Junior Assistant Scoutmaster
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General Information |
| Type: |
Appointed by the Scoutmaster |
| Term: |
6 months |
| Reports to: |
Scoutmaster |
| Description: |
The Junior Assistant Scoutmaster serves in the capacity of an Assistant Scoutmaster except where legal age and maturity are required. He must be at least 16 years old and not yet 18. The Scoutmaster appoints him because of his leadership ability. |
| Comments: |
In many cases the JASM has the same responsibilities as an Assistant Scoutmaster. |
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Qualifications |
| Age: |
At least 16 years old |
| Rank: |
Eagle |
| Experience: |
Previous leadership positions |
| Training: |
National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT) and 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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- Functions as an Assistant Scoutmaster (except for leadership responsibilities reserved for adults 18 years of age or older).
- Performs duties as assigned by the Scoutmaster.
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