriptions are

included in your Leadership Training included in your Leadership Training binderbinder

Review the goals with the groupReview the goals with the group


Troop Organization Troop Organization ChartChart

Scoutmaster

Senior PatrolLeader

Junior AsstScoutmaster

ASM – New Scouts

Asst Senior Patrol Leader

Patrol Leader Patrol LeaderTroop Guide Patrol Leader(New Scouts)

AsstPatrol Leader

AsstPatrol Leader

AsstPatrol Leader

ScribeQuarter-master

InstructorLibrarian/HistorianOA RepChaplain Aid

Member ofThe PLC


Common DutiesCommon Duties Set a good exampleSet a good example ListenListen Be a good “follower”Be a good “follower” Wear the Scout Uniform Wear the Scout Uniform

correctlycorrectly Live by the Scout Oath and Law at Live by the Scout Oath and Law at

all timesall times Show and help develop Scout SpiritShow and help develop Scout Spirit Work as a team with other leaders to Work as a team with other leaders to

make the troop run wellmake the troop run well


Senior Patrol Senior Patrol LeaderLeader

Responsible To:Responsible To: Scoutmaster and Troop MembersScoutmaster and Troop Members Specific Duties:Specific Duties:

Preside at all troop meetings, events, activities, and planning Preside at all troop meetings, events, activities, and planning meetingsmeetings

Chair the Patrol Leaders’ CouncilChair the Patrol Leaders’ Council Appoint boy leaders with the advice and consent of the Appoint boy leaders with the advice and consent of the

ScoutmasterScoutmaster Assign duties and responsibilities to other junior leadersAssign duties and responsibilities to other junior leaders Work with the Scoutmaster in training junior leadersWork with the Scoutmaster in training junior leaders Report troop activities to the Troop CommitteeReport troop activities to the Troop Committee Assist in youth leadership trainingAssist in youth leadership training

Qualifications:Qualifications: Active Scout for at least 1 year, active with Troop for 6 monthsActive Scout for at least 1 year, active with Troop for 6 months Prior leadership position for at least 6 monthsPrior leadership position for at least 6 months First Class or above & SM ApprovedFirst Class or above & SM Approved Elected by majority vote of the TroopElected by majority vote of the Troop


Asst. Senior Patrol Asst. Senior Patrol Leader Leader

Responsible To:Responsible To: Senior Patrol Leader Senior Patrol Leader Specific Duties:Specific Duties:

Be responsible for training and giving direct leadership Be responsible for training and giving direct leadership to the following appointed leaders: historian, OA Rep, to the following appointed leaders: historian, OA Rep, scribe, librarian, instructor, quartermaster, and scribe, librarian, instructor, quartermaster, and chaplain aidechaplain aide

Help lead meetings and activities as called upon by the Help lead meetings and activities as called upon by the Senior Patrol LeaderSenior Patrol Leader

Guide the troop in the senior patrol leader’s absenceGuide the troop in the senior patrol leader’s absence Perform tasks assigned by the senior patrol leaderPerform tasks assigned by the senior patrol leader Function as a member of the patrol leaders’ councilFunction as a member of the patrol leaders’ council Assist in all planning activitiesAssist in all planning activities

Qualifications:Qualifications: Active Scout for at least 1 year, active with Troop for 6 Active Scout for at least 1 year, active with Troop for 6

monthsmonths Prior leadership position for at least 6 monthsPrior leadership position for at least 6 months First Class or above & SM ApprovedFirst Class or above & SM Approved Appointed by SPLAppointed by SPL


Patrol Leader Patrol Leader Responsible To:Responsible To: Senior Patrol Leader Senior Patrol Leader Specific Duties:Specific Duties:

Plan and lead patrol meetings and activitiesPlan and lead patrol meetings and activities Keep patrol members informedKeep patrol members informed Assign each patrol member a task and Assign each patrol member a task and help them help them

succeedsucceed Help the Assistant Patrol Leader become a future PLHelp the Assistant Patrol Leader become a future PL

