Den Chief

Job Description:

The Den Chief is an ambassador of the troop to local Cub Scout packs. He assists the den leader with den and pack activities and serves as a role model to the boys. This is an appointed position by the Scoutmaster and typically runs for a full year to provide continuity to the den. A Den Chief can hold an additional troop elected position

Responsible to:

Assigned Den Leader

Minimum Rank:

First Class Scout

Minimum Training:

Trainers EDGE and Den Chief Training

Term:

Approximately 12 months

Minimum Attendance:

The Den Chief should attend at least 80% of the Tuesday meetings and at least 80% of the Den & Pack meetings

Specific Duties:

• Know the purposes of Cub Scouting.
• Help Cub Scouts achieve the purposes of Cub Scouting.
• Serve as the activity's assistant at den meetings.
• Set a good example through attitude and uniform
• Be a friend to the boys in the den.
• Help the den in its part of the monthly Pack meeting.
• Meet regularly with the den leader to review den and Pack meeting plans.
• Encourage Cub Scouts to join a Boy Scout Troop upon Graduation.
• Be on time for all troop, den and pack meetings and activities.
• Set a good example.
• Live by the Scout Oath and Law.
• Be an active Scout and show Scout spirit.