Qualifications

These are the positions for adult leaders in the BSA contingent:

Scoutmaster

• Must be at least 21 years of age by TBD.
• Serve as a Scoutmaster for at least one year during the three-year period prior to July 1, 2015.
• Complete basic Scoutmaster and Assistant Scoutmaster Leadership Specific Training.
• Complete Wood Badge for the 21st Century.
• Be able to serve as a role model of physical fitness.
• Complete Parts A, B and C of the Annual Health and Medical record.
• Complete Youth Protection Training within two years of your arrival date at the 2015 World Scout Jamboree site.
• Be approved by the local council and appropriate region.
• Scouter’s Key is a desirable qualification, although not required.

First Assistant Scoutmaster

• Same qualifications as Scoutmaster are required.

Second Assistant Scoutmaster

• Be at least 21 years of age by TBD.
• Complete the appropriate leader-specific training.
• Serve actively in an adult troop leadership position for at least one year during the three-year period prior to July 1, 2015.
• Be able to serve as a role model of physical fitness.
• Complete Parts A, B and C of the Annual Health and Medical record.
• Complete Youth Protection Training within two years of your arrival date at the 2015 World Scout Jamboree site.
• Be approved by the local council and appropriate region.

Third Assistant Scoutmaster

• Be at least 18 years of age (but not yet 21) by TBD.
• Serve actively in a unit leadership position.
• Complete the appropriate leader-specific training.
• Be able to serve as a role model of physical fitness.
• Complete Parts A, B and C of the Annual Health and Medical record.
• Complete Youth Protection Training within two years of your arrival date at the 2015 World Scout Jamboree site.
• Be approved by the local council and appropriate region.