Job Description:
The Den Chief is an ambassador of the troop to local Cub Scout packs. He assists the den leader with den and pack activities and serves as a role model to the boys. This is an appointed position by the Scoutmaster and typically runs for a full year to provide continuity to the den. A Den Chief can hold an additional troop elected position
Responsible to:
Assigned Den Leader
Minimum Rank:
First Class Scout
Minimum Training:
Oak Leaf and Den Chief Training
Term:
Approximately 12 months
Minimum Attendance:
The Den Chief should attend at least 80% of the Monday meetings and at least 80% of the Den & Pack meetings
Specific Duties:
- Know the purposes of Cub Scouting.
- Help Cub Scouts achieve the purposes of Cub Scouting.
- Serve as the activities assistant at den meetings.
- Set a good example through attitude and uniform
- Be a friend to the boys in the den.
- Help the den in its part of the monthly Pack meeting.
- Meet regularly with the den leader to review den and Pack meeting plans.
- Encourage Cub Scouts to join a Boy Scout Troop upon Graduation.
- Be on time for all troop, den and pack meetings and activities.
- Set a good example.
- Live by the Scout Oath and Law.
- Be an active Scout and show Scout spirit.