Job Description: The senior patrol leader is the elected by the Scouts to represent them as the top junior leader in the Troop.

Senior Patrol Leader Duties:

• Runs all Troop meetings, events, activities, and the annual program planning conference
• Runs the Patrol Leader's Council meeting
• Appoints other Troop junior leaders with the advice and counsel of the Scoutmaster
• Assigns duties and responsibilities to junior leaders
• Assists the Scoutmaster with junior leader training
• Sets a good example
• Enthusiastically wears the Scout uniform correctly
• Lives by the Scout Oath and Law
• Shows Scouts spirit

• Notify the Scoutmaster and Assistant Senior Patrol Leader as soon as you know you will be unable to attend (or will be late to) any outing, meeting, or activity.
• Attend Junior Leader Training.
• As chairman of the Patrol Leaders’ Council:

• Attend all Patrol Leaders’ Council Meetings.
• Develop the agenda with the Scoutmaster before the meeting.
• Review the agenda with the Assistant Senior Patrol Leader before each meeting.

• Talk with the Scoutmaster at least once a week between Troop Meetings.
• After talking with the Scoutmaster, call the ASPL and Patrol Leaders and remind them of anything they need to communicate to their patrol members. This should be done the day prior to any Troop meeting or function.
• On Troop Outings:

Arrive 20 minutes prior to departure.

Have on hand a copy of the Outdoor Program Plan and be familiar with it.

Ensure the plan created by the Patrol Leaders’ Council is followed.

Upon arrival, meet with the Patrol Leaders (and an adult representative) and assign patrol campsites (if not done in advance).

Wake up all PLC members at the time specified on the Program Plan.

Inform the Assistant Senior Patrol Leader and Scoutmaster whenever you leave camp (does not apply for merit badge classes at Summer Camp).

Dismiss Scouts when their responsibilities have been completed. This may be delegated to the Patrol Leaders in the judgment of the SPL.

• At Troop Meetings
  • Arrive at 7:15 PM and plan to stay until 15 minutes after the meeting concludes.
  • Have on hand a copy of the Troop Meeting Plan and be familiar with it.
  • Prior to the start of the meeting, make sure all presenters are ready to go.
  • Ensure the plan created by the Patrol Leaders’ Council is followed.
  • Conduct a brief evaluation session at the conclusion of each meeting.