Job Description:

Junior Assistant Scoutmasters are 16- to 17-year-old Scouts appointed by the Scoutmaster, approved by the troop committee, and responsible to the Scoutmaster for tasks assigned. The junior assistant Scoutmaster functions just like an assistant Scoutmaster (except for leadership responsibilities reserved for adults 18 years of age or older). In this capacity, junior assistant Scoutmasters (a troop may have more than one) follow the guidance of the Scoutmaster in providing support and supervision to other youth leaders in the troop. Upon their 18th birthday, a junior assistant Scoutmaster will be eligible to become an assistant Scoutmaster 

Requirements:

• National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT). This is not really a "requirement" but it is very highly recommended

• Ability to be at 95% of all troop activities

• Be 16 to 17 Years old. 

Responsibilities:

• performs duties as assigned by the Scoutmaster.

• sets a good example.

• wears the Scout uniform correctly

• lives by the Scout Oath and Law.

• shows Scout spirit