Embrace the journey of personal growth and leadership by taking on a youth leadership position. These roles are not only crucial for advancing through ranks but also serve as invaluable opportunities for growth. Explore the list of available youth leadership positions below and discover how each contributes to making your unit operate.
To apply for a youth leadership position, download the application form provided here.
Take the time to fill it out, ensuring all required information is provided. Don’t forget to your signature and a parental signature, signifying commitment and support for your leadership journey. Get ready to unlock new experiences, build lasting friendships, and lead with confidence in Scouts BSA Troop 219!
If you are interested to see where the position you are interested in falls within the Troop hierarchy, refer to this diagram.
Junior Assistant Scout Master (JASM) – Troop 219B
A Scout who has shown outstanding leadership skills may be appointed by the Scoutmaster to serve as a Junior Assistant Scoutmaster (JASM). The Junior Assistant Scoutmaster functions just like an assistant Scoutmaster (except for leadership responsibilities reserved for adults 18 years of age or older). In this capacity, Junior Assistant Scoutmasters follow the guidance of the Scoutmaster in providing support and supervision to other youth leaders in the troop. Upon their 18th birthday, a junior assistant Scoutmaster will be eligible to become an Assistant Scoutmaster.
Junior Assistant Scout Master (JASM) – Troop 219G
A Scout who has shown outstanding leadership skills may be appointed by the Scoutmaster to serve as a Junior Assistant Scoutmaster (JASM). The Junior Assistant Scoutmaster functions just like an assistant Scoutmaster (except for leadership responsibilities reserved for adults 18 years of age or older). In this capacity, Junior Assistant Scoutmasters follow the guidance of the Scoutmaster in providing support and supervision to other youth leaders in the troop. Upon their 18th birthday, a junior assistant Scoutmaster will be eligible to become an Assistant Scoutmaster.
Senior Patrol Leader (SPL) – Troop 219B
Primary link between a troop’s Scouts and its adult leaders. One of the major parts of the SPL’s job is to appoint other troop leaders who are able and diligent, not just his friends or other popular Scouts. Their responsibilities are also to provide valuable leadership in planning and carrying out the troop’s program of outdoor activities, service projects, and events. They will work with the Scoutmaster in training other youth leaders. They delegate tasks to the ASPL as needed, provide necessary follow-up, and ensure they are ready to assume your responsibilities as needed.
Senior Patrol Leader (SPL) – Troop 219G
Primary link between a troop’s Scouts and its adult leaders. One of the major parts of the SPL’s job is to appoint other troop leaders who are able and diligent, not just his friends or other popular Scouts. Their responsibilities are also to provide valuable leadership in planning and carrying out the troop’s program of outdoor activities, service projects, and events. They will work with the Scoutmaster in training other youth leaders. They delegate tasks to the ASPL as needed, provide necessary follow-up, and ensure they are ready to assume your responsibilities as needed.
Assistant Senior Patrol Leader (ASPL) – Troop 219B
Second highest-ranking patrol leader in the troop, working closely with the senior patrol leader to help the troop move forward. The ASPL acts as the Senior Patrol Leader in the absence of the SPL or when called upon. They also provide leadership to other youth leaders in the troop. The most important part of the ASPL position is the work with the other youth leaders. The ASPL should be familiar with the other positions and stay current with the work being done.
Assistant Senior Patrol Leader (ASPL) – Troop 219G
Second highest-ranking patrol leader in the troop, working closely with the senior patrol leader to help the troop move forward. The ASPL acts as the Senior Patrol Leader in the absence of the SPL or when called upon. They also provide leadership to other youth leaders in the troop. The most important part of the ASPL position is the work with the other youth leaders. The ASPL should be familiar with the other positions and stay current with the work being done.
Troop Guide
The Troop Guide works closely with new scouts. They serve as both a leader and a mentor to the members of the new scout patrol. Troop guides help the new scouts feel comfortable and guide them thru the requirements to earn First Class rank during their first year. The troop guide helps the patrol leader of the new scout patrol lead their patrol, so they can develop into a well-functioning group, working together harmoniously and productively.
Patrol Leader
Represents his patrol on the Patrol Leader’s Council. The Patrol Leader has the closest contact with the patrol members and is in the position to help and guide them. Patrol leaders carry out planning, leading, and evaluating patrol meetings and activities, and assure patrols are prepared to participate in all troop activities. They keep their patrol intact so they can work together and share responsibilities to get things done. They need to be a good example for the members of their patrol and the rest of the troop.
