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Leadership Position Description Instructor General Information Type: Volunteer (with concurrence of Scoutmaster) Term: 6 months Reports to: Scoutmaster and Assist Scoutmaster assigned to New Boy Patrol Description: The Instructor teaches Scouting skills. Comments: The Instructor will work closely with both the Troop Guide and with the Assistant Scoutmaster for new Scouts. The Instructor does not have to be an expert but should be able to teach the Scoutcraft skills needed for Tenderfoot, Second Class, and First Class ranks. The troop can have more than one Instructor. Qualifications Age: none Rank: 1st Class or higher Experience: none
Performance Requirements Training: Self-review of Scout Craft Skills Attendance: You are expected to attend 75% of all troop meetings, outings, and service projects. If your attendance is low, or if you have three unexcused absences in a row, you can be removed from office. Does not attend the Patrol Leaders Council. Specific Leadership Responsibilities Teaches basic Scouting skills in the troop and patrols. The instructor should give formal instruction at least 4 (four) times during their term of office. They need to be prepared by knowing the requirement and the material they are instructing. Prepares or maintains kits or displays for use in instruction of Scouting skills General Leadership Responsibilities Uniform: Set the example by wearing your uniform correctly. This means that you will 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 Scoutmaster or Senior Patrol Leader 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. |
