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Troop 159
Leadership Position Description
ASSISTANT PATROL LEADER
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GENERAL INFORMATION |
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Type:
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Appointed by the Patrol Leader |
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Term:
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6 months |
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Reports to:
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Patrol Leader |
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Description:
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The Assistant Patrol Leader is appointed by the Patrol Leader and leads the patrol in his absence. |
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Comments:
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Substituting for the Patrol Leader is only a part of the Assistant Patrol Leader's job. The
Assistant Patrol Leader actively helps run the patrol. |
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| QUALIFICATIONS |
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Age:
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none |
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Rank:
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1st Class or higher |
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Experience:
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none |
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Attendance:
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50% over previous 6 months |
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| PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS |
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Training:
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You must attend the troop Junior Leader Training even if you have
attended in the past. |
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Attendance:
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You are expected to attend a MINIMUM of 50% of all troop meetings, a MINIMUM of 50%
of all Patrol Leader Council meetings, a MINIMUM of 50% of all outings, and a MINIMUM
of 50% of all service projects. If your attendance is low, or if you have three (3) unexcused
absences in a row, you can be removed from office. |
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Effort:
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You are expected to give this job your best effort. |
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| GENERAL LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES |
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Uniform:
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Set the example by wearing your uniform correctly. This means that you
will wear all of the parts of the troop uniform, shirttail tucked in, with
all required badges in their correct locations. |
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Behavior:
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Set the example by living the Scout Oath and Law in your everyday life.
Show Scout Spirit in everything you say and do. |
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Attendance:
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Set the example by being an active Scout. Be on-time for meetings and
activities. You must call the Scoutmaster if you are not going to be at
a meeting or if you suddenly have to miss an outing. You also need to make
sure that your duties are covered in your absence - usually by the Assistant
Senior Patrol Leader. |
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| SPECIFIC LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES |
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- Helps the Patrol Leader plan and steer patrol meetings and activities
- Helps the Patrol Leader keep patrol members informed
- Helps the patrol get ready for all troop activities
- Represents his patrol at Patrol Leader's Council meetings when the Patrol Leader cannot attend
- Lends a hand controlling the patrol and building patrol spirit
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