Assistant Webelos Den Leaders
The assistant Webelos den leader shares the work of the Webelos den leader
and may be called upon to handle various details of den operation. Every Webelos
den should have at least one assistant den leader.
Qualifications: Is at least 21 years old, subscribes to the
Declaration of Religious Principle, and agrees to abide by the Scout
Oath or Promise and the Scout Law. Possesses the moral, educational,
and emotional qualities that the Boy Scouts of America deems necessary
to afford positive leadership to youth. Is able to perform the duties
assigned by the Webelos den leader. Should be able to fill in for the
Webelos den leader in case of an emergency. Recommended by the Cubmaster
after consultation with the Webelos den leader and parents or guardians
of the Webelos Scouts involved, and approved by the pack committee and
chartered organization. Registered as an adult leader of the BSA.
Responsibilities: The assistant Webelos den leader's
responsibilities are to
- Help the Webelos den leader as needed and carry out the duties
assigned by the Webelos den leader. Be ready to fill in for the
den leader in case of an emergency.
- Help establish and maintain a close working relationship with
the Webelos den leader and Webelos den chief, functioning with
them as a den leadership team.
- Help establish and maintain good relationships with neighborhood
Boy Scout troops into which Webelos Scouts will graduate.
- Complete Webelos den leader Fast Start Training, position-specific
Basic Leader Training, and Outdoor Leader Skills for Webelos Leaders.
Attend monthly roundtables.
- Attend monthly pack meetings and help as needed.
- Take part in the annual pack program planning conference and monthly
pack leaders' meetings.
- Attend the monthly den chief planning meeting for den leaders,
assistant den leaders, and den chiefs.
- Support the policies of the BSA.
For more information about the role and responsibilities of Webelos Den Leaders,
see our brochure for new Webelos Den Leaders .