JUNIOR ASSISTANT SCOUTMASTER

Troop 1537
Leadership Position Description

JUNIOR ASSISTANT SCOUTMASTER

GENERAL INFORMATION

Type:   Appointed by the Scoutmaster

Term:   1 year

Reports to:   Scoutmaster

Description:   The Junior Assistant Scoutmaster serves in the capacity of an Assistant Scoutmaster except where legal age and maturity are required. He must be at least 16 years old and not yet 18. He’s appointed by the Scoutmaster because of his leadership ability.

Comments:   In many cases the JASM has the same responsibilities as an Assistant Scoutmaster.

QUALIFICATIONS

Age:   At least 16 years old

Rank:   Eagle

Experience:   Previous leadership positions

Attendance:   75% over the previous 6 months

PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

Training:   You must attend the troop Junior Leader Training even if you have attended in the past.

Attendance:   You are expected to attend 80% of all troop meetings, Patrol Leaders’ Council meetings, outings, and service projects. If your attendance is low, or if you have three (3) unexcused absences in a row, you can be removed from office.

          Effort:   You are expected to given 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.

LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Functions as an Assistant Scoutmaster
• Performs duties as assigned by the Scoutmaster

SPECIFIC LEADERSHIP REQUIREMENTS/DUTIES:

• See list above
• Junior Assistant Scoutmaster to meet with Assistant Scoutmaster on a monthly basis to answer questions and make sure Scout is able to complete their elected position responsibilities.  Junior Assistant Scoutmaster can also setup a meeting with Scoutmaster for help and support.
• Junior Assistant Scoutmaster to complete Troop 1537 Scout Leadership Position Summary.