Senior Patrol Leader
BSA Troop 125
When you accept the position of senior patrol leader you agree to provide service and leadership in our troop. This responsibility should be fun and rewarding. This position description tells some of the things you are expected to do while serving as a junior leader.
You are the junior leader with most responsibility in the troop. You are elected by all members of the troop. The SPL is in charge of troop meetings from beginning to end. You chair meetings of the Troop Leadership Council as they plan troop activities and programs. The SPL works directly with the patrol leaders and the troop guides.
Requirements for Eligibility:
¨ Elected by the Troop with the approval of the Scoutmaster.
¨ 15 years old at the time of election with exception at discretion of Scoutmaster.
¨ Life Rank or above.
¨ At least one year experience with Troop 125.
¨ Completed Oak Leaf Training and Golden Acorn Training.
¨ Signs a commitment to fulfill duties and requirements of office.
¨ Fulfill the duties of the Senior Patrol Leader.
¨ Attends Troop meetings in full Class A uniform.
¨ Attend 90% of meetings.
¨ Attend 90% of Troop Leadership Councils.
¨ Attend 5 of 6 of campouts if in the Fall term.
¨ Attend 3 of 4 campouts and Summer Camp if in the Spring term.
¨ Develop three leadership goals for your term.
¨ Reports to the Scoutmaster.
¨ Plan and lead troop meetings and activities.
¨ Keep patrol leaders informed.
¨ Assign members of the troop activities when appropriate and help them succeed.
¨ Plan and lead Troop Leader Council meetings and the annual Troop Program Planning meeting.
¨ With the Scoutmaster’s assistance, conducts the “Introduction to Leadership” course for the other junior leaders.
¨ Develop three attainable goals for the term of office.
¨ Help the patrol leaders prepare to take part in troop activities.
¨ Work with other troop leaders to make the troop run well.
¨ Know what patrol members and other leaders can do.
¨ Set a good example.
¨ Wear the Scout uniform correctly.
¨ Live by the Scout Oath and Law.
¨ Show and help others develop Scout spirit.
Responsibilities and Expectations of the Scoutmaster:
¨ Have meetings with you to help you prepare for and to provide assistance with your new position.
¨ Be available for discussions or phone calls.
¨ Back up your decisions within reason.
¨ Listen to and consider your ideas.
¨ Be fair.
¨ Listen to all sides of any issue.
¨ Set a good example in wearing the uniform, language, attitude, etc.
I have read and understand the requirements of Senior Patrol Leader and commit to Troop 125 that I will fulfill the duties of this office to the best of my ability. I will fulfill the duties of my office each week, and if absent, will locate a Scoutmaster approved substitute to assume my responsibilities. I understand that failure to abide by these guidelines may result in my loss of office.
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Scout Date
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Scoutmaster Date
As senior patrol leader, there are many resources available to help you. These include people such as your Scoutmaster, assistant Scoutmasters, troop committee members, and your fellow troop junior leaders. Other resources include your parents, pastors, teachers, and community leaders. Some literature resources that can help you include the Boy Scout Handbook, Junior Leader Handbook, and Senior Patrol Leader Handbook.
Copy to Scout and to Troop 125 Scout office.
02/05/08