Senior patrol leader

Position description: The senior patrol leader is elected by the Scouts to represent them as the top youth leader in the troop.

Reports to: The Scoutmaster

Attendance Requirements: Should attend 75% of troop meetings and campouts.

Senior patrol leader duties:

• Runs all troop meetings, events, activities, and the annual program planning conference.
  
• Runs the patrol leaders' council meeting.
  
• Appoints other troop youth leaders with the advice and counsel of the Scoutmaster.
• Works with Patrol Leaders to maximize Scout attention and constructive participation.
  
• Assigns duties and responsibilities to youth leaders.
  
• Assists the Scoutmaster with youth leadership training.
  
• Sets a good example.
  
• Enthusiastically wears the Scout uniform correctly.
  
• Lives by the Scout Oath and Law.
  
• Shows Scout spirit.