PATROL LEADER

Job Description:
The Patrol Leader position in Scouts BSA is a crucial role that plays a significant part in the success of the troop. Patrol Leaders are responsible for leading their patrol, consisting of five to eight scouts, and working with other leaders to ensure that the patrol and the troop run smoothly. They have several responsibilities, including leading their patrol in all troop activities, keeping their patrol organized and motivated, communicating with other leaders and scouts, ensuring their patrol follows the Scout Oath and Law, helping patrol members develop their skills, and assisting troop leaders in planning and running meetings and activities. To be a successful Patrol Leader, scouts need to develop certain skills such as leadership, communication, organization, time management, and problem-solving. By leading their patrol, Patrol Leaders develop important leadership skills that will benefit them in all areas of their lives. They build strong relationships with their patrol members, other leaders, and scouts from other patrols. Patrol Leaders have the opportunity to learn new skills and develop their abilities by teaching them to their patrol members. Being a Patrol Leader is a rewarding experience that allows scouts to have fun while helping others and learning new things.

Qualifications:

• Second Class rank or higher. Exception: There is no rank requirement for the leader of the new scout patrol. (This is not a BSA requirement)

• Must be approved by the Scoutmaster

• Elected by the members of the patrol

Reports to:

Senior Patrol Leader

Duties:

• Plan and lead patrol meetings and activities.

• Keep patrol members informed.

• Create a duty roster for each camping trip.

• Prepares the patrol to take part in all troop activities.

• Develop patrol spirit.

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

• Know what patrol members and other leaders can do.

• 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.