Troop 387 Position Job Descriptions
No.	Position	Volunteer(s)	Level of Involvement	Description	Responsibilities
1	Chairperson	[VACANT]	On-Going	Lead the troop committee meetings.	Organize the committee to see that all functions are delegated, coordinated and completed. Maintain a close relationship with the chartered organization representative and the Scoutmaster. Interpret national and local policies to the troop. Prepare troop committee meeting agendas. Call, preside over, and promote attendance at monthly troop committee meetings and any special meetings that may be called. Conduct periodic parents' sessions to share the program and encourage parent participation and cooperation. Ensure troop representation at monthly roundtables. Secure top notch, trained individuals for camp leadership. Arrange for charter review and recharter annually. Plan the charter presentation.
2	Scoutmaster	Mr. Glidewell	Weekly	Leader responsible for the image and program of the troop.  Works directly with the scouts.  Must be at least 21 years of age.	Train and guide boy leaders. Work with other responsible adults to bring Scouting to boys. Use the methods of Scouting to achieve the aims of Scouting. Meet regularly with the patrol leaders' council for training and coordination in planning troop activities. Attend all troop meetings or, when necessary, arrange for a qualified adult substitute. Attend troop committee meetings. Take part in annual membership inventory and uniform inspection, charter review meeting, and charter presentation. Conduct Scoutmaster conferences for all rank advancements. Provide a systematic recruiting plan for new members and see that they are promptly registered. Delegate responsibility to other adults and groups (assistants, troop committee) so that they have a real part in troop operations. Supervise troop elections for Order of the Arrow. Make it possible for each Scout to experience at least 10 days and nights of camping each year. Participate in council and district events. Build a strong program by using proven methods presented in Scouting literature. Conduct all activities under qualified leadership, safe conditions, and the policies of the chartered organization and the Boy Scouts of America.
3	"Most" Asst. Scoutmaster	Mr. Franklin	Weekly	Run meetings. Serve in the Scoutmasters absence.	Supervises the troop when the scoutmaster is absent. Supervises the troop meetings so the scoutmaster can conduct scout conferences. Helps run monthly PLC’s Helps coordinate other scoutmasters
4	Assistant Scoutmasters	Mr. Gourley Mr. McBurnett Mr. Harris	Weekly	Perform specific program duties as assigned by the scoutmaster.  (Must by at least 18 years of age.  At least one ASM should be 21 years of age so they can serve in the SM's absence.)	Provide oversight and guidance in specific areas as assigned by the scoutmaster. Works best if we have an assistant scoutmaster for each patrol so that when a patrol is responsible for a meeting they have someone to help guide them along.
5	First Year Assistant	[VACANT]	Yearly	Conduct the first year program for the troop.	Review requirements for new scouts to reach First Class. Organize material for each meeting. Track each new scouts progress Use Troop guides and other assistant scoutmasters to help teach material
6	Advancement Coordinator	Mr. Hix	Weekly	Encourage scouts to advance in rank.  Coordinate boards of review.	Encourage Scouts to advance in rank. Work with the troop scribe to maintain all Scout advancement records. Arrange quarterly troop boards of review and courts of honor. Develop and maintain a merit badge counselor list. Make a prompt report on the correct form to the council service center when a troop board of review is held.  Secure badges and certificates. Work with the troop librarian to build and maintain a troop library of merit badge pamphlets and other advancement literature. Report to the troop committee at each meeting.
7	Camping Coordinator	[VACANT]	Monthly	Be the link between camps and the troop.  Ensure proper reservations and payments are made on time.	Help in securing permission to use camping sites. Contact camps to inquire about price and space availability. Prepare outing information handouts and permission slips. Make reservations and ensure proper payments are made. Ensure a monthly outdoor program. Promote the National Camping Award. Promote, through family meetings, attendance at troop campouts, camporees, and summer camp to reach the goal of an outing per month. Secure tour permits for all troop activities. Report to the troop committee at each meeting.
