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 able to work with adults. May be a parent of one of the boys in the den. Recommended by the Cubmaster after consultation with 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 Webelos den leader's responsibilities are to:
- Give leadership to planning and carrying out a year-round program of activities for the Webelos den to achieve the purposes of Cub Scouting.
- Complete Webelos Den Leader Fast Start Training, Cub Scout Leader Basic Training, and Webelos Den Leader Outdoor Training. Attend monthly roundtables.
- Lead the den in its participation at the monthly pack meetings.
- Help establish a close working relationship with the assistant Webelos den leader and Webelos den chief, functioning with them as a den leadership team.
- Work in harmony with other den and pack leaders. Work with the Cubmaster and pack committee in recruiting new Webelos Scouts.
- Help train the Webelos den chief and guide him to work with Webelos Scouts. Attend den chief training with him. See that he receives recognition for his efforts at den and pack meetings.
- Meet regularly with the Webelos den chief. Let him help plan Webelos den meetings and activities. Give him meaningful assignments.
- Provide worthwhile tasks for the Webelos denner so he can assume some responsibility and gain satisfaction from his efforts.
- Use Boy's Life and Scouting magazines and Webelos Scout Program Helps as resources for ideas and information.
- Instill Scouting's spirit and moral values by personal example, ceremonies, and meaningful activities such as service projects.
- Collect den dues and turn them in to the pack treasurer at the pack leaders' meeting. Keep accurate records of den dues and attendance.
- Encourage Webelos Scouts to advance. Maintain high advancement standards. Keep accurate advancement records and see that the boys are promptly recognized for their achievements.
- With the help of the Cubmaster, pack committee, and unit commissioner, determine one or more neighborhood Boy Scout troops into which Webelos Scouts will be graduated and establish a good working relationship with those troops. Try to graduate every Webelos Scout into a troop.
- Work with the Scoutmaster and assistant Scoutmaster to plan and conduct meaningful joint activities.
- Work with the Cubmaster to see that impressive graduation ceremonies are conducted in the pack. Invite the Scoutmaster and troop leaders to take part.
- Ask qualified persons, including adult family members, to serve as activity badge counselors.
- Encourage parents of Webelos Scouts to help plan and carry out overnight campouts and other outdoor activities. Work with the troop assistant Scoutmaster or Scoutmaster to arrange for loan of troop equipment and on joint Webelos den-troop activities.
- Help the den and the pack earn the National Summertime Pack Award.
- Follow the policies of the Boy Scouts of America.
- Have a plan to ensure that a leader is available for all Webelos den meetings and activities. Call on the assistant Webelos den leader to fill in, as needed.
- Participate in the annual pack program planning conference and the monthly pack leaders' meetings.
- Keep the Cubmaster and pack committee informed on the status and needs of the Webelos den.
The responsibilities can be boiled down to the following:
- Work directly with other den and pack leaders to ensure the den is an active and successful part of the pack.
- Plan, prepare for, and conduct den meetings with the assistant and den chief.
- Attend pack leaders' meetings.
- Lead the den at the pack meetings and activities.