Troop 1333 Leadership Position Description

 

ASSISTANT SENIOR PATROL LEADER

 

GENERAL INFORMATION

Type: Appointed by the Senior Patrol Leader

Term: 6 months

Reports to:   Senior Patrol Leader

Description:  The Assistant Senior Patrol Leader is the second highest ranking patrol leader in the troop.  The Assistant Senior Patrol Leader acts as the Senior Patrol Leader in the absence of the SPL or when called upon.  He also provides leadership to other junior leaders in the troop.

Comments:  The most important part of the ASPL position is his work with the other junior leaders.  The ASPL should be familiar with the other positions and stay current with the work being done.

QUALIFICATIONS

Age: none

Rank: 1st Class or higher

Experience:  none

Attendance: 50% over the previous 6 months

PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

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

Attendance: You are expected to attend 80% of all troop meetings, Patrol Leaders' Council meetings, outings, and service projects.  If your attendance is low, or if you have three (3) unexcused absences in a row, you 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.