8	Scouting For Food Coordinator	Mr. Popores	Once a Year		Plan and coordinate troop participation in the annual scouting for food program. Coordinate with the council scouting for food coordinator.
9	Clothing Coordinator	Mr. Boucher	On-Going	Oversee the ordering of Troop shirts, hats, and sweatshirts.	Maintain, in an orderly fashion, the inventory of uniform components that have been donated to the troop. Bring the "Clothes Closet" to parent meetings.
10	Court of Honor Coordinator	[VACANT]	One or more per year as needed	Help plan and carry out courts of honor.	Work with the Scoutmaster to plan and coordinate courts of honor as needed.  Duties may include, but are not limited to: Arrange event location. Purchase, set up and take down decorations. Purchase and serve light refreshments. Set up and put away chairs and tables. Event clean-up.
11	Den Chief Coordinator	[VACANT]	Monthly	Recruit and organize Den Chiefs for Cub Scout Packs.	Work with the Cub Scout liaisons to determine their need/desire for Den Chiefs. Recruit the required number of Den Chiefs from the troop. Provide names of Den Chiefs to troop committee. Ensure that Den Chiefs receive appropriate training prior to working with the cubs. Maintain contact with the Den leaders and Den Chiefs on a monthly basis to identify and work out any problems. Promote Den Chief Award and assist boys in earning it. Report to the troop committee at each meeting.
12	Friends of Scouting (FOS) Coordinator	Mr. Ricks	Once a Year	annual FOS fund drive.	Contact the district FOS presenter to schedule the annual presentation for the troop. Follow up with families that were not able to attend the FOS presentation. Be the troop contact for any FOS business or questions.
13	Recruiting Coordinator	[VACANT]	Semi-Monthly	Be the link between our troop and cub scout packs	Contact the pack committee chairperson or Cubmaster to gain permission to attend their committee meetings. Attend monthly pack committee meetings, providing information on things of interest to the pack such as Webelo to Scout transition,  Service outings, Campouts. Report at troop committee meetings on pack activities of interest to the troop such as Bridgings. Be a conduit of information between the pack and troop as needed.
14	Garage Sale Coordinator	Mr. Ricks	Once a Year	Coordinate and arrange the troops garage sale fundraiser
15	Taste Test Coordinator	Mr. Boucher	Once a Year	Coordinate and arrange the troops Taste Test fundraiser
16	Chaplain	[VACANT]	Monthly	Provide guidance and support to Chaplains Aide	Help Chaplains Aide prepare for Monthly campout religious service. Lead prayer at gatherings (Summer Picnic, etc)
17	Life Coach(s)	Mr. Curtis Mr. Ricks Mr. Pool Mr. Jesse	Monthly	Provide guidance and support to Life Scouts to help them attain Eagle.	Meet monthly, or more often as needed, with Life Scouts to:   1. create a plan to reach Eagle rank.   2. determine status to plan.   3. identify obstacles and determine solutions. Provide coaching on service project, project notebook and preparation for Eagle board of review. Report at troop committee meetings.
18	Membership Coordinator	[VACANT]	Monthly	Recruit Adult volunteers	Help new adults register Conduct Resource survey Follow up on references Push for merit badge counselors Help with recharter
19	Equipment Coordinator(s) (Quartermaster)	Mr. Dykes	Monthly	Keep tabs on troop equipment and make recommendations for repair and replacement to the committee.	Supervise and help the troop procure camping equipment. Work with the quartermaster on inventory and proper storage and maintenance of all troop equipment. Make periodic safety checks on all troop camping gear, and encourage troops in the safe use of all outdoor equipment. Report to the troop committee at each meeting.
20	Secretary	[VACANT]	On-Going	Distribute minutes of committee meetings.  Maintain troop web site.	Keep minutes of meetings and send out committee meeting notices. Maintain the troop web site with info on troop events and activities. Conduct the troop resource survey. At each meeting, report minutes of the previous meeting.
