BSA Troop 211

Assistant Scoutmaster Duties and Responsibilities

Assistant Scoutmaster Patch

Description: Assistant Scoutmasters help guide the program of the troop. Each Assistant Scoutmaster is assigned specific duties and reports to the Scoutmaster. Assistant Scoutmasters provide required "two-deep leadership".

Comments: Scoutmasters may male or female but must be 18 years old. One Assistant Scoutmaster must be 21 or older to serve as Scoutmaster in the Scoutmaster's absence. Troop 211 tries to recruit as many Assistant Scoutmasters as needed. Successful troops have four or more Assistant Scoutmasters.

Types of Assistant Scoutmasters Include:

ASM - Senior Assistant
ASM - Program
ASM - New Scouts
ASM - Venture Patrol
ASM - Patrol Advisor
ASM - Events
ASM - Advancement
ASM - Physical Arrangements
ASM - Camping

Assistant Scoutmaster - Senior Assistant

Serve as Acting Scoutmaster when the Scoutmaster is absent.
Attend Troop meetings; attend Committee meetings; attend Patrol Leader Council (PLC) meetings.
Help conduct Scoutmaster Conferences.
Help Scoutmaster organize, delegate and coordinate other adult leaders.
Report to the Scoutmaster.

Assistant Scoutmaster - Program

Attend troop meetings; attend all Patrol Leader Council (PLC) meetings.
Attend roundtables monthly to get new program ideas.
Follow up with the SPL to make sure all PLC decisions are delegated and completed,
After each troop event, evaluate with the PLC how everything went, and how it could be improved,
Report to the Scoutmaster.

Assistant Scoutmaster - New Scouts

Recruit new members.
Maintain a good working relationship with Cub Scout and Weblos feeder Packs/Dens.
Participate in District/Council youth recruiting efforts.
Attend Cub Scout Blue and Gold dinners.
Attend Webelos bridging ceremonies.
Help Troop Guide plan the Webelos campout.
Advise Troop Guide and Den Chiefs.
Report to the Scoutmaster.

Assistant Scoutmaster - Patrol Advisor

Serve as advisor for all patrols; support Patrol Leaders with suggestions and counseling.
Follow up to assure, the Patrol Leader is making phone calls, etc.
Attend training courses and roundtables.
Report to the Scoutmaster.
Attend training courses.

Assistant Scoutmaster - Venture Patrol

Serve as advisor for the Venture Patrol.
Help plan three (3) adventures a year.
Oversee fundraising opportunities to finance adventures.
Support the Patrol with advice and counseling as needed.
Attend Venture Patrol events.
Report to the Scoutmaster.

Assistant Scoutmaster - Advancement

Stimulate advancement and recognition in accord with National requirements.
Plan and organize four Courts of Honor a year.
Encourage Life Scouts to attain Eagle.
Advise and counsel Life Scout's with the planning of Eagle Scout Service Projects,
Report to the Scoutmaster.