| GENERAL INFORMATION Type: Appointed by the Patrol Leader Term: 6 months Reports to: Patrol Leader Description: The Assistant Patrol Leader is appointed by the Patrol Leader and leads the patrol in his absence. Comments: Substituting for the Patrol Leader is only part of the Assistant Patrol Leader's job. The Assistant Patrol Leader actively helps run the patrol. QUALIFICATIONS Age: 12 years of age or older Rank: 2nd Class or higher Experience: Troop member for at least 1 month Attendance: 50% over previous 1 month PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS Training: You must attend the troop Life Long Leadership Training even if you have attended in the past. Attendance: Should an elected or appointed scout officer miss two out of three consecutive scheduled troop events, (i.e., troop meetings, PLC’s, campouts, Chili Supper, etc.), without an excuse acceptable to the Scoutmaster, or Assistant Scoutmaster in charge, the elected or appointed officer shall be automatically suspended from his office and the appointed assistant for that position shall assume the duties of that office until the suspension is lifted or a new election is held. Effort: You are expected to give this job your best effort. GENERAL LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES Uniform: 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. Behavior: Set the example by living the Scout Oath and Law in your everyday life. Show Scout Spirit in everything you say and do. Attendance: 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. SPECIFIC LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES 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. |