ASSISTANT PATROL LEADER

Job Description:
The Assistant Patrol Leader (APL) is a youth leadership position within a Scouts BSA patrol. They serve as an assistant to the Patrol Leader (PL) and are responsible for helping to plan and execute the patrol’s activities and events. The APL is also responsible for helping to train and mentor other patrol members. One of the key responsibilities of the APL is to help the PL with the planning and execution of patrol meetings and activities. This includes working with other patrol members to develop the patrol’s annual plan and ensuring that each meeting and activity is well-organized and executed smoothly. Another important role of the APL is to assist with the training and mentoring of other patrol members. This includes working with the PL to develop and implement training programs for new members, as well as providing ongoing coaching and support to help them develop their skills.

Qualifications:

• Appointed by the Patrol Leader with Scoutmaster approval

• Tenderfoot Rank or higher Exception: There is no rank requirement for the Assistant Patrol Leader for the new scout patrol. (This is not a BSA requirement)

Reports to:
Patrol Leader

Duties:

• Assist the Patrol Leader in planning and leading patrol meetings and activities

• Helps the Patrol Leader keep patrol members informed.

• Assists the Patrol Leader in preparing the patrol to take part in all troop activities.

• Arrive 5 minutes before the start of troop meetings.

• Direct the patrol at meetings and activities

• Take charge of the patrol in the absence of the Patrol Leader.

• Represent the patrol at Patrol Leaders’ Council (PLC) meetings in the absence of the Patrol Leader.

• Work with the other troop leaders to make the troop run well.

• Participate in outings. Attendance expectation 65%

• Attend troop meetings. Attendance expectation 65%

• Help develop patrol spirit.

• Set a good example.

• Wear the field uniform (class A) correctly to all regular troop meetings and religious services.

• Wear the activity uniform (class B t-shirt) to all outings and other troop activities.

• Live by the Scout Oath and Law.

• Show Scout Spirit.