Instructor
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General Information |
| Type: |
Appointed by the Senior Patrol Leader |
| Term: |
6 months |
| Reports to: |
Assistant Senior Patrol Leader |
| Description: |
The Instructor teaches Scouting skills. |
| Comments: |
The Instructor will work closely with both the Troop Guide and with the Assistant Scoutmaster for new Scouts. The Instructor does not have to be an expert but should be able to teach the Scoutcraft skills needed for Tenderfoot, Second Class, and First Class ranks. The troop can have more than one instructor. |
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Qualifications |
| Age: |
None |
| Rank: |
1st Class or higher |
| Experience: |
None |
| Training: |
Oak Leaf Training |
| 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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- Teaches basic Scouting skills in troop and patrols.
- Serves as a member of the Patrol Leaders’ Council.
- Prepare well in advance for each teaching assignment.
- Serves as a member of the Patrol Leader's Council.
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