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Boy Scout Troop 1048
(Collinsville, Illinois)
 
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Source - Troop Committee Guidebook 2013


                                                                      Scoutmaster                                                                           

The Scoutmaster is the adult leader responsible for the image and program of the troop. The Scoutmaster and assistant Scoutmaster's work directly with the Scouts. The importance of the Scoutmaster's role is reflected in the fact that the quality of guidance will affect every youth and adult involved in the troop.

The Scoutmaster can be male or female, but must be at least 21 years old. The Scoutmaster is selected and recruited by the troop committee and approved by the chartered organization representative.

The Scoutmaster's duties include

General
  • Train and guide youth leaders.
  • Work with other responsible adults to bring Scouting to boys.
  • Use the methods of Scouting to achieve the aims of Scouting.
Meetings
  • Meet regularly with the patrol leaders' council for training and coordination in planning troop activities.
  • Attend all troop meetings or, when necessary, arrange for a qualifies adult substitute.
  • Attend troop committee meetings.
  • Conduct periodic Parents' sessions to share the program and encourage parent participation and cooperation.
  • Take part in annual membership inventory and uniform inspection, charter review meeting, and charter presentation.
Guidance
  • Conduct Scoutmaster conferences for all rank advancements.
  • Provide a systematic recruitment plan for new members.
  • Delegate responsibility to other adults and groups (assistants, troop committee) so that they have a real part in troop operations.
  • Supervise troop elections for the Order of the Arrow
Activities
  • Make it possible for each Scout to experience at least 10 days and nights of camping each year.
  • Participate in council and district events.
  • Build a strong program by using proven methods presented in Scouting literature.
  • Conduct all activities under qualified leadership, safe conditions, and the policies of the chartered organization and the Boy Scouts of America.

Assistant Scoutmaster


To fulfill obligations to the troop, the Scoutmaster, with the assistance of the troop committee, recruits assistant Scoutmasters to help operate the troop. Each assistant Scoutmaster is assigned specific program duties and reports to the Scoutmaster. They also help provide the required two-deep leadership standards set by the Boy Scouts of America. An assistant Scoutmaster may be 18 years old, but at least one in each troop should be 21 or older, so he or she can serve in the Scoutmaster's absence.

A troop should recruit as many assistant Scoutmasters as possible. It has been found that many successful troops have three or more.


Assistant Scoutmaster - New Scout Patrol


Works with the Troop Guide, new-Scout Patrol Leader and Den Chief to help deliver the troop program to Scouts without experience (often 11 and 12 year olds) entering the troop.

  • Promptly register new scouts