The Senior Patrol Leader is the top youth leader in the troop. He is elected by the scouts in the troop. The description below represents the expectations for this position in our troop. Specifics can vary from one troop to another.

The Senior Patrol Leader is elected by the scouts to represent them as the top youth leader in the troop.

Qualifications:

• First Class rank or higher
• Must be approved by the Scoutmaster
• Elected by the youth members of the troop
• May not serve two consecutive terms (Exception: May run for a consecutive term if there are only one or zero candidates)

Reports to: Scoutmaster

Senior Patrol Leader duties:

• Preside at all troop meetings and activities. Attendance expectation 80%
• Chair the monthly Patrol Leaders’ Council (PLC). Attendance expectation 80%
• Participate in outings. Attendance expectation 65%
• Appoint Assistant Senior Patrol Leader (ASPL) with the advice and consent of the Scoutmaster.
• Assign specific duties to other youth leaders.
• Assist the Scoutmaster in training youth leaders.
• Delegate tasks to the ASPL. Make sure ASPL attends any meeting/function he will not be able to attend.
• Oversee the planning efforts of scouts for all troop events.
• Set a good example.
• Wear the field uniform (class A) correctly to all regular troop meetings and religious services.
• Wear the activity uniform (class B t-shirt) to all outings and other troop activities.
• Live by the Scout Oath and Law.

Show Scout spirit.