Job Description:
The Troop Guide works with new Scouts. He helps them feel comfortable and earn their First Class rank in their first year.

Reports To:
Assistant Scoutmaster for the New Scout Patrol

Duties:

• Introduces new Scouts to troop operations.
• Guides new Scouts through early Scouting activities
• Shields new Scouts from harassment by older Scouts.
• Helps new Scouts earn First Class in their first year.
• Teaches basic Scout skills.
• Coaches the patrol leader of the new Scout patrol on his duties.
• Works with the patrol leader at Patrol Leaders' Council meetings.
• Attends Patrol Leaders' Council meetings with the patrol leader of the new Scout patrol.
• Assists the Assistant Scoutmaster with training.
• Counsels individual Scouts on Scouting challenges.