General information type elected by members of the troop term 6 months reports to scoutmaster description the senior patrol leader is elected by the scouts to represent them as the top junior leader in the troop. I promise to do my best to be worthy of the office of patrol leader for the. This training is supplemental training, designed to introduce senior patrol leaders and assistant senior patrol leaders to the nuts and bolts of troop operations. The senior patrol leader in a new troop troop leader. With three green bars behind the scout emblem, the senior patrol leaders. Appoints the assistant senior patrol leader and other troop positions of responsibility with the advice and counsel of the scoutmaster. Be responsible for training and giving direct leadership to the following appointed junior. During a scouts time as senior patrol leader, he is not a member of any patrol. Senior patrol leader general information description. He is appointed by the senior patrol leader with the approval of the scoutmaster. Among the assistant senior patrol leaders specific duties are providing training and guidance for the troops quartermaster, scribe, order of the arrow representative, historian, librarian, and instructors. As a scout starts to advance within the troop, he will hold various leadership positions.
Mar 17, 2019 the senior patrol leader is one of the most important members of a scout troop. With guidance from the scoutmaster, the senior patrol leader takes charge of troop meetings, of the patrol leaders council, and of all troop activities, and helps each patrol be successful. Runs all troop meetings, events, activities, and the annual program planning conference. Help with leading meetings and activities as called upon by the senior patrol leader.
Good coaching comes from a solid, simple, shared understanding of the fundamentals. Frequently, a troop just starting out will not automatically come equipped with trained youth. Be responsible for training and giving direct leadership to the following appointed youth leaders. This job description outlines some of the things you are expected to do while serving in this leadership role. He has the closest contact with the patrol members and is in the perfect position to help and guide them. Assist the scoutmaster with troop leadership training. Assign duties and responsibilities to troop leaders and make. Thomas, his assistant senior patrol leaders, the troops patrol leaders and a few adults spent a weekend at a cabin where they discussed the patrol leader handbook and senior patrol leader handbook, watched the scout movie follow me, boys.
Camp emerald bay senior patrol leader training 2020 application form. Thomas, his assistant senior patrol leaders, the troops patrol leaders and a few adults spent a weekend at a cabin where they discussed the patrol leader handbook and senior patrol. Appoints other troop junior leaders with advice and counsel of the scoutmaster. To my mind a trained patrol leader knows these fundamentals. In order to apply for a job, fill out the leadership application on the forms page. Senior patrol leader training is open to each units spl and one fellow scout.
Led by the senior patrol leader, the responsibility of the plc is to plan, prepare, and present their troops scouting program. The boy scouts of america has long recognized the senior patrol leader as the highest youth leadership position in a troop. Three fires council senior patrol leader training 2017. By accepting the position of senior patrol leader, you agree to provide.
After successfully completing one term, the aspl becomes the spl for the following term. Patrol leader training is an ongoing process of coaching and mentoring. With three green bars behind the scout emblem, the senior patrol leaders shoulder patch symbolizes one of the oldest leadership positions in scouting. The senior patrol leader can appoint one or more assistant senior patrol leaders to take on some of the obligations of troop leadership. Introduction to leadership skills for troops is a guide meant to offer the scoutmaster and senior patrol leader a flexible training program for troop leaders. Senior patrol leader troop 567, vero beach, florida. The senior patrol leader is the focal point of the troop. Introduction to leadership skills for troops ilst is a unitlevel training program within the boy scouts of america led by the scoutmaster and the senior patrol leader. The senior patrol leader is the top youth leader of the troop. The troop is led by its elected senior patrol leaders spl. The most experienced leaders of a troop are the scoutmaster, assistant scoutmasters, and senior patrol leader. The workshop is designed to work best for 10 or more people priority should be given to elected troop leaders. The spl leads the troop through his patrol leaders and assistant senior patrol leader aspl. That is, provided that book is the patrol leader handbook or senior patrol leader.
To help the spl improve their leadership skills and maximize their use of the patrol method. Youth leadership training continuum boy scouts of america. Senior patrol leader leadership position description. He chairs the patrol leader council and leads meetings and outings. Patrol leader training in the green bar patrol greenbar. This handbook provides guidance for the senior patrol leader, long recognized as the highest youth leadership position in a troop. To start off the training, simply announce the time and place for the first meeting, make the suggested reading assignments and give the senior patrol leader or a junior assistant scoutmaster the job of gathering needed equipment. All boy scout troops should conduct the tlt course with. To give the spl a thorough orientation to emerald bay, so that they can be a more effective leader and guide for the troop. Obtain a copy of the senior patrol leader handbook no. The senior patrol leader steps closer to the troops flag and says give the scout sign and repeat after me please. Among the assistant senior patrol leaders specific duties are providing training. Also, your troop may have older scouts serving as instructors and junior assistant.
He serves in place of the senior patrol leader at meetings and events when the senior patrol leader must be absent. Tlt is the leadership training given primarily by the scoutmaster and the senior patrol leader to all the youth leaders in their troop. The senior patrol leader spl is the executive officer of the troop who works closely with the scoutmaster and other adult leaders as well as the plc. Describe the roles, responsibilities, relationships, and resources of a senior patrol leader. Senior patrol leader with three green bars behind the scout emblem, the senior patrol leaders shoulder patch symbolizes one of the oldest leadership positions in scouting. Khaki position emblem for a youth serving as the senior patrol leader of a scouts bsa troop. I promise to do my best to be worthy of the office of patrol leader for the sake of my fellow scouts in my patrol and troop and in the world brotherhood of scouting. However, when the spl is not present, the aspl takes over all of the spls responsibilities. In order to effectively exercise this leadership, they need to be. The patrol leader may easily be the most important job in the troop. Runs all troop meetings, events, and the annual program planning conference. A short video illustrating the senior patrol leaders role and pointing him towards valuable resources as an aid to delivering the promise of scouting to his.