Represent the patrol at all patrol leaders’ council Represent the patrol at all patrol leaders’ council meetingsmeetings

Prepare the patrol to take part in all troop activitiesPrepare the patrol to take part in all troop activities Show and develop Patrol SpiritShow and develop Patrol Spirit Help track advancement of your patrol membersHelp track advancement of your patrol members


monthsmonths First Class or above & SM ApprovedFirst Class or above & SM Approved Elected by majority vote of the Patrol membersElected by majority vote of the Patrol members


Patrol Leader – New Patrol Leader – New Scout Patrol Scout Patrol

Responsible To:Responsible To: Senior Patrol Leader/Troop Senior Patrol Leader/Troop GuideGuide

Specific Duties:Specific Duties: Plan and lead patrol meetings and activities – Encourage Plan and lead patrol meetings and activities – Encourage

active participation in Home Patrol activitiesactive participation in Home Patrol activities Keep patrol members informedKeep patrol members informed Represent the patrol at all patrol leaders’ council meetingsRepresent the patrol at all patrol leaders’ council meetings Prepare the patrol to take part in all troop activitiesPrepare the patrol to take part in all troop activities Show and develop Patrol SpiritShow and develop Patrol Spirit Encourage advancement of your patrol members working Encourage advancement of your patrol members working

closely with the Troop Guideclosely with the Troop Guide Qualifications:Qualifications:

Active Scout for at least 2 monthsActive Scout for at least 2 months Elected by majority vote of the new Scouts members Elected by majority vote of the new Scouts members

(Scouts who have joined the troop within the planning (Scouts who have joined the troop within the planning year)year)

NoteNote – the New Scout Patrol Leader is elected every 2 months. – the New Scout Patrol Leader is elected every 2 months. Membership in this patrol is based on a planning year (April – March Membership in this patrol is based on a planning year (April – March following crossover from Cub Scouts)following crossover from Cub Scouts)


Assistant Patrol Assistant Patrol Leader Leader

Responsible To:Responsible To: Patrol Leader Patrol Leader Specific Duties:Specific Duties:

Assist the Patrol LeaderAssist the Patrol Leader Plan and lead patrol meetings and activitiesPlan and lead patrol meetings and activities Keep patrol members informedKeep patrol members informed Prepare your patrol to take part in all troop activitiesPrepare your patrol to take part in all troop activities Lead the patrol in the patrol leaders’ absenceLead the patrol in the patrol leaders’ absence Show and develop patrol spiritShow and develop patrol spirit


monthsmonths Appointed by Patrol LeadersAppointed by Patrol Leaders


Troop Guide Troop Guide Responsible To:Responsible To: Assistant Scoutmaster of the Assistant Scoutmaster of the

new-Scout Patrol, and Senior Patrol Leadernew-Scout Patrol, and Senior Patrol Leader Specific Duties:Specific Duties:

Introduce new Scouts to Troop operationsIntroduce new Scouts to Troop operations Guide new Scouts through the early scouting activitiesGuide new Scouts through the early scouting activities Shield new Scouts from harassment by older scoutsShield new Scouts from harassment by older scouts Help the new Scouts earn First Class rank in their first Help the new Scouts earn First Class rank in their first

yearyear Teach basic scout skills and Coach individual scoutsTeach basic scout skills and Coach individual scouts Coach the patrol leader of the new-scout patrol on his Coach the patrol leader of the new-scout patrol on his

dutiesduties Attend the PLC meetings with the patrol leader of the Attend the PLC meetings with the patrol leader of the

new scout patrolnew scout patrol Make sure the new scout patrol rotates PL every monthMake sure the new scout patrol rotates PL every month

Qualifications:Qualifications: Active Scout in Troop 1600Active Scout in Troop 1600 Appointed by Senior Patrol LeaderAppointed by Senior Patrol Leader


Troop Scribe Troop Scribe Responsible To:Responsible To: Assistant Senior Patrol Assistant Senior Patrol

LeaderLeader Specific Duties:Specific Duties:

