Leadership Position Description

ASSISTANT SENIOR PATROL LEADER

GENERAL INFORMATION

Type: Appointed by the Senior Patrol Leader

Term: 6 months

Reports to: Senior Patrol Leader

Description: The Assistant Senior Patrol Leader is the second highest-ranking patrol leader in the troop. The Assistant Senior Patrol Leader acts as the Senior Patrol Leader in the absence of the SPL or when called upon. He also provides leadership to other junior leaders in the troop.

Comments: The most important part of the ASPL position is his work with the other junior leaders. The ASPL should he familiar with the other positions and stay current with the work being done.

QUALIFICATIONS

Age: none

Rank: 1st Class or higher

Experience: none

Attendance: 13 Events/Meetings over previous 6 months.

PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

Training: YOU must attend the troop Junior Leader Training even if you have attended in the past unless you have attended 2 years in a row.

Effort: You must attend 22 Events/Meetings over the 6 months in office.

You must assign “proxies” for any office not in attendance at all troop functions in the event the SPL is not in attendance

You Must Pass a uniform inspection at least once every month

Flags must be taken up/down on time during troop meetings

Attend at least 2 (3 in the spring) campouts (lead if SPL not in attendance)

Must hold or be a part of 4 PLC meetings during your term

GENERAL LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES

Uniform: Set the example by wearing your uniform correctly. This means that you wilt 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 Senior Patrol Leader or 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.

If you have non-scout conflicts which prevent you from fulfilling your duties you should allow someone to complete your term until you can return

SPECIFIC LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES

Helps the Senior Patrol Leader lead meetings and activities. Runs the troop in the absence of the Senior Patrol Leader.

Helps train and supervise the Troop Scribe, Quartermaster, Instructor, Librarian, Historian, and Chaplin Aide.

Serves as a member of the Patrol Leader’s Council.