Cub Scout Den Leader
 

Qualifications:
Be a U.S. citizen at least 21 years of age and of good moral character. Should be interested in and enjoy working with boys and be able to work with adults. May be a parent of a boy in the den. Recommended by the Cubmaster after consultation with parents of the Cub Scouts involved, and approved by the pack committee and chartered organization. Registered as an adult leader of the BSA.

Responsibilities:
The Cub Scout den leader's responsibilities are to

• Give leadership in carrying out the pack program in the den.
• Complete Den Leader Fast Start Training and Cub Scout Leader Basic Training. Attend monthly roundtables.
• Lead the den in its participation at pack meetings. Serve as den host or hostess for den parents at pack meetings.
• Work in harmony with other den and pack leaders.
• Cooperate with the Cubmaster (or assistant Cubmaster) in recruiting new boys.
• Help train the den chief and guide him to work with the Cub Scouts. See that he receives recognition for his efforts at den and pack meetings.
• Meet regularly with the den chief. Let him help plan den meetings and den activities, and allow him to serve as den activities assistant.
• Provide meaningful jobs for the denner and assistant denner so they can learn responsibility and gain satisfaction from their efforts.
• Use BoyÕs' Life and Scouting magazines, Cub Scout Program Helps, the boys' program books, and other Cub Scouting literature as sources for program ideas.
• Collect weekly den dues and turn them in to the pack treasurer at monthly pack leaders' meetings (or to the den leader coach at monthly den leader-den leader coach meetings). Keep accurate records of den dues and attendance.
• Maintain a friendly relationship with Cub Scouts; encourage them to earn the advancement awards. Keep accurate advancement records and see that boys receive recognition for their achievements.
• Stimulate the Cub Scouts' imaginations on the program theme for the month and help the den prepare its stunts and exhibits for the pack meeting.
• Help the den and pack earn the National Summertime Pack Award.
• Help establish a close working relationship with the assistant den leader and den chief, functioning as a den leadership team.
• Develop a good working relationship with den parents and families. Use their talents to help enrich the den program. Hold den parents' meetings as often as needed to get acquainted and strengthen den operation. Have open communications with den families.
• Involve den fathers, uncles, and grandfathers in outings and other den activities so boys will have additional male role models.
• See that a leader is available for all den meetings and activities. Call on the assistant den leader or den leader coach to fill in when necessary.
• Take part in the annual pack program planning conference and pack leaders' meetings (or den leader-den leader coach meetings).
• Help set a good example for the boys by behavior, attitude, and proper uniforming.
• Support the policies of the Boy Scouts of America.

 

The responsibilities can be boiled down to the following:

1. Work directly with other den and pack leaders to ensure their den is an active and successful part of the pack.
2. Plan, prepare for, and conduct den meetings with the assistant den leader and den chief.
3. Attend the pack leaders' meetings.
4. Lead the den at the monthly pack activity.