SENIOR PATROL LEADER

Job Description:
The Scouts BSA Senior Patrol Leader position is one of the most important leadership roles within the Boy Scouts of America organization. This position is responsible for leading a group of scouts within a troop and ensuring that all activities and events are organized and run smoothly. As a Senior Patrol Leader, one must possess strong leadership skills, effective communication abilities, and an unwavering commitment to the principles and values of scouting. The Senior Patrol Leader must also be able to inspire and motivate scouts to achieve their goals while fostering a sense of teamwork and camaraderie. One of the key responsibilities of the Senior Patrol Leader is to plan and organize troop meetings and activities. This includes developing an agenda, assigning tasks and responsibilities, and ensuring that everything runs smoothly. The Senior Patrol Leader must also work closely with other troop leaders, such as the Patrol Leaders, to ensure that all scouts are involved and engaged in troop activities.

Qualifications:

• First Class rank or higher

• Must be approved by the Scoutmaster

• Elected by the youth members of the troop

• May not serve two consecutive terms (Exception: May run for a consecutive term if there are only one or zero candidates)

Reports to:

Scoutmaster

Duties:

• Preside at all troop meetings and activities. 

• Chair the monthly Patrol Leaders’ Council (PLC). 

• Participate in outings. 

• Appoint Assistant Senior Patrol Leader (ASPL) with the advice and consent of the Scoutmaster.

• Assign specific duties to other youth leaders.

• Assist the Scoutmaster in training youth leaders.

• Delegate tasks to the ASPL. Make sure ASPL attends any meeting/function he will not be able to attend.

• Oversee the planning efforts of scouts for all troop events.

• 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.