Assistant Patrol Leader Responsibilities

 Introduction: When you accepted the position of assistant patrol leader, you agreed to provide service and leadership in our troop. This responsibility should be fun and rewarding. This job description provides some of the things you are expected to do while serving as a junior leader.

Responsible to: Patrol Leader

Specific Duties:

• Assist the patrol leader in

—planning and leading patrol meetings and activities.

—keeping patrol members informed.

—preparing your patrol to take part in all troop activities.

• Take charge of the patrol in the absence of the patrol leader.
• Represent the patrol at all patrol leader's council (PLC) meetings in the absence of the patrol leader.
• Help develop patrol spirit.
• Work with other troop leaders to make the troop run well.
• Set a good example.
• Wear the uniform correctly.
• Live by the Scout Oath and Law.

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