Troop Guide

Job Description:

To work actively with new Scouts. The Troop Guides introduce new Scouts to troop operations and helps them feel comfortable in the troop.

Reports to: The Assistant Scoutmaster

Troop Guide duties:

• Help new Scouts earn advancement requirements through First Class. Advise patrol leader on his duties and responsibilities at Patrol Leaders’ Council (PLC) meetings.
• Attend Patrol Leaders Council (PLC) meetings.
• Prevent harassment of new Scouts by older Scouts.
• Help Assistant Scoutmaster train new Scouts by older Scouts.
• Guide new Scouts through early troop experiences to help them become comfortable in the troop and the outdoors.
• Teach basic Scout skills.
• Have good attendance at Troop meeting.
• Attends at least 213 of the monthly events during his service period.
• Set a good example.
• Enthusiastically wear the Scout Uniform correctly.
• Live by the Scout Oath and Law.
• Show Scout spirit.

***it is required of all scouts, levels Star and above, to attend a Leadership Training Seminar when offered. Attendance at such a required seminar will be considered prior to scouts being assigned various levels of leadership.