S24 - Scoutmaster Position Specific

Scoutmaster Position Specific Training

Scoutmaster Position-Specific training is intentionally designed as a half-day course in order to respect the time of busy Scoutmasters, and where possible, it may be offered in conjunction with IOLS. Scoutmaster Position-Specific training cannot provide adult leaders everything they need to know to be successful Scoutmasters. The unit commissioner, the Troop Leader Guidebook, the Scouts BSA Handbook, and supplemental training will fill in most of the gaps.

Course Objectives

The purpose of Scoutmaster Position-Specific training is to provide an active, fun, and positive learning experience for new and experienced Scoutmasters to learn and apply proven techniques for running an effective Scout troop. Scoutmasters will learn how to meet the aims of Scouting by applying the eight methods of the Scouting program during the four main sessions of the course:

• Patrol Method

• Support Team

• Advancement

• Annual Planning