The Troop Guide (TG) works with new scouts. He helps them feel comfortable and earn their First Class rank in their first year.
Leadership Position Coordinator: Assistant Scoutmaster for the New Scout Patrol (ASM-NSP)
Minimum Rank for this job: Star. Preferred NYLT Trained, OA Memeber. Min. two summer camps.
Ranks that this job may apply toward: Life, Eagle
Duties of Troop Guide:
- Introduces new Scouts to troop operations
- Guides new Scouts through early Scouting activities
- Shields new Scouts from harassment by older scouts
- Teaches basic Scout skills
- Coaches the Patrol Leader of the New Scout Patrol on his duties
- Provides regular advice and encouragement to new scouts for rank advancement and merit badges
- Coordinates the Scout Skill lessons with the Troop Instructors.
- Assigns teaching assignments to Instructors at least one week in advance.
- Sets a good example
- Enthusiastically wears the Scout uniform correctly
- Lives the Scout Oath and Law
- Shows Scout Spirit