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Troop 159
Leadership Position Description
ASSISTANT SENIOR PATROL LEADER
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GENERAL INFORMATION |
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Type:
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Appointed by the Senior Patrol Leader with Scoutmaster approval |
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Term:
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6 months |
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Reports to:
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Senior Patrol Leader |
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Description:
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The Assistant Senior Patrol Leader is the second highest-ranking patrol leader in the troop.
The Assistant Senior Patrol Leader acts as the Senior Patrol Leader in the absence of the
Senior Patrol Leader or when called upon. He also provides leadership to other junior
leaders in the troop. |
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Comments:
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The most important part of the Assistant Senior Patrol Leader position is his work with the
other junior leaders. The Assistant Senior Patrol Leader should be familiar with the other
positions and stay current with the work being done. |
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| QUALIFICATIONS |
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Age:
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13 or higher |
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Rank:
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Star or higher |
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Experience:
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Patrol Leader, Troop Guide, Instructor |
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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 Senior Patrol Leader lead meetings and activities
- Runs the troop in the absence of the Senior Patrol Leader
- Helps select, train and supervise the Troop Scribe, Quartermaster, Librarian, Historian, Troop OA Representative and Chaplain Aide
- Serves as a member of the Patrol Leader's Council
- Participates in all troop meetings, events, activities, annual Patrol Leader Council program planning conference and participates in annual committee planning meeting
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