21	Training Coordinator	[VACANT]	Monthly	Identifity and promote troop leader training opportunities (youth and adult).	Ensure troop leaders and committee members have opportunities for training. Maintain an inventory of up to date training materials, videotapes, and other training resources. Work with the district training team in scheduling Fast Start training for all new leaders. Encourage periodic junior leader training within the troop and at the council and national levels. Report to the troop committee at each meeting.
22	Transportation Coordinator	[VACANT]	Monthly	Organize drivers for outings.	Attend the troop meeting prior to each outing. Create a list of drivers and assign scouts attending the outing to a vehicle. Provide electronic list of drivers and passengers to the Scoutmaster.
23	Treasurer	Mrs. Brandon	On-Going	Organize the troop finances.  Create budget and reports.	Handle all troop funds.  Pay bills upon recommendation of the Scoutmaster and authorization of the troop committee. Maintain checking and savings accounts. Train and supervise the troop scribe in record keeping. Keep adequate records in the Troop/Team Record Book. Supervise money earning projects, including obtaining proper authorizations. Supervise the camp savings plan. Lead in the preparation of the annual troop budget. Report to the troop committee at each meeting.
24	Summer Family Picnic Coordinator(s)	[VACANT]	Once a Year	Organize annual picnic event.	Recruit and organize volunteers as needed. Purchase food and paper goods, table cloths, etc. Ensure setup, food preparation, and cleanup.
25	Fundraiser Coordinator(s)	[VACANT]	Once a Year	Organize Troop fundraisers to help scouts pay for summer camp, high adventure, or scouting supplies.	Communicate with suppliers to determine costs. Determine selling prices. Plan key event dates. Prepare promotional materials and explanation of fundraiser. Distribute order forms to scouts. Collect order forms. Place order with supplier. Pick up and organize product by scout. Collect payments from scouts and turn over to treasurer.
26	Summer camp Coordinator	Mr. Popores	Once a Year	Plan the troop summer camp	Register the troop for summer camp and take care of associated paperwork (health forms, tour permits, etc) Arrange for transportation, accommodations, and meal stops Register scouts for merit badges Conduct Shakedowns to make sure the scouts are prepared Plan the payment schedule with the treasurer
27	High Adventure Coordinator	Mr. Franklin	Once a Year	Plan the annual high adventure camp	Arrange for transportation Conduct training & group preparation exercises Register Permits (camping, tour, fishing, etc) Plan the payment schedule with the treasurer
28.	Webmaster	Mr. Glidewell	As Needed	Coordinate and maintain the troop website.	Post changes to the schedule Create an inviting web presence for members and recruitment. Leverage the website for fundraising coordination as needed. Maintain the troop Google group mailing list
29	Archery Range Master	Mr. Popores	Once a Year	Become Archery range certified.	Attend council Archery training Provide safety instruction to scouts and adults. Serve as range master on campout Teach Archery MB
30	Shotgun NRA Range Master	Mr. Dykes	Once a Year	Become certified in NRA Shotgun.	Attend council NRA training (2 days). Provide safety instruction to scouts and adults. Serve as range master on campout
31	Rifle NRA Range Master	Mr. Dykes	Once a Year	Become certified in NRA Rifle.	Attend council NRA training (2 days). Provide safety instruction to scouts and adults. Serve as range master on campout
32	Black Powder NRA Range Master	[VACANT]	Once a Year	Become certified in NRA Black powder.	Attend council NRA training (2 days). Provide safety instruction to scouts and adults. Serve as range master on campout
33	Climbing Instructor		Twice a year	Get certified for tower and rock climbing.	Attend council tower and rock climbing training (2 days) Provide safety instruction to scouts and adults Serve as tower captain on campouts Serve as climbing captain on campouts Teach Climbing/Rappelling merit badge