Attend and keep a log of Patrol Leaders’ Council Attend and keep a log of Patrol Leaders’ Council Meetings Meetings

Record attendance of all troop membersRecord attendance of all troop members Work with the Troop Advancement Chairperson to track Work with the Troop Advancement Chairperson to track

advancementadvancement Handle Troop correspondence appropriatelyHandle Troop correspondence appropriately Provide trip summary (including roses and thorns) to the Provide trip summary (including roses and thorns) to the

SPL and Troop HistorianSPL and Troop Historian Qualifications:Qualifications:

Active Scout in Troop 1600Active Scout in Troop 1600 Appointed by Senior Patrol LeaderAppointed by Senior Patrol Leader


Troop Chaplain Aide Troop Chaplain Aide

Responsible To:Responsible To: Assistant Senior Patrol Assistant Senior Patrol LeaderLeader

Specific Duties:Specific Duties: Keep Troop leaders appraised of religious holidays when Keep Troop leaders appraised of religious holidays when

planning activitiesplanning activities Assist the Troop Chaplain in meeting the religious needs Assist the Troop Chaplain in meeting the religious needs

of Troop members while on activitiesof Troop members while on activities Encourage saying grace at all meals while camping and Encourage saying grace at all meals while camping and

on other activitieson other activities Lead “Scouts Own” services on camping tripsLead “Scouts Own” services on camping trips Tell troop members about religious emblems programs Tell troop members about religious emblems programs

for their faithfor their faith Qualifications:Qualifications:



Troop Troop Quartermaster Quartermaster

Responsible To:Responsible To: Assistant Senior Patrol Assistant Senior Patrol Leader and troop committee equipment Leader and troop committee equipment coordinatorcoordinator

Specific Duties:Specific Duties: Keep records of patrol and troop equipmentKeep records of patrol and troop equipment Keep equipment in good repairKeep equipment in good repair Keep Troop storage area and trailer neat and cleanKeep Troop storage area and trailer neat and clean Issue equipment and see that it is returned in good Issue equipment and see that it is returned in good

conditioncondition Suggest new or replacement itemsSuggest new or replacement items Work with the troop committee member responsible for Work with the troop committee member responsible for

equipmentequipment Keep track of consumable supplies (propane, mantles, Keep track of consumable supplies (propane, mantles,

etc)etc) Qualifications:Qualifications:



Troop Instructor Troop Instructor Responsible To:Responsible To: Assistant Senior Patrol Assistant Senior Patrol

LeaderLeader Specific Duties:Specific Duties:

Instruct scouting skills as needed within troop or patrolsInstruct scouting skills as needed within troop or patrols Prepare well in advance for each teaching assignmentPrepare well in advance for each teaching assignment Test scouts on their advancement requirements as Test scouts on their advancement requirements as

neededneeded Assist Troop Guide in teaching new scouts basic skillsAssist Troop Guide in teaching new scouts basic skills

Qualifications:Qualifications: Active Scout in Troop 1600Active Scout in Troop 1600 Appointed by Senior Patrol LeaderAppointed by Senior Patrol Leader


Den Chief Den Chief Responsible To:Responsible To: Scoutmaster, Cubmaster, Den Leader Scoutmaster, Cubmaster, Den Leader Specific Duties:Specific Duties:

Helps lead the weekly den meeting. Helps lead the weekly den meeting. Assists with assigned den activities at the monthly pack meetings. Assists with assigned den activities at the monthly pack meetings. Shares responsibility with the den leaders in all den activities, Shares responsibility with the den leaders in all den activities,

looking to them for adult leadership and inspiration. looking to them for adult leadership and inspiration. Meets with the den leader to plan his part of the program for the Meets with the den leader to plan his part of the program for the

den meetings. den meetings. Helps plan activities between the Den and Scout Troop (applies to Helps plan activities between the Den and Scout Troop (applies to

