Terminology Scout leader

1 terminology

1.1 australia
1.2 ireland
1.3 philippines
1.4 south africa
1.5 united kingdom

1.5.1 scout association
1.5.2 baden-powell scouts association


1.6 united states
1.7 other countries

terminology

robert baden-powell used terms scoutmaster , cubmaster adult leaders (coming english usage of word master synonym teacher ), , these terms still used in countries , units, including united states. word master picked old-fashioned connotations, replaced other terms such scout leader or scouter in many commonwealth countries, following scout association in united kingdom.

australia

in scouts australia, 5 sections have leader, although joey leader has more driving role venturer leader, should standing , assisting elected unit chair. rover leaders stepped during 1970s, becoming rover advisors, responsibility crew passing elected crew leader.

there several different types of leader in australia, of them (and members of rover section) have opportunity complete wood badge training scheme

sectional leaders

run troop, pack, unit or mob each week. ones go away every weekend scouts , sign off badgework each week.

group leaders

run group whole, liaising between committee, see needs of group, hall, power, gear, etc. , sectional leaders.

activity leaders

have qualifications in activities water activities abseilling radio , 4 wheel driving , first aid, put these skills @ disposal of region or branch. these leaders have role in scouting @ same time.

leader trainers

provide training other leaders , have been in scouting several years. training not role in scouting.

district leaders

provide , assistance local groups. districts try have @ least 1 district leader each section, public relations, adult training & development , water activities.

commissioners

are responsible management of aspect of scouting and/or leadership of other adults, opposed sectional leaders run youth program.

the scout fellowship

is group of former leaders no longer have time or desire part of scouting every week. have opportunity out when leaders needed temporarily because of hospital or travel, @ large camps such jamborees , still covered scout insurance.

all leader positions appointments 3 years, when appointment reviewed , leader renewed, reassigned or resigns. when new probationary leader begins, presented certificate of adult membership , complete three-hour seminar called intro scouting (or rovering) outlines basic structure , procedures. after comes basic sectional techniques course, gives leader right wear two-strand turks head or gilwell woggle. after 2007 review of venturer section, venturer scouts allowed complete venturer basic. leaders presented certificate of adult leadership, , people stop training, after @ least 6 months, leaders eligible complete advanced sectional techniques course, allows them conduct more advanced activities, network other experienced leaders , after successful completion of course presented wood badge.

scouts australia enterprise registered training organisation (rto:5443) , leaders can apply granted certificate iii in business after completing basic course, , certificate iv in leadership , management after advanced course. later can complete diploma of leadership , management or certificate qualifications in outdoor recreation through scouts australia institute of training.

ireland

a uniformed adult member of scouting ireland commits scout promise , law known scouter . rover scouts can adults, , eligible member can scouter or rover or both. adult members subject police vetting (in either jurisdiction). scouters provide youth programme known programme scouters . various group, county, provincial , national appointment holders in general need scouters. associate members adult members not take scout promise, , may include supporting officers such group secretary or county treasurer.

philippines

in boy scouts of philippines, uniformed adults, including office employees, scouters. not scouters unit leaders, unit leaders scouters. generic term adult in charge of scout unit unit leader. there 5 types:

1. langkay leader takes charge of kid scouts.
2. kawan leader takes charge of kab scouts.
3. troop leader takes charge of boy scouts.
4. outfit advisor takes charge of senior scouts.
5. circle manager advises rovers , roverettes.

langkay leaders , kawan leaders women. troop leaders, outfit advisors, , circle managers may men or women, , informally called scoutmasters.

south africa

the south african scout association decided in 90s change name of scoutmaster scouter. reason change due negative connotations of word master. terms troop scouter , pack scouter used adult leaders of scout troops , cub packs. rover crews mentored rover scouter.

united kingdom
the scout association

the scout association used term scoutmaster originally, term scout leader used. other adult leaders in scout troop called assistant scout leaders. terms used in other sections beaver scout leader, assistant beaver scout leader, cub scout leader, assistant cub scout leader, explorer scout leader, assistant explorer scout leader, , on. scout group led group scout leader , may assisted appointed assistant group scout leader. when rover scouts existed, there rover scout leaders , assistant rover scout leaders. collectively adult leaders called scouters. 1 of leaders may take on role of quartermaster, although role can taken on parent or other member of group committee. @ district level district commissioner may appoint district beaver scout leader, district cub scout leader , district scout leader assist assistant district commissioners beavers, cubs , scouts. district explorer scout leader may appointed assist district explorer scout commissioner. district scout network leader may appointed lead district scout network. @ county level county commissioner may appoint county beaver scout leader, county cub scout leader , county scout leader assist assistant county commissioners beavers, cubs , scouts. county explorer scout leader may appointed assist assistant county commissioner explorers. county scout network leader may appointed assist county scout network commissioner.

