GENERAL INFORMATION
Type: Appointed by the Scoutmaster
Term:
1 year
Reports to: Scoutmaster
Description: The Junior Assistant
Scoutmaster serves in the capacity of an Assistant Scoutmaster except where
legal age and maturity are required. He must be at least 16
years old and not yet 18. He's appointed by the Scoutmaster because
of his leadership ability.
Comments: In many
cases the JASM has the same responsibilities as an Assistant Scoutmaster.
QUALIFICATIONS
Age: At least 16 years old
Rank: Eagle
Experience: Previous
leadership positions
Attendance: 75%
over the previous 6 months
Effort: You are expected to given this job
your best effort.
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 given this job your best effort.
GENERAL LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES
Uniform: Set
the example be 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 location.
Behavior: Set
the example by living the Scout Oath and Law in your everyday life.
Show
Scout Spirit in everything you say or 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
Functions as an Assistant Scoutmaster.
Performs duties as assigned by the Scoutmaster.