Comments the senior patrol leader is the focal point of the troop. If you are the patrol leader of a newscout patrol, you probably will have a troop guide to help you every step of the way. The senior patrol leader spl is the highest ranking scout leader in the troop. Appoint troop members to serve in the troops other youth leader positions with advice and counsel of the scoutmaster delegate duties and. Along these lines, scouting provides excellent leadership training. General information type elected by members of the troop term 6 months reports to scoutmaster description the senior patrol. In many troops, the aspl has little or no responsibility while the spl is present. National youth leadership training the syllabus draws from existing training materials for spls.
Utilizes skills learned at jlt andor nylt a new spl is nominated and elected once a year. He is expected to manage the troop, run all meetings and events, and be an example to his fellow scouts. The leadership lessons learned in scouting arent taught in schools, but you can find them in a book. The senior patrol leader can serve a quarter to full year term, depending on the troop. Among the most effective means you have for building troop spirit are the methods of scouting. Scouts bsa senior patrol leader handbook 2019 boy scouts of. Senior patrol leader bsa, troop 2, colorado springs, co. Enthusiastically wears the scout uniform correctly. Introduction to leadership skills for troops wikipedia. Assists the scoutmaster with junior leader training. The senior patrol leader is elected by the scouts to represent them as the top junior leader in the troop. The youth leadership training continuum is divided into three courses. All boy scout troops should conduct the tlt course with every leadership shiftwhether it is when the youth get a new troop position or a patrol leadership role, or even when they welcome a new patrol member.
Tell how he expects to work with and through the senior patrol leader in such a. Check out the new patrol leader handbook and senior patrol. Adult leaders, the senior patrol rmation, see the senior patrol leader handbook 32501 and patrol leader. In order to effectively exercise this leadership, they need to be equipped with the necessary tools and skills. May 18, 2018 a short video illustrating the senior patrol leaders role and pointing him towards valuable resources as an aid to delivering the promise of scouting to his troop. Walkin onsite registration will be available onsite at sycamore high school on saturday november 11th. Patrol leader acts as the senior patrol leader in the absence of the senior patrol leader or when called upon.
As senior patrol leader, you can help the troop recognize the importance of troop spirit and guide everyone in taking full advantage of scoutings opportunities. The youth leader with the most responsibility in a troop is the senior patrol leader. All of them can offer guidance and support as you learn how to lead. The goals of the senior patrol leader training program. The scoutmaster and senior patrol leader will conduct this threehour training whenever there are new scouts or there has been a shift in leadership positions. Star, life or eagle ranks that this job may apply toward.
He has the most authority and responsibility of any boy in the troop. The senior patrol leader is the troop member with whom the scoutmaster works most directly. Each troop sets its own requirements and schedule of elections. Camp emerald bay senior patrol leader training 2020. The senior patrol leader is one of the most important members of a scout troop. Take over troop leadership in the absence of the senior patrol leader. The senior patrol leader in a new troop troop leader resources.
He also provides leadership to other junior leaders in the troop. They are the primary link between a troops scouts and its adult leaders. The first course is troop leadership training tlt, which is designed to be run frequently in a troop setting. The assistant senior patrol leader is the secondhighestranking junior leader in the troop.
Assistant senior patrol leadertraining as assistant senior patrol leader for training, i will support the senior patrol leader and. Feb 11, 2020 the following leadership positions count toward boy scout advancement with the exception of assistant patrol leader. Assign duties and responsibilities to troop leaders and make sure they are completed maintain physical booklet that can be used to track training in the troop. Troop leadership training resources for tlt resources which bsa recommends for this presentation are.
With three green bars behind the scout emblem, the senior patrol leader s shoulder patch symbolizes one of the oldest leadership positions in scouting. The senior patrol leader is the top boy leader in the troop, elected to that office by the entire troop membership from candidates declared eligible by the troop leaders council. Senior patrol leader assistant senior patrol leader duties. Appoint troop members to serve in the troops other youth leader positions with advice and counsel of the scoutmaster delegate duties and responsibilities to other youth leaders.
This training experience is designed to build your key players into a team. Assigns duties and responsibilities to junior leaders. The senior patrol leader, with the approval of the scoutmaster, appoints him. Evaluate his own attitudes toward the senior patrol leaders role, responsibilities, relationships, and personality. Ppt troop leadership training powerpoint presentation. Frequently, a troop just starting out will not automatically come equipped with trained youth leaders. Appoints other troop junior leaders with the advice and counsel of the scoutmaster. Good coaching comes from a solid, simple, shared understanding of the. As a result of this unit of training the scoutmaster should be able to.
Senior patrol leader online registration has closed in order to process schedules. The senior patrol leader appoints the assistant senior patrol leader with the approval of the scoutmaster. He is responsible for leading plc meetings to plan and organize troop activities. By accepting the position of senior patrol leader, you agree to provide service and leadership to your troop. The senior patrol leader presides over the patrol leaders council and works closely with. That is, provided that book is the patrol leader handbook or senior patrol leader handbook. The assistant senior patrol leader is the second highestranking youth leader in the troop.
In the boy scout troop, youth leaders include junior assistant scoutmaster, senior patrol leader, assistant senior patrol leader, patrol leaders, assistant patrol leaders, scribe, quartermaster. It is designed to improve the leadership skill of all boy leaders within a boy scout troop. Among the assistant senior patrol leader s specific duties are providing training and guidance for the troops quartermaster, scribe, order of the arrow representative, historian, librarian, and instructors. This training is supplemental training, designed to introduce senior patrol leaders and assistant senior patrol leaders to the nuts and bolts of troop operations in their units. Heres how i train patrol leaders in fifteen minutes.
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