POR Instructor req.s

[yarrow]

Instructor is listed as a Position of Responsibility. What kinds of items are included. Have you ever had a boy in this position? Knots instructor? Outdoor Cooking instructor? First Aid instructor? What??

[sst3rd]

Over the years, and depending upon the size of the Troop at the time, I've used the Instructor position in a variety of ways. To train new Scouts, I like to have a older Scout responsible for the Firen' Chip and/or the Totin' Chip programs. I've trained the Scout in the requirements, and worked with the Scout in planning and executing the program. I've also used this position to dedicate an older Scout to work with the new Scouts for the Scout, Tenderfoot, and Second Class requirements (with an adult advisor). Use your imagination, and the needs of your Troop. Seek guidelines from your PLC. They can identify areas of need as well.

 

sst3rd

[jmcquillan]

Below is something I pulled out of our troop positions guideline book. We use the instructors to teach anything that needs to be taught. Each instructor (for we have a bunch) is responsible for teaching in the areas he expertise. With a number of instructors, you can pretty much cover all the bases. When an instructor isn't an expert in a certain area, he takes the training with the troop in his weak areas and becomes more profficient. Hope this helps.

 

TROOP INSTRUCTOR:

GENERAL INFORMATION

Type: Appointed by the Senior Patrol Leader

Term: 6 months

Reports to: Senior Patrol Leader

Description: The Instructor teaches Scouting skills.

Comments: The Instructor will work closely with both the Troop Guides and with the Assistant Scoutmasters. The Instructor does not have to be an expert but should be able to teach the Scoutcraft skills needed for Tenderfoot, Second Class, and First Class ranks. The troop can have more than one instructor.

QUALIFICATIONS

Age: 14 or older

Rank: 1st Class or higher

Experience: none

Attendance: 75% over previous 6 months

PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

Training: You must attend the troop Junior Leader Training even if you have attended in the past.

Attendance: You are expected to attend 75% of all troop meetings, Patrol Leaders' Council meetings, outings, and service projects. If your attendance is low, or if you have three (3) unexcused absences in a row, you can be removed from office.

Effort: You are expected to given this job your best effort.

GENERAL LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES

Uniform: Set the example by wearing your uniform correctly. This means that you will wear all of the parts of the troop uniform, shirttail tucked in, with all required badges in their correct locations.

Behavior: Set the example by living the Scout Oath and Law in your everyday life. Show Scout Spirit in everything you say and do.

Attendance: Set the example by being an active Scout. Be on-time for meetings and activities. You must call the Senior Patrol Leader or Scoutmaster if you are not going to be at a meeting or if you suddenly have to miss an outing. You also need to make sure that someone will assume your responsibilities.

SPECIFIC LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES

Teaches basic Scouting skills in troop and patrols.

Serves as a member of the Patrol Leaders Council