The Senior Patrol Leader
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Introduction: The Senior Patrol Leader is elected by the Scouts to represent them as the top Junior Leader in the Troop. By accepting the Position of Senior Patrol Leader, you agree to provide service and Leadership to your Troop. The responsibility should be fun and rewarding. This job description outlines some of the things you are expected to do while serving in this Leadership role.
| Appointed by: | Elected by members of the Troop |
| Advisor: | Scoutmaster |
| Reports to: | Scoutmaster |
Specific Duties:
- Preside at all Troop Meetings, Events, Activities, and the Annual Planning Conference
- Chair the Patrol Leaders’ Council (PLC)
- Appoint the other Troop Junior Leaders, with the advice of the Scoutmaster
- Work as a team with the Assistant Senior Patrol Leader’s to lead the Troop
- Resolve conflicts between Troop Members
- Assign duties and responsibilities to others
- Establish a plan for the Assistant Senior Patrol Leader’s duties to be carried out in your absence
- Communicate with the Troop Junior Leaders to accomplish the goals of the Troop
- Set a good example
- Enthusiastically wear the Scout Uniform correctly
- Live by the Scout Oath and Law
- Show Scout spirit
- Perform any additional duties as assigned by the Scoutmaster
Resources: As Senior Patrol Leader, there are many resources available to you to help you do your job. These include people such as your Scoutmaster, Assistant Scoutmaster’s, Troop Committee Members, other Scouts, and fellow Junior Leaders. There is also literature available, some of which is in the Troop Library.
Reviews: You should participate in a Conference with your Advisor midway through your tenure to discuss and evaluate your responsibilities and the performance of your duties. You may also schedule a Conference with your Advisor at any time. Just ask.
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