Boy Scout Troop 41 Putnam Valley, NY 

Scoutmaster

Job Description: The Scoutmaster is the adult leader responsible for the image and program of the troop. The Scoutmaster works directly with the Scouts. The importance of the Scoutmaster's job is reflected in the fact that the quality of guidance will affect every youth and adult involved in the troop.

Scoutmaster Duties:

• Train and guide junior leaders
• Work with responsible adults to bring Scouting to boys
• Meet regularly with the Patrol Leaders' Council (PLC) for training and coordination in planning troop activities
• Attend all troop meetings or when necessary arrange for a qualified adult substitute
• Attend troop committee meetings
• Conduct periodic parent meetings to share the program and encourage parent participation and cooperation
• Conduct Scoutmaster conferences for all rank advancements
• Delegate responsibility to other adults and groups (assistants, troop committee) so that they have a real part in troop operations
• Participate in Council and District events
• Build a strong program by using proven methods presented in Scouting literature
  Conduct all activities under qualified leadership, safe conditions, and policies of the chartered organization and the Boy Scouts of America

Assistant Scoutmaster

Job Description: Each assistant Scoutmaster is assigned specific program duties. They also provide the required two-deep leadership standards set by the Boy Scouts of America. Assistant Scoutmaster reports to the Scoutmaster.

Assistant Scoutmaster Duties:

• Will support the Scoutmaster in all his/her activities and actions
• Carry out assigned program duties
• Other duties assigned by the Scoutmaster may include any of the Scoutmaster duties
• Propose a calendar to the Scoutmaster and Junior Leadership for
  Troop Program Planning Conference and approval
• Coordinate with Scoutmaster, Junior Leadership, and Adult
  Leadership Basic Skills Days, Campouts, Hikes and other outings and activities
• Conduct weekly scheduled Advancement meetings
• Keep track of each Scout's advancement towards First Class
• Welcomes Scout parents and actively encourage their participation
• Conduct all activities under qualified leadership, safe conditions, and policies of the chartered organization and the Boy Scouts of America

Junior Assistant Scoutmaster 

Job Description: The JASM position is a great way to utilize the troop's former senior patrol leaders, assistant senior patrol leaders, instructors, and troop guides. The duties, which can include working directly with the Scoutmaster, prepare older Scouts for future roles as assistant Scoutmasters.