Instructor 

The Instructor teaches Scouting skills to the troop and to patrols.  He is also expected to assist other leaders at any time that assistance becomes needed in teaching, leading or skills presentation.  He is elected for a six-month term beginning in February or August and should be at least Second Class rank.

 More specifically, the Instructor:

 1)     Should plan to instruct at least two different specific skills in two separate sessions to the troop and/or patrols.  He should prepare well in advance for these sessions.

2)     Assist the SPL, ASPL, patrol leaders or troop guides as necessary in teaching skills and/or meeting rank requirements.

3)     Write one article for the newsletter

 In order to be an effective Instructor, you should expect to attend nearly all troop functions. In order to receive leadership credit from the Scoutmaster during your tenure, you are expected to attend:

 •75% of all troop meetings, patrol meetings, business meetings and Courts of Honor

•75% of all other troop activities (i.e. Scout Skills Day, Scout Show), outings (i.e. climbing day), service projects (i.e. Flag Plant, Community Food Share), and Eagle projects.  Merit Badge classes/MBU are not intended to be included here and/or count towards this requirement.

•at least three campouts during the term of office

•all Patrol Leader’s Council Meetings unless excused ahead of time by the SPL (maximum of two excused absences and no unexcused).

•Junior Leader Training (either one day or weeklong) unless you have previously attended either training and/or unless excused by the Scoutmaster for a valid conflict (maximum of one excused absence in a Scouting career)

As a leader, you should set the example by wearing the proper uniform, being on time, and communicating effectively with both youth and adults. Live the Scout Oath and Law in your everyday life. Show Scout Spirit in everything you say and do.

Last update March 8, 2006