Assistant Senior Patrol Leader The Assistant Senior Patrol Leader is the second highest-ranking junior leader in the Troop. He is appointed by the Senior Patrol Leader with the approval of the Scoutmaster.  The Assistant Senior Patrol Leader works closely with the Senior Patrol Leader to help the Troop move forward and serves as acting Senior Patrol Leader when the Senior Patrol Leader is absent. Among his specific duties, the Assistant Senior Patrol Leader trains and provides direction to the Troop Quartermaster, Scribe, Historian, Librarian, Instructors, and Order of the Arrow representative. During his tenure as Assistant Senior Patrol Leader he is not a member of a patrol, but he may participate in the high-adventure activities of a Venture patrol. Large Troops may have more than one Assistant Senior Patrol Leader.

Reports To: Senior Patrol Leader

Leadership Responsibilities

 1.  Be responsible for training and giving direct leadership to the following appointed Scout leaders:

           Scribe                            Troop Guide

           OA Coordinator             Quartermaster

           Librarian                         Historian

           Den Chief                       Webmaster

           Chaplain Aide                 Bugler

           LNT Trainer                   Instructor

 2.  Help lead meetings and activities as called upon by the senior patrol leader.

 3.  Guide the troop in the senior patrol leader’s absence.

 4.  Perform tasks assigned by the senior patrol leader.

 5.  Function as a member of the patrol leaders’ council.

 6.  Help set and enforce the tone for good Scout behavior within the troop.

 7.  Set a good example.

 8.  Wear the Scout uniform correctly.

 9.  Live by the Scout Oath and Scout Law.

 

GOALS

 1.  Report on all troop leadership positions at all PLC meetings.

 2.  Have all troop leadership positions achieve their goals.

 3.  Learn the responsibilities of the SPL

 4.  Fill in for the SPL when asked.