Leadership Positions

Youth Leadership Opportunities in Troop 1128

About Youth Leadership

Troop 1128 is a Scout-led Troop, meaning youth Scouts hold leadership positions and are responsible for planning and running Troop activities. Leadership positions are a key part of the Scouting experience and are required for advancement to Star rank and above.

Leadership Terms: Positions begin in April and October each year, typically running for six months. Scouts apply for positions they are interested in, and selections are made by the Senior Patrol Leader and Scoutmaster based on qualifications and Troop needs.

Requirements: All leadership positions require attending the Introduction to Leadership Skills Training (ILST) course, following the Be Active policy, and completing a leadership agreement. Both the Scout and a parent/guardian must acknowledge the leadership agreement before the Scout begins receiving credit for the position.

Troop-Level Positions

Leadership positions that serve the entire Troop

Senior Patrol Leader (SPL)

The principal youth leader of the Troop. Chairs the Patrol Leaders' Council, assigns duties to youth leaders, ensures communication of all Troop activities, introduces new Scouts, and assists the Scoutmaster with leadership training. Must have previously served as Patrol Leader or ASPL.

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Assistant Senior Patrol Leader (ASPL)

Supports the SPL in running the Troop. Helps train and supervise Troop-level positions, manages and runs specified events, chairs Spirit Boards ensuring compliance with policies and procedures, and introduces new Scouts to Troop operations.

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Troop Guide

Mentors new Scouts joining the Troop. Plans and leads new Scout functions including the new Scout hike and campout, represents new Scouts on the PLC, works with Patrol Leaders to help new Scouts complete Scout through Second Class requirements before summer camp, and teaches basic Scout skills.

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Troop Quartermaster

Manages Troop equipment and gear. Keeps records of all Troop equipment, ensures equipment is in good working condition, attends QM Checkpoints before outings to issue Patrol/Crew equipment, and coordinates with the Troop Equipment Coordinator on new or replacement items.

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Troop Scribe

Maintains Troop records and communications. Attends and keeps records of PLC meetings including attendees, maintains Troop and Patrol member contact information, and takes and records attendance at Troop and Patrol meetings.

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Troop Chaplain Aide

Supports the spiritual life of the Troop. Provides a moral tone for Troop meetings and camping experiences, offers spiritual counseling when needed, encourages participation in religious emblems programs, communicates dietary restrictions, and encourages saying grace at meals.

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Instructor

Teaches Scout skills to other Troop members. Must be at least 14 years old. Teaches earned skills to others as coordinated with the Scoutmaster, and schedules/coordinates merit badge counselors for Troop or Scout instruction.

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Medic/Training Instructor

Leads Troop first aid preparedness. Must be at least 14 years old with First Aid and Emergency Preparedness merit badges. Completes CPR/AED-WFA certification, coaches Patrol Medics, develops medical action plans for all Troop events, and assists with First Aid merit badge instruction.

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Outdoor Ethics Guide

Champions Leave No Trace and outdoor ethics across the Troop. Must be at least 14 years old and have earned Star rank. Completes Leave No Trace Trainer training, trains and certifies Patrol Guias and Scouts for the Outdoor Ethics Awareness Award, and works toward the Outdoor Ethics Action Award.

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Den Chief (First Year)

Serves as a youth leader in a Cub Scout Den. Helps lead weekly Den meetings, assists with monthly Pack meetings, mentors Cub Scouts, encourages Cub Scouts to advance, and attends monthly Troop 1128 Den Chief Leadership meetings. Selected by SPL and Scoutmaster at the request of the Cubmaster.

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Den Chief (Year 2)

Continues Den Chief service with the goal of earning the Den Chief Service Award. Same core responsibilities as first-year Den Chief with the added expectation of earning the Den Chief Service Award by the end of the scouting year.

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Webmaster

Maintains the Troop website. Works with various Troop members on content needs, ensures the website is as youth-run as possible, and maintains the site as needed.

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Patrol-Level Positions

Leadership positions within each Patrol

Patrol Leader (PL)

The elected leader of the Patrol. Plans and leads Patrol activities at meetings, campouts, and day events. Trains the Assistant Patrol Leader, assigns duties to Patrol members, promotes Patrol pride and identity, and helps Scouts advance to First Class. Attends all PLC meetings.

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Assistant Patrol Leader (APL)

Supports the Patrol Leader in running the Patrol. Plans and carries out Patrol activities at meetings, campouts, and day events. Promotes Patrol pride and identity, helps Scouts advance to First Class, introduces new Scouts to Troop operations, trains Patrol leadership, and teaches basic Scout skills.

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Patrol Chaplain Aide

Supports the spiritual life of the Patrol. Provides a moral tone for Patrol meetings and camping, offers spiritual counseling when needed, communicates dietary restrictions to the Patrol Cook and Scribe, and encourages saying grace at meals.

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Patrol Cook

Manages Patrol meal planning for outings. Develops menus and ensures proper food handling, understands Patrol allergy and dietary restrictions, attends Friday Checkpoints to verify food quantities and balanced menus, and keeps a log of all menu planning conducted.

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Patrol Guía

Leads outdoor ethics training within the Patrol. Trains the Patrol on Outdoor Ethics Awareness principles, keeps a log of all training conducted before events, earns the Outdoor Ethics Awareness Award, and informs the Patrol about the World Conservation Award.

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Patrol Medic

Supports Patrol first aid readiness. Assists with First Aid training for advancement and outdoor events, works with a WFA-trained ASM to ensure a proper First Aid kit for outings, keeps a log of Patrol First Aid training, and trains new Scouts on developing a personal first aid kit.

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Patrol Quartermaster

Manages Patrol equipment. Keeps records of Patrol equipment, ensures equipment is in good working condition, attends Friday QM Checkpoints to issue equipment, ensures equipment is cleaned and returned properly after events, and suggests new or replacement items.

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Patrol Scribe

Maintains Patrol records. Records Patrol member contact information and shares with the Troop Scribe, tracks Scout skills for Patrol members, and takes and records attendance at Troop and Patrol meetings.

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Questions About Leadership Positions?

If you have questions about leadership positions, requirements, or the application process, please speak with the Senior Patrol Leader, Assistant Senior Patrol Leaders, or the Scoutmaster at a Troop meeting.

Leadership positions are announced at the beginning of each term (April and October), and Scouts interested in serving should express their interest to the SPL and Scoutmaster during the application period.