• 4 - 10 hours per month

Requirements:

• Scout Leader Uniform - Yes
• Attend Monthly Pack Leader Meetings - Yes
• Training - Youth Protection & Cubmaster-specific online training
• Ideal Characteristics - Comfortable public speaker, effective communicator, capable of delegating responsibilities and setting a good example through behavior, attitude, and uniform.

Description:

The Cubmaster's responsibilities are to:

• Attend monthly round-tables.
• Plan and help carry out the Cub Scout program in the pack according to the policies of the BSA. This includes leading the monthly pack meeting, with the help of other leaders.
• With the pack committee, develop and execute a year-round recruitment plan for recruiting boys into Cub Scouting.
• Know about and use the appropriate and available literature, including the Den & Pack Meeting Resource Guide, the Webelos Leader Guide, and this resource.
• See that the pack program, leaders, and Cub Scouts positively reflect the interests and objectives of the chartered organization and the BSA.
• Work with the pack committee on program ideas, selecting and recruiting adult leaders, and establishing a budget plan.
• Guide and support den leaders. See that they receive the required training for their positions.
• Help organize and encourage graduation into a Boy Scout troop by establishing and maintaining good relationships with Boy Scout troops.
• Maintain good relationships with parents and guardians. Seek their support and include them in activities.
• See that Cub Scouts receive a quality, year-round program filled with fun and activities that qualify the dens and pack for the National Summertime Pack Award.
• Help the pack committee chair conduct the annual pack program planning conference and the monthly pack leaders’ meetings.
• Work as a team with the pack committee chair to cultivate, educate, and motivate all pack leaders and parents or guardians in Cub Scouting.
• Take part in the charter review meeting and annual charter presentation ceremony.
• Conduct impressive advancement, recognition, and graduation ceremonies. For Webelos ceremonies, involve Scoutmasters and other Boy Scout leaders.
• Meet with the unit commissioner, Webelos den leader, and Scoutmaster to establish plans for the Webelos Scouts’ transition to Boy Scouting.
• Support the policies of the BSA.