Troop Guide

tg 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