GENERAL INFORMATION

          Type:   Appointed by the Scoutmaster

         Term:   1 year

Reports to:   Scoutmaster

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 Scout craft skills needed for Tenderfoot, Second Class, and First Class ranks.  The troop can have more than one instructor.

QUALIFICATIONS

          Age:   13 or older

         Rank:   1st Class or higher

Experience:   none

 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

     Training:   Must attend the troop Junior Leader Training even if you have attended in the past.

Attendance:  Expected to attend 75% of all troop meetings, Patrol Leaders' Council meetings, outings, and service projects.  If attendance is low, or if there are three (3) unexcused absences in a row, can be removed from office.

    Effort:   You are expected to give this job your best effort.

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 Senior Patrol Leader or Scoutmaster 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.

SPECIFIC LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES

• Teaches basic Scouting skills in troop and patrols.