Troop Guide
BSA Troop 125
When you accept the position of troop guide 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. This is a special position in the troop and we hope you will grow in this position and strengthen your leadership skills and Scoutcraft skills.
This is your chance to guide younger scouts in their personal growth within the Scouting program, especially the “growth values” of citizenship, character, ideals, and overall fitness. We hope you can help the new scout understand that he, himself, is among the chief influences that cause such growth values to take root. Using your influence to promote what we value in scouting is a major part of your responsibility as a junior leader.
The troop guide is both a leader and a “mentor” to members of the New Scout patrol. You help the New Scout patrol leader by providing direction, coaching, and support as determined by the skill level and morale of the new patrol leader. An assistant scoutmaster should work closely with you and the new scout patrol to ensure each Scout has every opportunity to succeed right from the start.
Requirements for Eligibility:
¨ Appointed by Senior Patrol Leader with the approval of the Scoutmaster.
¨ First Class rank or higher.
¨ Completed Oak Leaf training.
¨ Signs a commitment to fulfill duties and requirements of office.
¨ Fulfill the duties of the Troop Guide.
¨ Attends all Troop meetings in full Class A uniform.
¨ Attend 75% of meetings.
¨ Attend 75% of Troop Leadership Councils.
¨ Attend the Annual Troop Program Planning meeting if in the spring term.
¨ Attend the “Introduction to Leadership” meeting held by the SM and SPL.
¨ Attend 4 of 6 of campouts if in the fall term.
¨ Attend 2 of 4 campouts and Summer Camp if in the spring term.
¨ Develop three leadership goals for the term.
¨ Report to the Senior Patrol Leader.
¨ Plan and lead patrol meetings of the new scout patrol.
¨ Keep patrol members informed.
¨ Introduce new Scouts to Troop operations.
¨ Guide new Scouts through early Scouting activities.
¨ Shield new Scouts from any harassment by older Scouts.
¨ Help new Scouts with advancement toward First Class rank in their first year.
¨ Teach basic scout skills.
¨ Assist the assistant Scoutmaster with training.
¨ Coach individual Scouts on Scouting challenges.
¨ 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:
¨ 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 Troop Guide and commit to Troop 125 that I will execute the duties of this office to the best of my ability. I will fulfill the duties of my office each week. If I am unable to fulfill the duties I will find a substitute approved by the Scoutmaster to assume my responsibilities. I understand that failure to abide by these guidelines may result in my termination from office and/or loss of leadership time toward rank advancement.
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Scout Date
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Scoutmaster Date
As troop guide there are many resources available to help you. These include people such as your Scoutmaster, assistant Scoutmasters, troop committee members, your SPL, and your fellow troop junior leaders. Other resources include your parents, pastors, teachers, and community leaders. Literature resources that can help you include the Boy Scout Handbook and Junior Leader Handbook.
Copy to Scout and to Troop 125 Scout office.
02/05/08