Instructor
Description: The Instructor teaches Scouting skills. Works with the Troop Guide and the Asst. Scoutmaster for new Scouts. The Instructor should be able to teach skills for Tenderfoot, 2nd Class and 1st Class ranks
Reports to: Assistant Senior Patrol Leader
Term:
- Appointed by Scoutmaster for 6 months
Qualifications:
- at least 13 years old
- 1st class or higher
- attend 75% of activities in the last 6 months
Responsibilities
- attend Leadership training
- attend 80% of troop meetings, PLC meetings and outings
- teaches basic Scouting skills in Troops and Patrols at meetings and campouts
- research skill to be taught (Boy Scout Handbook, Boy Scout Fieldbook, Merit Badge book, Woods Wisdom, other library resources
- write out instructional plan
- works with Patrol Leaders on the skills instructions from Troop meetings
- approves patrols skills instructions
- make sure you have necessary equipment. Be Prepared.
- talk to the ASPL each week to confirm assignment.
- update the troop website monthly with your information
Set a Good Example
- wear uniform correctly
- live the Scout Oath and Law. Show Scout spirit
- Be the first to reflect the Scout sign
- maintain a positive and enthusiastic attitude
- exhibit good self-discipline
- attend as many meetings and events as possible
- meet your obligations in a timely manner
- have fun but not at the expense of everyone. Goofing off w/o purpose wastes time and looses interest and respect of other Scouts
REMEMBER – troop will follow our example