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- Inclusion text for troop leadership positions
Qualifications
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| Qualification. Adults citizens, or adult non-citizens who reside within the country, may register with the Boy Scouts of America in any capacity if they agree to abide by the Scout Oath or Promise and the Scout Law, to respect and obey the laws of the United States of America, and to subscribe to the precepts of the Declaration of Religious Principle. All leaders must be 21 years of age or older, except assistant Scoutmasters, assistant den leaders, assistant Cubmasters, assistant Webelos den leaders, and assistant Varsity Scout coaches, who must be 18 or older.
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— Adult Application, No. 524-501A  PDF (420 KB) (Previous editions obsolete.)
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| Youth Protection training is required for all BSA registered volunteers, regardless of their position. New leaders are required to take Youth Protection training before they submit an application for registration. The certificate of completion for this training must be submitted at the time application is made and before volunteer service with youth begins.
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| — BSA Youth Protection training policy
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References
Online or classroom Leader Training
Youth protection (MANDATORY) – every registered adult must be re-certified every two years at my.scouting.org, where they can also complete the following courses:
- Before the First Meeting
- First 30 Days
- Position Trained
Outdoor Leader Training
In addition to fulfilling other requirements, some unit leaders need outdoor-specific training.
Other outdoor-related links
