ASSISTANT SENIOR PATROL LEADER

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

Qualifications:

• Appointed by SPL with Scoutmaster approval.

• First Class Rank or higher (not a BSA requirement)

• May not serve two consecutive terms.

Reports to:

Senior Patol Leader

Duties:

• Help with leading meetings and activities as called upon by the Senior Patrol Leader.

• Take over troop leadership in the absence of the Senior Patrol Leader.

• Be responsible for training and giving direction to the following youth leaders: Scribe, Librarian, Historian, Quartermaster, Webmaster, Leave Not Trace Trainer, and Chaplain Aide.

• Perform tasks assigned by the Senior Patrol Leader.

• Serve as a member of the Patrol Leaders’ Council. 

• Participate in outings. 

• Attend troop meetings. 

• 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.