DEN CHIEF

Job Description:
A Den Chief is a Scout BSA youth member who serves as an assistant to the Cub Scout den leader. The Den Chief helps to plan and organize activities for the Cub Scouts, as well as provide leadership and guidance to the Cub Scouts during meetings and events. The Den Chief is an essential position, as they provide a bridge between Cub Scouts and Scouts BSA. One of the key responsibilities of this position is to work with the Cub Scout den leader to plan and organize den meetings and activities. This includes developing plans for games, crafts, and other activities that are appropriate for Cub Scouts. Another important role of this position is to provide leadership and guidance to the Cub Scouts. This includes helping them learn new skills, teaching them how to work together as a team, and encouraging them to be active and engaged during den meetings and events.

Qualifications:

• Appointed by Scoutmaster 

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

Reports to:

The den leader in the pack and the assistant Scoutmaster for the new Scout patrol in the troop.

Duties:

• Communicate regularly with the Den Leader to review the den and pack meeting plans.

• If serving with a Webelos den, prepare them to join Scouts BSA.

• Project a positive image of Scouts BSA.

• Know the purposes of Cub Scouting.

• Encourage Cub Scouts to join a Scouts BSA Troop upon graduation.

• Help out at monthly pack meetings.

• Attends at least 2/3 of the den meetings/events during service period.

• Be a friend to the Cub Scouts in the den.

• Set a good example.

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

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

• Live by Scout Oath and Law.

• Show scout Spirit.