Junior Assistant Scoutmaster
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| - | The '''Junior Assistant Scoutmaster''' | + | The '''Junior Assistant Scoutmaster''' is a Scout at least 16 years of age who has shown outstanding leadership skills. He is appointed by the Senior Patrol Leader with the advice and consent of the Scoutmaster. A Junior Assistant Scoutmaster follows the guidance of the Scoutmaster in providing support and supervision to the other boy leaders in the troop. Upon his 18th birthday, a Junior Assistant Scoutmaster is eligible to become an assistant Scoutmaster. |
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==Reports to== | ==Reports to== | ||
*[[Scoutmaster]] | *[[Scoutmaster]] | ||
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==Responsibilities== | ==Responsibilities== | ||
* Functions as an [[Assistant Scoutmaster|assistant Scoutmaster]]. | * Functions as an [[Assistant Scoutmaster|assistant Scoutmaster]]. | ||
* Performs duties as assigned by the Scoutmaster. | * Performs duties as assigned by the Scoutmaster. | ||
| - | * | + | * Sets a good example. |
* Enthusiastically and [[uniform|correctly wears the Scout uniform]] (all four parts). | * Enthusiastically and [[uniform|correctly wears the Scout uniform]] (all four parts). | ||
* Lives by the [[Scout Oath]] and [[Scout Law|Law]]. | * Lives by the [[Scout Oath]] and [[Scout Law|Law]]. | ||
| - | * Shows [[Scout Spirit|Scout spirit]] | + | * Shows [[Scout Spirit|Scout spirit]] |
| + | ==Notes== | ||
| + | #The Junior Assistant Scoutmaster while functioning as an assistant Scoutmaster follows all BSA youth policies regarding two-deep adult leadership, sleeping quarters, driving, etc. | ||
== See also == | == See also == | ||
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| Serving as Junior Assistant Scoutmaster can apply towards Positions of Responsibility requirements for Star, Life, and Eagle. |
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The Junior Assistant Scoutmaster is a Scout at least 16 years of age who has shown outstanding leadership skills. He is appointed by the Senior Patrol Leader with the advice and consent of the Scoutmaster. A Junior Assistant Scoutmaster follows the guidance of the Scoutmaster in providing support and supervision to the other boy leaders in the troop. Upon his 18th birthday, a Junior Assistant Scoutmaster is eligible to become an assistant Scoutmaster.
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Reports to
Responsibilities
- Functions as an assistant Scoutmaster.
- Performs duties as assigned by the Scoutmaster.
- Sets a good example.
- Enthusiastically and correctly wears the Scout uniform (all four parts).
- Lives by the Scout Oath and Law.
- Shows Scout spirit
Notes
- The Junior Assistant Scoutmaster while functioning as an assistant Scoutmaster follows all BSA youth policies regarding two-deep adult leadership, sleeping quarters, driving, etc.
See also
| Boy Scout portal |
- Ranks requiring a Positions of Responsibility
- Star Rank #5 "While a First Class Scout, serve actively 4 months in one or more of the following positions..."
- Life Rank #5 "While a Star Scout, serve actively 6 months in one or more of the positions of responsibility..."
- Eagle Scout Rank #4 "While a Life Scout, serve actively for a period of 6 months in one or more of the following positions of responsibility..." (reduced list)
- See also: National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT) - a fun, six-day outdoor learning course.
References
- 36 BSA Monthly Troop Programs with Troop Meeting Plans (free & online), Printed: Vol I - Vol II - Vol III - Resources
- Introduction to Leadership Skills for Troops (ILST) - Troop Meeting Planner - Campfire Planner - Resource Survey - Troop Committee Challenge
- Senior Patrol Leaders Handbook - Patrol Leaders Handbook - Scoutmaster Handbook - BSA Nameplates
| 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) | Chaplain Aide |
| Scribe | Librarian | Den Chief(s) | Bugler & Musician |
| Advisers: Scoutmaster, Troop Committee Chair, Assistant Scoutmaster(s) | |||
