Youth Leadership Positions

Senior Patrol Leader

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

Reports to: Scoutmaster

Assist. Senior Patrol Leader

The Assistant Senior Patrol Leader is the second highest-ranking junior leader in the Troop. He is appointed by the Senior Patrol Leader with the approval of the Scoutmaster. The Assistant Senior Patrol Leader acts as the Senior Patrol Leader in the absence of the Senior Patrol Leader or when called upon. He also provides leadership to other junior leaders in the Troop.

Reports to: Senior Patrol Leader 

Quartermaster 

The Troop Quartermaster keeps track of troop equipment and assures it is in working order.

Reports to: The Assistant Senior Patrol Leader

Junior Assistant Scoutmaster 

The Junior Assistant Scoutmaster serves in the capacity of an Assistant Scoutmaster except where legal age and maturity are required. He must be at least 16 years old and not yet 18. He is appointed by the Scoutmaster because of his demonstrated leadership ability.

Reports to: The Scoutmaster 

Patrol Leader 

The Patrol Leader is elected by the patrol and leads the patrol.

Reports to: The Senior Patrol Leader 

Assistant Patrol Leader

The Assistant Patrol Leader is appointed by the Patrol Leader and leads the patrol in his absence.

Reports to: The Patrol Leader

Troop Guide

To work actively with new Scouts in the Pedro Patrol. The Troop Guides introduce new Scouts to troop operations and help them feel comfortable in the troop.

Reports to: The Assistant Scoutmaster of the Pedro patrol (New Scout Patrol)

Troop Historian

The Historian keeps a historical record or scrapbook of troop activities.

Reports to: The Assistant Senior Patrol Leader

Chaplain Aide 

The Chaplain Aide works with the Troop Chaplain to meet the religious needs of the Scouts in the troop. He also works to promote the religious emblems program.

Reports to: the Assistant Senior Patrol Leader (and works with the Chaplain) 

Bugler

The Bugler plays the bugle at troop ceremonies.

Reports to: The Assistant Senior Patrol Leader

Den Chief 

The Den Chief works with the Cub Scouts, Webelos Scouts, and den leaders in the Cub Scout pack.

Reports to: The Den Leader in the pack and the Assistant Scoutmaster for the New Scout Patrol in the troop. 

Scribe 

The Troop Scribe keeps the troop records. He records the activities of the Patrol Leaders' Council (PLC) and keeps a record of dues, advancement, and Scout attendance at troop meetings.

Reports to: The Assistant Senior Patrol Leader

Instructor

The Instructor teaches scouting skills.

Reports to: The Assistant Senior Patrol Leader 

Webmaster

Troop webmaster is responsible for maintaining the Troop’s social media site(s). The Webmaster makes sure that information posted on the website is correct and up to date and that the privacy of youth and adult troop members is protected. A member of the troop committee may assist them with their work.

Reports to: The Assistant Senior Patrol Leader

Outdoor Ethics Guide

Outdoor ethics guides help troops plan and conduct an outdoor program that emphasizes effectively practicing the Outdoor Code, the Leave No Trace principles, and the Tread Lightly! principles. Guides work to help Scouts improve their outdoor ethics decision-making skills to help minimize impacts as they hike, camp, and participate in other outdoor activities. In particular, they should support Scouts who are working to complete the relevant requirements for the Tenderfoot, Second Class, and First Class ranks.

Reports to: Assistant Senior Patrol Leader 

OA represenative

An Order of the Arrow Troop Representative is a youth liaison serving between the local OA lodge or chapter and his troop. In his troop, he serves as a communication and programmatic link to the Arrowman and adult leaders and Scouts who are not presently members of the Order. He does this in a fashion that strengthens the mission of the lodge and purpose of the Order. By setting a good example, he enhances the image of the Order as a service arm to his troop.

Reports to: The Assistant Senior Patrol Leader