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Assistant Senior Patrol Leader

The Assistant Senior Patrol Leader is the second highest youth leadership position in the troop, working closely with the Senior Patrol Leader to help the troop move forward. The ASPL acts as the SPL in the absence of the SPL or when called upon, and provides leadership to other youth leaders in the troop.

Position Facts

Selection
Appointed by the Senior Patrol Leader, with approval of the Scoutmaster
Reports to
Senior Patrol Leader
Required Attendance
80% of all troop meetings, PLC meetings, outings, fundraisers, and service projects. If your attendance is below the standard, you can be removed from office and/or lose credit.

Responsibilities

  • Help the SPL lead the troop
  • Run the troop in the absence of the SPL
  • Help train and supervise the troop scribe, quartermaster, instructor, librarian, historian, webmaster, chaplain aide, and OA representative
  • Check in with every troop-level leader on a monthly basis and ensure that they are completing their responsibilities. Serve as a leader and manager of these scouts
  • Serve as a member of the patrol leaders' council
  • Lend a hand controlling the patrols and building patrol spirit
  • Live by the Scout Oath and Law
  • Set a good example by showing Scout spirit and wearing the uniform correctly

Senior Patrol Leader Handbook

Section titled “Senior Patrol Leader Handbook”

Scouting America produces a Senior Patrol Leader handbook. You will be given one of these when you start your position- it’s a valuable resource, and you should read it!

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