Assistant Patrol Leader
The Assistant Patrol Leader leads the patrol in the Patrol Leader’s absence. The APL also actively helps run the patrol and builds patrol spirit.
Den Chief
The Den Chief works with the Cub Scouts, Webelos Scouts, and Den Leaders in the Cub Scout pack. They provide knowledge of games and scout skills that many Den Leaders lack. The Den Chief is a recruiter for the troop. This position is important because no troop can thrive without new members and most of those come from Cub Scouts.
Order of the Arrow Troop Representative
The OA Representative is the youth liaison between the local OA lodge or chapter and the troop. They will be responsible for regularly attending OA meetings as well as Troop meetings.
Instructor
The Instructor teaches scouting skills. They will work closely with both the Troop Guide and Assistant Scoutmasters. The Instructor does not have to be an expert but should be able to have the basic understanding and ability to seamlessly teach the scoutcraft skills needed for Tenderfoot, Second Class, and First Class ranks. Instructors help all scouts feel comfortable and guide them thru the requirements.
Bugler
The Bugler plays the bugle at troop functions, especially at troop campouts and outdoor activities.
Quartermaster
Quartermasters serve as the troop’s supply boss. They keep an inventory of troop equipment and see that the gear is in good condition. They work with patrol quartermasters as they give guidance and instructions to ensure all chuck boxes are maintained properly and uniformly arranged. Quartermasters will check out the equipment and return it. They report to the Senior Patrol Leader on the status of equipment in need of replacement or repair. In carrying out their responsibilities, they may have the guidance of a member of the troop committee.
Patrol Quartermaster
Patrol Quartermasters serve as the patrol’s supply boss. They keep an inventory of patrol chuck boxes and see that the gear is in good condition. They work under the troop quartermaster as they are expected to maintain uniformity between all of the patrols’ chuck boxes. Patrol Quartermasters will check out the equipment needed for patrol functions from the Troop Quartermaster and return it upon completion. They report to the Troop Quartermaster on the status of equipment in need of replacement or repair. In carrying out their responsibilities, they may have the guidance of a member of the troop committee.
* There is no official patch for this position so the standard Quartermaster patch will be used.
Scribe
The scribe is the troop’s secretary. Though not a voting member they attend meetings of the patrol leaders’ council and keep a record of the discussions. They record attendance at troop meetings and events and help the scouts work with the Advancement Chair to record the individual scout’s advancement. The scribe will also work closely with their Mentor to create the weekly newsletter and ensure all relevant information is documented and distributed to the Troop.
Outdoor Ethics Guide
As the Outdoor Ethics Guide, your primary duty is to help your unit members take steps to reduce the impacts of their outdoor activities. Your goal is to help your unit practice outdoor ethics in all its outdoor events and outings, not just sometimes. After each campout or outing, ask Scouts to tell you what they did to demonstrate the principles. Become familiar with the principles of Leave No Trace and Tread Lightly to help teach your fellow scouts.
Librarian
The Librarian take care of all troop literature. The “library” consists of books of historical value as well as course materials. Altogether, the library is a troop resource worth hundreds of dollars. The Librarian manages this resource for the troop.
Troop Historian
The historian collects, assembles, and preserves troop photographs, news stories, trophies, flags, scrapbooks, awards, and other memorabilia, and makes materials available for Scouting activities, courts of honor, the media, and troop history projects. Historians will document scout activities at meetings and events, post photos to the troop Facebook group, and upload the photos to the troop website.
Webmaster
Troop webmasters are responsible for maintaining the troop’s website and Facebook group page. They make sure that information posted on the website is correct and up to date and that the privacy of youth and adult troop members is protected. They will work closely with the Webmaster Mentor to get information onto the website that is useful to scout families, leaders, and committee members.
Chaplain Aide
The Chaplain Aide works with the Chartered Organization to meet religious needs of scouts in the troop. They work to promote the religious awards program. “Duty to God” is one of the core beliefs of scouting. The Chaplain Aide helps everyone in the troop by preparing short religious observations for campouts and other functions. The Chaplain Aide does not always have to lead the observation and can have other troop members help.