The Troop Instructors are Scouts proficient in both Scouting skills; (first aid, orienteering, camping. . .); and the ability to teach those skills to others. The Instructor should be the first Troop leader that a Scout turns to for to sign off his rank advancement requirements.

Requirements:

To become an Instructor a Scout must meet the following criteria:

• Active status
• At least 1st Class rank
• Successfully held a troop Leadership Position

Specific Duties:

• Works with new Scouts on rank advancement.
• Provides at least one instructional period during Troop meetings.
• Attends the PLC.
• Sets a good example.
• Wears the uniform properly and to all Troop meetings and activities.
• Lives by the scout oath and Law.

The tenure of this position is 6 months. To receive leadership credit for this position the Instructor attend at least 6 Troop meetings and 1 PLC, must participate in at least one Troop meeting instructional period, participate in at least two Troop activities or campouts, must show they have signed off on at least 20 different rank advancements for Scouts in the Troop per quarter.

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