| GENERAL INFORMATION Type: Appointed by the Senior Patrol Leader Term: 6 months Reports to: Senior Patrol Leader Description: The Assistant Senior Patrol Leader is the second highest-ranking leader in the troop. The Assistant Senior Patrol Leader acts as the Senior Patrol Leader in the absence of the SPL or when called upon. He also provides leadership to other junior leaders in the troop. Comments: The most important part of the ASPL position is his work with the other junior leaders. The ASPL should be familiar with the other positions and stay current with the work being done. QUALIFICATIONS Age: 14 years of age or older Rank: Star rank or higher Experience: Troop member for at least 6 months Satisfactory performance as a Patrol Leader for a minimum of one term Attendance of one long-term camp held at Council level Active progress toward next rank, or additional merit badges Attendance: Consistent attendance at troop meetings and campouts 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 Senior Patrol Leader lead meetings and activities. Runs the troop in the absence of the Senior Patrol Leader. Helps train and supervise the Troop Scribe, Quartermaster, Instructor, Librarian, Historian, and Chaplin Aide. Serves as a member of the Patrol Leader's Council. |