Assistant Patrol Leader
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General Information |
| Type: |
Appointed by the Patrol Leader |
| Term: |
6 months |
| Reports to: |
Patrol Leader |
| Description: |
The Assistant Patrol Leader is appointed by the Patrol Leader and leads the patrol in his absence. |
| Comments: |
Substituting for the Patrol Leader is only part of the Assistant Patrol Leader's job. The APL actively helps run the patrol. |
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Qualifications |
| Age: |
None |
| Rank: |
None |
| Experience: |
None |
| Training: |
None |
| Attendance: |
None |
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Performance Requirements |
| Training: |
You must attend the troop Junior Leader Training even if you have attended in the past. |
| Attendance: |
You are expected to attend 80% of all troop meetings (at least 15), Patrol Leaders' Council meetings (all), outings (at least 5), Court of Honors (all), and service projects. A Scout will be allowed two (2) excused absences. If a Scout fails to maintain his attendance, he will forfeit his time in his current office. |
| Effort: |
You are expected to give this job your best effort. |
| Certification: |
Be certified by the Scoutmaster that you have adequately completed the duties and requirements of this position. |
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General Leadership Responsibilities |
| Uniform: |
Set the example by wearing your uniform correctly. This means that you will wear all of the parts of the troop uniform, shirttail tucked in, with all required badges in their correct locations. |
| Behavior: |
Set the example by living the Scout Oath and Law in your everyday life. Show Scout Spirit in everything you say and do. |
| Attendance: |
Set the example by being an active Scout. Be on time for meetings and activities. You must call the Scoutmaster if you are not going to be at a meeting or if you suddenly have to miss an outing. You also need to make sure that someone will assume your responsibilities. |
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Specific Leadership Responsibilites |
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- Assist the Patrol Leader in planning and leading patrol meetings and activities.
- Helps the Patrol Leader keep patrol members informed.
- Helps the patrol get ready for all troop activities.
- Represents his patrol at Patrol Leaders’ Council meetings when the Patrol Leader cannot attend.
- Lends a hand controlling the patrol and building patrol spirit.
- Complete other duties as assigned by the Patrol Leader or Scoutmaster.
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