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A Scout Leader generally refers to the trained adult leader of a Scout unit. The terms used vary from country to country, over time, and with the type of unit. ROLES There are many different roles a leader can fulfill depending on the type of unit. Positions are usually voluntary and are often divided between 'uniform' and 'lay' roles. Uniformed Scout Leaders are primarily responsible for organising the activities of the group, and training the youth members through the Scout programme. Other roles include liasion with parents, districts, or other parties such as the unit's sponsoring organisation. Lay supporters are not always termed Scout Leaders; although they may assist with activities and training, they do not always hold a formal position and may not have received training. Beyond the Scout programme, lay supporters may take responsibility for administrative tasks such as budgets, managing properties, recruitment, equipment, transport, and many other roles. The roles of leaders in senior units like Venture Scout , Explorer Scout and Rover Scout sections tend to be consultative, with much of the administration and activity planning in the hand of older Scouts, while in junior units like Cub Scout and Scout sections, the adult leaders need to take a more central role. Beyond the group are further uniformed positions (sometimes called Commissioners) at levels such as district, county, council or province, depending on the structure of the national organisation. They also work along with lay teams and professionals. Training teams and other related functions are often formed at these levels. Some countries appoint a Chief Scout as the most senior uniformed member. TRAINING, SCREENING AND APPOINTMENT OF LEADERS Scout Leaders participate in a series of training courses, typically aiming for the Wood Badge as the main qualification of an adult leader in Scouting. In most countries, Wood Badge holders can wear a Gilwell Woggle , scarf and Wood Badge beads. Scout Leaders are given a formal appointment (called a warrant in many countries). Before appointing an adult leader, most associations perform background checks on candidates to ensure their suitability for working with children. TERMINOLOGY Robert Baden-Powell initially used the terms Scoutmaster and Cubmaster for adult leaders, and these terms are still used in some countries and units. As the word ''master'' picked up old-fashioned connotations, it was replaced by other terms such as ''Scout Leader'' or ''Scouter'' in many Commonwealth countries, following The Scout Association in the United Kingdom . United States In the Boy Scouts Of America , in all Scouting units above the Cub Scout Pack, that is to say, in all those units serving adolescent Scouts, leadership of the unit is comprised of both adult and youth leaders ( Scouts and Scouters ). In fact, this is a critical component of the program. In order to learn leadership, the youth must actually serve in leadership roles. A properly run Boy Scout Troop, therefore, is run by the Senior Patrol Leader and his assistant(s) and other youth leaders as may be elected by the troop, advised by the adult leaders. Thus, it is not correct to suggest that all Scout Leaders are adult members of the unit; they are not. ;Adult Leaders The leader of a Cub Scout Pack is referred to as ''Cubmaster'' and he or she may or may not be assisted by ''Assistant Cubmasters''. Since all leadership at the Cub Scouting level is adult leadership, however, the Cubmaster is also assisted by any number of ''Den Parents'' and their assistants. The term ''Scoutmaster'' is used for the adult leader of a Boy Scout Troop, and he or she may be assisted by any number of ''Assistant Scoutmasters''. Similarly Varsity Scout Units have a ''Team Coach'', Venture Scouting Units have a ''Crew Advisor'', and Sea Scouting Units have a ''Skipper''. All of these terms are used for both men and women who fill the role. ;Youth Leaders In the Boy Scout Troop, youth leaders include Junior Assistant Scoutmaster, Senior Patrol Leader, Assistant Senior Patrol Leader(s), Patrol Leaders, Assistant Patrol Leaders, Scribe, Quartermaster, Librarian, Chaplain Aide, Bugler, Historian, Den Chief, Troop Guide, Order of the Arrow Representative and Instructor. United Kingdom The term ''Scoutmaster'' was used originally, but the term ''Scout Leader'' is now used. Other adult leaders in the Scout Troop are called ''Assistant Scout Leaders''. Terms used in other sections are ''Cub Scout Leader'', ''Assistant Cub Scout Leader'', ''Venture Scout Leader'', ''Assistant Venture Scout Leader'', and so on. The Scout Group is lead by a ''Group Scout Leader''. When Rover Scouts existed, there were ''Rover Scout Leaders'' and ''Assistant Rover Scout Leaders''. Collectively all adult leaders are called ''Scouters''. Australia The terms used in Australia are the same as those used in the United Kindom including the Rover Scout leader terms. the section for the youngest boys and girls, Joey Scouts, has ''Joey Scout Leaders'' and ''Assistant Joey Scout Leaders''. South Africa South Africa decided in the early 90s to change the name of a Scoutmaster to Scouter. The reason for this change was due to negative connotations of the word ''master''. The terms ''Troop Scouter'' and ''Pack Scouter'' are used for adult leaders of Scout Troops and Cub Packs. Rover Crews are led by a Crew Leader. In other countries, ''Scouter'' refers to any adult leader, professional Scout employee, or any Scout alumnus. EXTERNAL LINKS |
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