| GENERAL INFORMATION Type: Appointed by the Scoutmaster Term: 6 months Reports to: Scoutmaster Description: The Instructor teaches Scouting skills. Comments: The Instructor does not have to be an expert but should be able to teach the Scoutcraft skills needed for Tenderfoot, Second Class, and First Class ranks. QUALIFICATIONS Age: 15 or older Rank: Life or higher Experience: Previous service as SPL, ASPL, PL, Scribe or Quartermaster 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 Teaches basic Scouting skills in troop and patrols. |