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QUALIFICATIONS
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If residing in this country but not a citizen of the
United States, agrees to abide by the Scout Oath and Law, to
respect and obey the laws of the United States of America,
and to subscribe to the BSA statement of religious
principle. Is at least 21 years of age, is of good moral
character, and is interested in working with boys. 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.
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RESPONSIBILITIES
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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 from 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.
In general, the Cubmaster
(sometimes referred to as the unit leader) is the guiding
hand behind the work of other pack leaders and serves as
program adviser to the pack committee. He or she is a
recruiter, supervisor, director, planner, and motivator of
other leaders.
The Cubmaster's main
responsibilities are to
- Work directly with the pack
trainer, Tiger Cub den leaders, Cub Scout den leaders,
Webelos den leaders, den chiefs, and pack committee chair
and members to make sure that all dens are functioning
well.
- Plan the den and pack programs
with the help of other leaders.
- Lead the monthly pack meeting
with the help of others. Involve all dens in some
way.
- Coordinate the total Cub Scout
program in the pack.
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