explorer scouts can out @ younger sections young leader.

baden-powell scouts association

adult leaders

the baden-powell scouts association continue use traditional title of scoutmaster. other adult leaders in scout troop called assistant scout masters. other titles include cub scout master, assistant cub scout master , on. group led group scout master. in common scout association, adult leaders referred scouters.

youth leaders

in scout , senior scout sections, youth leaders include senior troop leader, senior patrol leader, assistant senior patrol leader, patrol leaders, assistant patrol leaders, quartermaster, , instructor.

united states

in boy scouts of america, in scouting units above cub scout pack, units serving adolescent scouts, leadership of unit comprises both adult leaders (scouters) , youth leaders (scouts). in fact, critical component of program. in order learn leadership, youth must serve in leadership roles. adult leaders may either men or women in positions.

a run boy scout troop run senior patrol leader, elected troop, , assistant, may either elected or appointed. these , other youth leaders advised , supported adult leaders.

adult leaders

among volunteers provide troop level adult leadership , support (in united states, collectively called scouters), there scoutmasters , uniformed adult leadership (including assistant scoutmasters , unit chaplain), , committee members. positions require adults join troop registration. registration process adult leaders includes personal reference , criminal background check, nomination committee chairman, followed appointment chartering organization , concluding acceptance district executive (a professional scouter employee of local scout council). scouter may registered member of more 1 unit. example: webelos den leader in cub scout pack volunteers advancement committee member in older son s boy scout troop.

both scoutmasters , committee members encouraged @ specific events wear uniforms. scoutmasters required @ least twenty-one years of age, although there have been notable exceptions. e. urner goodman (the founder of order of arrow) appointed scoutmaster when still nineteen. assistant scoutmasters older scouts have turned 18 , can no longer serve in youth capacity.

there training continuum both scoutmasters , committee members. training continuum both positions includes youth protection , fast start , new leader s essentials . @ point 2 continuums divide. in order trained (and entitled wear trained patch on uniform) committee members must complete fourth course troop committee challenge. in order scoutmasters/assistant scoutmasters wear trained patch must complete scoutmaster/assistant scoutmaster leader specific training , introduction outdoor leadership. within 12–18 months of obtaining status of trained , both committee members , scoutmasters encouraged enroll in 21st century wood badge training.

scoutmasters responsible developing , delivering program or training of youth leadership in how plan , run scout troop s activities. members of committee responsible service or provisioning troop necessary goods , services allow scoutmasters focus solely on program.

committee members may interact scouts. example, may assisted youth leaders (see quartermaster) or may provide technical training scouts merit badge counselors. committee members important direct interaction scouts occurs during boards of review. committee members assemble in groups of 3 6 in order constitute boards of review. after scoutmaster has conducted scoutmaster conference scout , determined ready advancement, scout must meet board of review. important function of board of review allow committee collect data individual scouts success of program , deliver feedback scoutmasters. in role, board of review may meet scout advancement progress has stalled.

the scoutmaster troop first nominated committee, appointed chartering organization , accepted district executive. committee members elect committee chairman. in event scoutmaster unavailable, committee chairman steps in until new scoutmaster obtained. committee accepts troop schedule , budget developed each year patrol leader s council advised scoutmaster.

while true in troops, scoutmaster may person tenure , committee membership may transitory , in other cases opposite may true, effective troops work ensure there balance of experienced adults working team deliver both best possible service , program troop.

there similar service , program splits adult leadership in cub scouts, venturing , varsity. while there limited opportunity youth leadership in cub scouting (see den chief), youth leadership takes stronger role in providing both service , program in venturing.

the leader of cub scout pack referred cubmaster , or may assisted assistant cubmasters. since program leadership @ cub scouting level adult, cubmaster assisted number of den leaders.

varsity scout teams have coach, venturing crews have advisor, , sea scouting ships have skipper. of these terms used men or women fill role adults responsible maintaining program advising unit s youth leaders on how plan , lead unit s activities.

youth leaders

in boy scout troop, youth leaders include junior assistant scoutmaster, senior patrol leader, assistant senior patrol leader, patrol leaders, assistant patrol leaders, scribe, quartermaster, librarian, chaplain aide, bugler, historian, den chief, troop guide, order of arrow representative , instructor or animator. there have been cases of co senior patrol leaders in case of tie during election, or on purpose manage large troop. in ideal setting, scoutmaster give command junior assistant scoutmaster, or senior patrol leader(s). senior patrol leader gives command assistant senior patrol leaders, give troop guides. troop guides in turn go patrol leaders, give command patrols. senior patrol leader can serve half full year term, depending on troop.

other countries

in other countries, scouter refers adult leader, professional scout employee, or scout alumnus.