Cubmaster
Everything the Cubmaster does is aimed at helping the individual boy.
Securing strong leaders, planning den and pack activities, advising other
leaders and adult family members—these are all ways in which the Cubmaster
affects the kind of Cub Scouting each boy in the pack is offered. The Cubmaster
directly influences the lives of individual boys by keeping in mind that boys
can become better through Cub Scouting.
Qualifications: Is at least 21 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. Does
not need to be an expert in all Cub Scout activities but should be a leader who
is able to communicate well with adults as well as boys. Should be able to
delegate responsibilities and set a good example through behavior, attitude,
and uniform. Should believe in the values and purposes of Cub Scouting.
Preferably a member of the chartered organization. Selected and appointed by
the pack committee with the approval of the chartered organization, and
registered as an adult leader of the BSA.
Responsibilities: The Cubmaster's responsibilities are to
- Conduct a pack program according to the policies of the BSA.
- Complete Cubmaster Fast Start Training and position-specific Basic
Leader Training. Attend monthly roundtables.
- Plan and help carry out the Cub Scout program in the pack. This includes
leading the monthly pack meeting, with the help of other leaders.
- Help the pack committee with a year-round recruitment plan for recruiting
boys into Tiger Cubs, Cub Scouting, and Webelos Scouting.
- Know about and use the appropriate and available literature, including
Boys' Life and Scouting magazines, Cub Scout Program Helps,
and the Webelos Leader Guide.
- 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 (1) program ideas, (2) selecting and
recruiting adult leaders, and (3) establishing a budget plan.
- Guide and support den leaders. See that they receive the required training
for their positions.
- Help organize Webelos dens and encourage graduation into a Boy Scout
troop.
- Help establish and maintain good relationships with Boy Scout troops.
- Maintain good relationships with parents and guardians. Seek their support
and include them in activities. Involve male relatives such as uncles and
grandfathers so that Cub Scouts will have additional male role models.
- See that Tiger Cubs, Cub Scouts, and Webelos Scouts receive a quality,
year-round program filled with fun and activities that qualify the dens
and pack for the National Summertime Pack Award.
- Guide Cub Scouts in goodwill and conservation projects.
- See that the responsibilities specified for the assistant Cubmaster are
carried out.
- 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.
- Request den chiefs for all dens and, after selection, see that they are
trained. Recognize the den chiefs at pack meetings.
- Conduct an impressive graduation ceremony for Tiger Cubs.
- Meet with the unit commissioner, Webelos den leader, and Scoutmaster to
establish plans for the Webelos Scouts' transition to Boy Scouting.
- Help plan and conduct impressive Webelos graduation ceremonies involving
parents and guardians, the Scoutmaster, the Webelos den chief, the Webelos
den leader, and the troop junior leaders.
- Conduct impressive Arrow of Light Award ceremonies.
- Encourage high advancement standards for all Cub Scouts.
- Help bring families together at joint activities for Webelos dens (or
packs) and Boy Scout troops.
- Support the policies of the BSA.
For more information about the role and responsibilities of Cubmasters,
see our brochure for new Cubmasters.
