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[[Image:Varsity-team.gif|thumb|Typical Varsity Scout team organization chart (click to zoom)]]
[[Image:Varsity-team.gif|thumb|Typical Varsity Scout team organization chart (click to zoom)]]
==Position description==
==Position description==
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The key adult leader of a Varsity Scout team is the Coach. Sometimes in the middle of activities, but more often from the sidelines, the Coach tries very hard to make it possible for Varsity Scouts to work together as effective team players who live according to the principles of Scouting. The [[chartered organization]] must give careful thought to the responsiblities of a Varsity Scout Coach and select candidate who will do his or her best to fulfill these obligations.
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The key adult leader of a Varsity Scout team is the Coach. Sometimes in the middle of activities, but more often from the sidelines, the Coach tries very hard to make it possible for Varsity Scouts to work together as effective team players who live according to the principles of Scouting. The [[chartered organization]] must give careful thought to the responsibilities of a Varsity Scout Coach and select candidate who will do his or her best to fulfill these obligations.
{{quote-source|I had stipulated that the position of Scoutmaster was to be neither that of a schoolmaster nor of a commander Officer, but rather that of an elder brother among his boys, not detached or above them individually, able to inspire their efforts and to suggest new diversions when his finger on their pulse told him the attraction of any present craze was wearing off.|[[Robert Baden-Powell]], ''Lessons from the Varsity of Life'', 1933}}
{{quote-source|I had stipulated that the position of Scoutmaster was to be neither that of a schoolmaster nor of a commander Officer, but rather that of an elder brother among his boys, not detached or above them individually, able to inspire their efforts and to suggest new diversions when his finger on their pulse told him the attraction of any present craze was wearing off.|[[Robert Baden-Powell]], ''Lessons from the Varsity of Life'', 1933}}

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Team Coach

The Varsity Scout Team Coach is the adult responsible for working directly with the Varsity Scouts to help them create the program for the team. The team coach is equivalent to the Scoutmaster in a Boy Scout troop. The team coach trains boy leaders to run the team by providing direction, coaching, and support.

Typical Varsity Scout team organization chart (click to zoom)
Typical Varsity Scout team organization chart (click to zoom)

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Position description

The key adult leader of a Varsity Scout team is the Coach. Sometimes in the middle of activities, but more often from the sidelines, the Coach tries very hard to make it possible for Varsity Scouts to work together as effective team players who live according to the principles of Scouting. The chartered organization must give careful thought to the responsibilities of a Varsity Scout Coach and select candidate who will do his or her best to fulfill these obligations.

“ I had stipulated that the position of Scoutmaster was to be neither that of a schoolmaster nor of a commander Officer, but rather that of an elder brother among his boys, not detached or above them individually, able to inspire their efforts and to suggest new diversions when his finger on their pulse told him the attraction of any present craze was wearing off. ”
— Robert Baden-Powell, Lessons from the Varsity of Life, 1933

Responsibilities

  • Trains and guides Varsity Scout youth leaders to run their teams.
  • Involves the parents of team members to maximize the effectiveness of Varsity Scouting.
  • Attends all team meetings and activities.
  • Guides team leaders in planning the program.
  • Conducts Coaches Conferences for rank advancement with each Varsity Scout.
  • Meets and works with the Team Committee.
  • Helps recruit Assistant Team Coaches.
  • Takes advantage of available training opportunities.
  • Attends Varsity huddles (roundtables) to share ideas with other Coaches in the district and council.
  • Maintains the principles and rules of the Boy Scouts of America.
  • Wears the Scout uniform correctly.
  • Uses the methods of Scouting to achieve the aims of Scouting.
  • Can be male or female, but must be at least 21 years of age.
  • Is appointed by the head of the chartered organization.


Equivalents

The Team Coach is the key youth-facing adult leader in the unit. Other key unit adult leaders are:

References

Varsity Team Committee

Reports to: Chartered Organization Representative
Lead by: Team Committee Chairman
Members: Committee Secretary • Committee Treasurer • Advancement Chair • Equipment Coordinator • Activities Chair • Membership Chair • Training Chair • Public Relations Chair • Friends of Scouting Chair • Scouting for Food Chair • Fundraising Chair • ScoutParent Unit Coordinator • Chaplain
Program Advisers: Advancement • High-Adventure/Sports • Personal Development • Service • Special Programs and Events
Advisers: Team Coach • Assistant Team Coach(es)

Team Positions of Responsibility and Adult Advisers

Team Leadership: Captain • Cocaptain • Team Secretary • Squad Leader • Quartermaster • Chaplain Aide •
Librarian • Instructor • Den Chief • Order of the Arrow Team Representative
Program Managers: Advancement • High-Adventure/Sports • Personal Development • Service • Special Programs and Events
Other team leadership: Historian • Bugler
Advisers: Team Coach • Assistant Team Coach(es) • Committee Secretary • Committee Treasurer
Program Advisers: Advancement • High-Adventure/Sports • Personal Development • Service • Special Programs and Events
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