Junior Assistant Scoutmaster

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		+	The '''Junior Assistant Scoutmaster''' is a Scout at least 16 years of age who has shown outstanding leadership skills. He is appointed by the Senior Patrol Leader with the advice and consent of the Scoutmaster. A Junior Assistant Scoutmaster follows the guidance of the Scoutmaster in providing support and supervision to the other boy leaders in the troop. Upon his 18th birthday, a Junior Assistant Scoutmaster is eligible to become an assistant Scoutmaster.
-	==Position description==	+	[[Image:Boyscout-troop.gif|thumb|right|Typical Boy Scout troop organization chart (click to zoom)]]
-	The junior assistant Scoutmaster serves in the capacity of an [[Assistant Scoutmaster|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 leadership ability.	+
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	==Reports to==		==Reports to==
-	[[Scoutmaster]]	+	*[[Scoutmaster]]
	==Responsibilities==		==Responsibilities==
	* Functions as an [[Assistant Scoutmaster|assistant Scoutmaster]].		* Functions as an [[Assistant Scoutmaster|assistant Scoutmaster]].
	* Performs duties as assigned by the Scoutmaster.		* Performs duties as assigned by the Scoutmaster.
-	* Set a good example.	+	* Sets a good example.
-	* Enthusiastically and correctly wears the Scout uniform.	+	* Enthusiastically and [[uniform|correctly wears the Scout uniform]] (all four parts).
	* Lives by the [[Scout Oath]] and [[Scout Law|Law]].		* Lives by the [[Scout Oath]] and [[Scout Law|Law]].
-	* Shows [[Scout Spirit|Scout spirit]]	+	* Shows [[Scout Spirit|Scout spirit]]
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		+	==Notes==
		+	#The Junior Assistant Scoutmaster while functioning as an assistant Scoutmaster follows all BSA youth policies regarding two-deep adult leadership, sleeping quarters, driving, etc.
	== See also ==		== See also ==
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-	* [[Life Rank]]	+
-	* [[Eagle Scout Rank]]	+
	==References==		==References==
-	* [http://olc.scouting.org/resources/TLT.ppt BSA Troop Leader Training Powerpoint Presentaiton]	+	{{Troop Leadership Links}}
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Serving as Junior Assistant Scoutmaster can apply towards Positions of Responsibility requirements for Star, Life, and Eagle.

Junior Assistant Scoutmaster

Selection: Nominated Selected by: Senior Patrol Leader Reports to: Scoutmaster

The Junior Assistant Scoutmaster is a Scout at least 16 years of age who has shown outstanding leadership skills. He is appointed by the Senior Patrol Leader with the advice and consent of the Scoutmaster. A Junior Assistant Scoutmaster follows the guidance of the Scoutmaster in providing support and supervision to the other boy leaders in the troop. Upon his 18th birthday, a Junior Assistant Scoutmaster is eligible to become an assistant Scoutmaster.

Contents 1 Reports to 2 Responsibilities 3 Notes 4 See also 5 References

Reports to

• Scoutmaster

Responsibilities

• Functions as an assistant Scoutmaster.
• Performs duties as assigned by the Scoutmaster.
• Sets a good example.
• Enthusiastically and correctly wears the Scout uniform (all four parts).
• Lives by the Scout Oath and Law.
• Shows Scout spirit

Notes

1. The Junior Assistant Scoutmaster while functioning as an assistant Scoutmaster follows all BSA youth policies regarding two-deep adult leadership, sleeping quarters, driving, etc.

See also

Boy Scout portal

Ranks requiring a Positions of Responsibility

• Star Rank #5 "While a First Class Scout, serve actively 4 months in one or more of the following positions..."
• Life Rank #5 "While a Star Scout, serve actively 6 months in one or more of the positions of responsibility..."
• Eagle Scout Rank #4 "While a Life Scout, serve actively for a period of 6 months in one or more of the following positions of responsibility..." (reduced list)
• See also: National Youth Leadership Training‎ (NYLT) - a fun, six-day outdoor learning course.

References

• 36 BSA Monthly Troop Programs with Troop Meeting Plans (free & online), Printed: Vol I - Vol II - Vol III - Resources
• Introduction to Leadership Skills for Troops (ILST) - Troop Meeting Planner - Campfire Planner - Resource Survey - Troop Committee Challenge
• Senior Patrol Leaders Handbook - Patrol Leaders Handbook - Scoutmaster Handbook - BSA Nameplates