Junior Assistant Scoutmaster

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Junior Assistant Scoutmaster

Selection: Nominated Selected by: Scoutmaster Reports to: Scoutmaster

Position 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 is appointed by the Scoutmaster because of his leadership ability.

Serving as Junior Assistant Scoutmaster can apply towards Positions of Responsibility requriements for Star, Life, and Eagle.

Reports to

Scoutmaster

Responsibilities

• Functions as an assistant Scoutmaster.
• Performs duties as assigned by the Scoutmaster.
• Set a good example.
• Enthusiastically and correctly wears the Scout uniform.
• Lives by the Scout Oath and Law.
• Shows Scout spirit

See also

• Positions of Responsibility
• Star Rank
• Life Rank
• Eagle Scout Rank

References

• BSA Troop Leader Training Powerpoint Presentaiton

Troop Positions of Responsibility
(Youth Positions)

Senior Patrol Leader  Asst.(s)	Quartermaster	Junior Asst. Scoutmaster(s)	Order of the Arrow Rep.
Patrol Leader(s),  Venture Patrol Leader,  Asst.(s)	Historian	Instructor(s) & Troop Guide(s) & Outdoor Ethics Guide	Chaplain Aide
Scribe	Librarian	Den Chief(s)	Bugler & Musician
Advisers: Scoutmaster,   Troop Committee Chair,   Assistant Scoutmaster(s)