Webelos Den Chiefs)Webelos Den Chiefs) Recognizes the denner (a member of the den, chosen by his Recognizes the denner (a member of the den, chosen by his

peers) as his right-hand man by giving him opportunities to serve. peers) as his right-hand man by giving him opportunities to serve. Takes part in all training opportunities so he may become a better Takes part in all training opportunities so he may become a better

leader leader Qualifications:Qualifications:



Order of the Arrow Order of the Arrow RepRep

Responsible To:Responsible To: Assistant Senior Patrol Leader Assistant Senior Patrol Leader Specific Duties:Specific Duties:

Serve as a communication link between the lodge or chapter and the Serve as a communication link between the lodge or chapter and the trooptroop

Encourage year round and resident camping in the troopEncourage year round and resident camping in the troop Encourage older scout participation in high adventure programsEncourage older scout participation in high adventure programs Encourage scouts to actively participate in community service Encourage scouts to actively participate in community service

projectsprojects Assist with leadership skills trainingAssist with leadership skills training Encourage Arrowmen to assume leadership positions in the TroopEncourage Arrowmen to assume leadership positions in the Troop Encourage Arrowmen in the troop to be active participants in the Encourage Arrowmen in the troop to be active participants in the

lodge and/or chapter activities and to seal their membership in the lodge and/or chapter activities and to seal their membership in the OA by becoming Brotherhood membersOA by becoming Brotherhood members

Qualifications:Qualifications: Be a registered Boy Scout and an active member of the TroopBe a registered Boy Scout and an active member of the Troop Member of the OA and Local Chapter in good standingMember of the OA and Local Chapter in good standing Approved by the Scoutmaster and appointed by the Senior Patrol Approved by the Scoutmaster and appointed by the Senior Patrol

Leader and ASPLLeader and ASPL


Junior Assistant Junior Assistant Scoutmaster Scoutmaster

Responsible To:Responsible To: Scoutmaster, Assistant Scoutmaster, Assistant ScoutmastersScoutmasters

Specific Duties:Specific Duties: Functions as an Assistant ScoutmasterFunctions as an Assistant Scoutmaster Performs duties as assigned by the ScoutmasterPerforms duties as assigned by the Scoutmaster Help lead troop meetings and activitiesHelp lead troop meetings and activities Help train and supervise Scouts that are or will be part Help train and supervise Scouts that are or will be part

of the Patrol Leaders Councilof the Patrol Leaders Council Serve as an active member of the Patrol Leaders CouncilServe as an active member of the Patrol Leaders Council Always lend a hand running the troop and building Troop Always lend a hand running the troop and building Troop

spiritspirit Attend monthly ASM meetingsAttend monthly ASM meetings

Qualifications:Qualifications: Active Scout in Troop 1600Active Scout in Troop 1600 At least 16 years of age and at Life or Eagle rankAt least 16 years of age and at Life or Eagle rank Appointed by ScoutmasterAppointed by Scoutmaster


Expectations for All Expectations for All LeadersLeaders

Attend Training when offeredAttend Training when offered Attend PLC and Planning meetingsAttend PLC and Planning meetings If you can’t attend, make sure you have a If you can’t attend, make sure you have a

backup!backup! Set an example - Continue your own Set an example - Continue your own

advancementadvancement Be responsible for helping to train othersBe responsible for helping to train others Help promote good communications Help promote good communications

within the Troopwithin the Troop


It’s Your Turn…It’s Your Turn…

Take 15 Minutes…Take 15 Minutes… Review your position descriptionReview your position description

Highlight 2-3 duties that you feel are the most Highlight 2-3 duties that you feel are the most importantimportant

Set 2-3 attainable goals for your term in this Set 2-3 attainable goals for your term in this positionposition

We’ll review and provide each other with We’ll review and provide each other with ideasideas

Remember make your goals Remember make your goals SMARTSMART!!SSpecific, pecific, MMeasurable, easurable, AAttainable, ttainable, RRelevant, elevant, TTimelyimely


Questions?Questions?

Youth Leadership Positions and Troop Organization Junior Leader Training Troop 1600 – Jordan UCC.

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