Assistant Webelos Den Leader
 

 
 

Every Webelos den should have at least one assistant den leader.

Qualifications:
Be a U.S. citizen at least 18 years of age, of good moral character and able to perform the duties assigned by the Webelos den leader. Should be able to fill in for the Webelos den leader in case of emergency. Recommended by the Cubmaster after consultation with the Webelos den leader and parents of the Webelos Scouts involved, and approved by the pack committee and chartered organization. Registered as an adult leader of the BSA.

Responsibilities:
The assistant Webelos den leader's responsibilities are to:

• Assist the Webelos den leader as needed. Carry out the duties assigned by the Webelos den leader. Be ready to fill in for the den leader in case of emergency.
• Help establish and maintain a close working relationship with the Webelos den leader and Webelos den chief, functioning with them as a den leadership team.
• Help establish and maintain good relationships with neighborhood Boy Scout troops into which Webelos Scouts will graduate.
• Complete Webelos Den Leader Fast Start Training, Cub Scout Leader Basic Training, and Webelos Den Leader Outdoor Training. Attend monthly roundtables.
• Attend monthly pack meetings and assist as needed.
• Take part in the annual pack program planning conference and monthly pack leaders' meetings.
• Support the policies of the Boy Scouts of America.

The assistant Webelos den leader shares the work of the Webelos den leader and may be called upon to handle various details of den operation.