Cubmaster
 

Qualifications:
Be a U.S. citizen at least 21 years of age, of good moral character and interested in working with boys. Need not be an expert in all Cub Scout activities but should be a leader who is able to deal with adults as well as boys. Should be able to delegate responsibilities; set a good example by behavior, attitude, and uniform; and believe in the values and principles of Cub Scouting. Preferably a member of the chartered organization. Recruited and appointed by the pack committee with the approval of the chartered organization, and registered as an adult leader of the BSA.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct a pack program according to the policies of the Boy Scouts of America.
• Complete Cubmaster Fast Start Training and Cub Scout Leader Basic Training. Attend monthly roundtables.
• Plan and help carry out the Cub Scout program in the pack. This includes leading the monthly pack meeting, with the help of other leaders.
• Know about and use literature of the program, including Boys' Life and Scouting magazines and Cub Scout and Webelos Scout Program Helps.
• See that the pack program, leaders, and Cub Scouts reflect positively the interests and objectives of the chartered organization and the Boy Scouts of America.
• Work with the pack committee on (1) program ideas, (2) selecting and recruiting adult leaders, and (3) establishing a budget plan.
• uide and support den leaders. See that they receive the required training for their position.
• Recruit den leader coaches as needed.
• Help organize Webelos den(s) and encourage graduation into a Boy Scout troop.
• Help establish and maintain good relationships with Boy Scout troops.
• Maintain good relationships with parents. Seek their support and include them in activities. Involve male relatives such as uncles and grandfathers, so Cub Scouts will have additional male role models.
• See that Cub Scouts and Webelos Scouts receive a quality, year-round program filled with fun and activities that qualify the dens and pack for the National Summertime Pack Award.
• Guide Cub Scouts in goodwill and conservation projects.
• Supervise the support of the Tiger Cub dens.
• See that the responsibilities specified for the assistant Cubmaster are carried out.
• Assist the pack committee chairman in conducting the annual pack program planning conference and the monthly pack leaders' meetings.
• Work as a team with the pack committee chairman to cultivate, educate, and motivate all pack leaders and parents in Cub Scouting.
• Take part in the charter review meeting and annual charter presentation ceremony.
• Recruit den chiefs for all dens. Recognize the den chiefs at pack meetings.
• Meet with Tiger Cubs and their adult partners prior to graduation to discuss Cub Scouting.
• Conduct an impressive graduation ceremony for Tiger Cubs.
• Meet with the unit commissioner, Webelos den leader, and Scoutmaster to establish plans for the Webelos-to-Scout plan.
• Assist in planning and conducting stimulating graduation ceremonies involving parents, the Scoutmaster, the Webelos den chief, Webelos den leader, and troop junior leaders.
• Conduct impressive Webelos den induction and Arrow of Light Award ceremonies.
• Encourage high advancement standards for Cub Scouts and Webelos Scouts.
• Help bring families together at joint activities for Webelos dens (or packs) and Boy Scout troops.

In general, the Cubmaster (sometimes referred to as the unit leader) is the guiding hand behind the work of other pack leaders and serves as program adviser to the pack committee-a recruiter, a supervisor, a director, a planner, a motivator of other leaders. The responsibilities can be boiled down to the following:

1. Work directly with the den leader coach, Tiger Cub coach, Cub Scout den leaders, Webelos den leaders, den chiefs, and pack committee chairman and members to make sure all dens are functioning well.
2. Plan the den and pack programs with the help of other leaders.
3. Lead the monthly pack meeting with the help of others. Involve all dens in some way.
4. Coordinate the total Cub Scout program in the pack.

Everything the Cubmaster does is aimed at helping the individual boy. Securing strong leaders, planning den and pack activities, advising other leaders and parents. These are all ways in which the Cubmaster affects the kind of Cub Scouting each boy in the pack is offered. Although this job is an executive position, the Cubmaster has direct influence on the lives of individual boys by keeping in mind that boys can be made better through Cub Scouting.