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Troop 159
Leadership Position Description
JUNIOR ASSISTANT SCOUTMASTER
GENERAL INFORMATION |
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Type:
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Appointed by the Scoutmaster | |
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Term:
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1 year | |
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Reports to:
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Scoutmaster | |
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Description:
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The Junior Assistant Scoutmaster serves in the capacity of an Assistant
Scoutmaster except where legal age and maturity are required. He must be at least 16 years old and not yet 18. The Scoutmaster appoints him because of his leadership ability. |
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Comments:
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In many cases the JASM has the same responsibilities as an Assistant Scoutmaster. | |
| QUALIFICATIONS | ||
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Age:
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16 or higher | |
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Rank:
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Eagle | |
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Experience:
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Previous leadership positions in Troop 159 | |
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Attendance:
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50% over previous 6 months | |
| 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 70% 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. | |
| 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 Senior Patrol Leader or 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 someone will assume your responsibilities in your absence. |
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| SPECIFIC LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES | ||
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