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Assistant Senior Patrol Leader
Troop 318
Youth Leadership
Assistant Senior Patrol Leader
Position Description
General Information
Type
Elected by members of the troop
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
Star or higher
Experience
none
Attendance
75% of troop meetings, and monthly outings over 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, outings, and service projects. If your attendance is low, or if you have three (3) unexcused absences in a row, you may 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
Helps the Senior Patrol Leader lead meetings and activities.
Runs the troop in the absence of the Senior Patrol Leader.
Helps train and supervise the Troop Scribe, Quartermaster, Librarian, Historian, and Chaplain Aide.
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