TROOP 48, BSA -- YOUTH JOB DESCRIPTIONS

For all of these job descriptions, there are a few universal truths that fit any leadership job for any organization. They are:

1. Be Prepared
2. Set a good example for others to follow.
3. Participate enthusiastically in Troop activities.
4. Accept questions willingly, be a good listener, be helpful.

SENIOR PATROL LEADER

• Make sure that Troop activities are carried out according to plan.
• Call Patrol Leaders to inform them of Troop activities -- at least 2 days ahead of time so they have time to call all their Scouts.
• Serve as the Scouts' link to the adult leaders.
• Work with the patrols to help them build leadership, teamwork, camping skills, and planning skills (such as making menus and duty rosters).
• Work with the adult leaders and Leadership Corps in planning trips, activities, and running meetings.
• Make sure special help is given to the youngest and newest Scouts as needed.
• Guide and direct the Leadership Corps and other Troop boy leaders in their duties and activities.
• Watch over the patrols and help them avoid serious mistakes.
• Lead the Troop in achieving outstanding results -- be a good example for other troops in the district and council.
• Wear the BSA uniform -- correctly.

ASSISTANT SENIOR PATROL LEADER:

• Help the SPL with any of his duties as needed or in his absence.
• Work with the patrols to help them build leadership, teamwork, and camping skills.
• Work with the adult leaders on planning trips, activities, and running meetings.
• Work with all Scouts in the Troop, expecially the newest ones to help them develop teamwork, leadership, and camping skills.
• Give special attention to Scouts that may be handicapped or have unusual needs.
• Guide and direct other Troop boy leaders in their duties and activities, as assigned or as needed.
• Wear the BSA uniform -- correctly.

PATROL LEADER

• Work with the scouts in his patrol (and others as needed) to help them develop leadership, teamwork, and camping skills.
• Be in charge of patrol meetings.
• Keep informed of activities on the Troop calendars; make sure his patrol members know about these activities.
• Help the Scouts in his patrol with their advancement, correct uniforming, getting right camping equipment, and other needs they may have.
• Make sure the other leaders in his patrol carry out their responsibilities. These jobs include Assistant Patrol Leader, Patrol Quartermaster, and Patrol Scribe. If one of these Scouts is not present, assign another one to do his job temporarily.
• Work with the adult leaders on planning trips, activities, and running meetings.
• Wear the BSA uniform -- correctly

TROOP CEREMONIES MANAGER

• Coordinate all Troop ceremonies.
• Help Patrol Leaders plan and carry out opening and closing ceremonies at Troop meetings and at Summer Camp. Promote the use of many different kinds of ceremonies.
• Each week, be sure the Ceremonies Patrol has plans ready for next week's ceremony.
• Help the Leadership Corps plan and carry out ceremonies at Courts of Honor and other occasions.
• Wear the BSA uniform -- correctly.

CHAPLAIN'S AIDE

• Take charge of planning the Sunday worship services on Troop outings.
• Talk to each patrol to find out what hymn or prayer they will lead during the service.
• Find someone to lead a discussion (sermon).
• Arrange participation in the service in advance so there is time to prepare.
• Wear the BSA uniform -- correctly

TROOP GAMES AND COMPETITION MANAGER

• Help plan and keep track of the games to be played at Troop meetings and on outings.
• Set up the playing areas (e.g., gym) for the games.
• Notify the Troop of any equipment that will be needed.
• Help the Leadership Corps plan and carry out special patrol activities -- both cooperative ones and competitive ones, such as patrol challenges.
• Wear the BSA uniform -- correctly.

TROOP GUIDE

• Work with new Scouts. Be their friend and mentor.
• Give them leadership and shows them how things work in the Troop.
• Help them learn responsibilities, camping skills, and teamwork.
• Encourage and help them with their advancement.
• Encourage them to wear their uniform by wearing yours.

TROOP HISTORIAN

• Collect and archive valuable historical information about Troop 48.
• Maintain the Troop's scrapbooks and photo albums. Get photographs, news clippings, Troop Calendars, Troop Directories, and other documents from Troop members and other sources.
• Take photographs on Troop outings and at special Troop events like Courts of Honor. Arrange for others to take photos, also.
• Wear the BSA uniform -- correctly.

TROOP LIBRARIAN

• Furnish information for advancement to the Troop membership.
• Manage all of the Troop's merit badge books by checking them in and out.
• Make sure the library is in order.
• Notify the Financial Manager of books that need to be purchased.
• Wear the BSA uniform -- correctly.

TROOP QUARTERMASTER

• Be in charge of the Troop's equipment.
• Check out and assign camping equipment for Troop use.
• Make sure equipment is returned after camping trips; check it back in.
• Organize and oversee patrol box parties.
• Arrange for replacement or repair of lost or damaged equipment.
• Maintain an inventory of all Troop equipment.
• Wear the BSA uniform -- correctly.

TROOP SCRIBE

• Handle many types of paper work and other administrative duties for the Troop.
• Fill out camping trip activity plans.
• Keep current the items on the Troop's bulletin board. Put up new items when available.
• Address and stuff envelopes for special mailings.
• Prepare and fold bulletins for courts of honor.
• Keep file cabinets in good order. Arrange to get copies of forms made as needed.
• Wear the BSA uniform -- correctly.

TROOP SERVICE MANAGER

• Supervise the work of the Service Patrol.
• See that the Service Patrol arrives early and sets up the room before Troop meetings.
• See that the Service Patrol stays after Troop meetings and cleans/rearranges the rooms as needed.
• Help the Service Patrol use the Troop 48 Service Patrol Checklist to get the right things done.
• Wear the BSA uniform -- correctly.

WEBMASTER

• Coordinate the work of the Troop Website Team. Communicate plans and needs to team members.
• Recruit team members from the Scouts and from the adult leaders.
• Meet with the team monthly to plan new items for the website, to get volunteers for certain duties like updating the monthly calendar, and to plan improvements in the site.
• Make sure the Team is working on the most important items and that their work is of high quality for viewing by the public.
• Ask for suggestions and comments on the website from other Scouts and from the adult leaders.
• Before uploading a new item for the website, or before making a significant change to an existing item, gets approval from either the Troop Committee Chairman or the Scoutmaster.
• Wear the BSA uniform -- correctly.

WEST BANK MANAGER

• Remind individual patrols when it is their turn to perform maintenance duties.
• Tell them which specific tasks need to be done.
• Supervise the patrol's work; make sure they do it correctly.
• Wear the BSA uniform -- correctly.