Troop 806 Job Descriptions

Credit: The original version of this was created by Adam Block, Assistant Senior Patrol Leader, and was adapted from the Junior Leader Training Handbook.

Please note that Senior Patrol Leader and Patrol Leader are elected. All other positions are appointed, in most cases by the SPL, with Scoutmaster approval.

All count toward upper rank advancement except Assistant Patrol Leader.

Elections are held (and other positions appointed) the first meeting in September and the last meeting in January. While these terms are not equal in length, each includes 4 campouts and 1 long term camp. Troop Guides serve for a full year, beginning the end of January, when new Scout patrols are formed.

Most positions require at least First Class rank and may have additional requirements of minimum tenure and training.

Senior Patrol Leader:

Reports to the Scoutmaster and to the PLC (Patrol Leaders Council)
Plans and steers troop meetings, activities, and efforts
Keeps the patrols informed through communication with Patrol Leaders
Plans and conducts the monthly the PLC meetings
Follow all troop requirements of attendance, behavior, uniforming etc…..
Set a good example

Assistant Senior Patrol Leader:

Reports to the SPL
Acts as Senior Patrol Leader in the Senior Patrol Leaders absence.
Helps the SPL plan and run meetings, campouts and other activities.
Coordinates and supervises Quartermaster, Scribe, Historian, Bugler, Librarian.
Attends the PLC meetings (usually monthly)
Follow all troop requirements of attendance, behavior, uniforming etc..
Set a good example

Patrol Leader:

Reports to the SPL
Plans and steers patrol meetings, activities, and efforts
Keeps the patrol informed through regular communication
Attends the PLC meetings (usually monthly)
Follow all troop requirements of attendance, behavior, uniforming etc..
Set a good example

Assistant Patrol Leader:

Reports to the PL
Acts as Patrol Leader in the patrol leader’s absence
Helps the patrol leader fulfill his responsibilities
Oversees patrol officers (quartermaster, grubmaster etc..)
Attends the PLC meetings if Patrol Leader cannot attend.
Follow all troop requirements of attendance, behavior, uniforming etc..
Set a good example

Troop Guide:

Reports to the ASPL
Guides new Scouts through early activities, teaching them the basics of camping, uniforming and troop and patrol operation
Helps new Scouts reach First Class rank
Instruct new Scouts in skills and help recruit other teaching help as needed
Assists the new Scout patrol wherever necessary
Attends the PLC meetings with the new Scout Patrol Leader (usually monthly)
Follow all troop requirements of attendance, behavior, uniforming etc..
Set a good example

Order of the Arrow Troop Chief:

Reports to the ASPL
Encourages participation in OA activities
Arranges for Troop OA elections
Arranges for Troop OA ceremonies at Courts of Honor
Follow all troop requirements of attendance, behavior, uniforming etc..
Set a good example

Scribe:

Reports to the ASPL
Records individual Scouts’ attendance, advancement etc.. in Scoutbook
Works with ASM Records
Attends and record PLC meetings (usually monthly)
Follow all troop requirements of attendance, behavior, uniforming etc..
Set a good example

Quartermaster:

Reports to the ASPL
Keeps track of troop equipment and keeps it in good, working order
Works with the ASM for Equipment
Checks out troop equipment to patrols and is responsible for its timely return.
Follow all troop requirements of attendance, behavior, uniforming etc..
Set a good example

Assistant Quartermaster:

Reports to the QM
Helps the QM in all equipment matters.
Acts as the Quartermaster in the quartermaster absence.
Follow all troop requirements of attendance, behavior, uniforming etc..
Set a good example

Librarian:

Reports to the ASPL
Responsible for troop library and its use, including check-out of books.
Actively seek out new books for the library
Discard outdated material
Follow all troop requirements of attendance, behavior, uniforming etc..
Set a good example

Historian:

Reports to the ASPL
Coordinate patrol photographers and assemble slide shows and/or photo displays
Collects and uploads photos to Troop photo hosting site.
Responsible for flags of defunct patrols and trophy case
Follow all troop requirements of attendance, behavior, uniforming etc..
Set a good example

Bugler:

Reports to the ASPL
Plays various bugle calls as needed at campouts or
other special ceremonies
Follow all troop requirements of attendance, behavior, uniforming etc..
Set a good example

Den Chief:

Reports to the ASPL
Works with a den of Cub Scouts to advance in rank, have fun and learn Scouting skills
Encourage Webelos Scouts to become Boy Scouts
Attends weekly den meetings and monthly pack meetings
Follow all troop requirements of attendance, behavior, uniforming etc..
Set a good example

Instructor:

Subjects include Cooking, Map and Compass, First Aid, Knots and Lashing, Swimming and others at the discretion of the Senior Patrol Leader or Scoutmaster
Reports to the ASPL
Responsible for teaching subject, arranging merit badge classes
Passes Scouts on Tenderfoot, Second Class and First Class requirements which fit his subject, reviews topics with Scouts before Board of Review
Responsible for Camporee practice sessions in his subject
May be called upon to help with Troop program in subject
Follow all troop requirements of attendance, behavior, uniforming etc..
Set a good example

Webmaster:

Updates website with activities, Calendar.
Reports to the ASPL
Works with ASM Webmaster
Follow all troop requirements of attendance, behavior, uniforming etc..
Set a good example