Assistant Cubmaster
Every pack should have at least one assistant Cubmaster. In most packs, two
or three will be helpful, allowing the Cubmaster to divide responsibilities. At
least one assistant Cubmaster should be able to replace the Cubmaster's position
in case of an emergency. The assistant Cubmaster is recommended by the Cubmaster,
approved by the pack committee and chartered organization, and registered as an
adult leader of the BSA.
Qualifications: Is at least 18 years old, subscribes to the Declaration
of Religious Principle, and agrees to abide by the Scout Oath or Promise and the
Scout Law. Possesses the moral, educational, and emotional qualities that the
Boy Scouts of America deems necessary to afford positive leadership to youth.
Responsibilities: An assistant Cubmaster's responsibilities (as
designated by the Cubmaster) are to
- Help the Cubmaster as needed. Be ready to fill in for the Cubmaster,
if necessary.
- Complete Cubmaster Fast Start Training and position-specific Basic
Leader Training. Attend monthly roundtables.
- Participate in pack meetings.
- Supervise den chiefs and see that they are trained.
- Conduct the monthly den chief planning meeting for all den leaders,
assistant den leaders, and den chiefs to plan and coordinate weekly
den meetings and pack meeting
participation.
- Work with neighborhood troops that supply den chiefs and into which
Webelos Scouts may graduate.
- Help inform pack leaders of training opportunities and arrange for
them to attend training sessions.
- Work with the pack committee to develop and promote an ongoing plan
for recruiting new boys.
- Work with the Cubmaster and pack committee on pack reregistration.
- Help with pack activities, such as dinners, derbies, bike safety
workshops, service projects, etc.
- Work with the pack committee on outings to see that the pack and
dens qualify for the National Summertime Pack Award.
- Participate in the annual pack program planning conference and
pack leaders' meetings.
- Promote the religious emblems program.
- Support the policies of the BSA.
For more information about the role and responsibilities of Cubmasters and their assistants,
see our brochure for new Cubmasters.
