Cubmaster
Preferred Tenure:2+ Years Typical Months of Activity:Year round Time Commitment:- 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.
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