Scoutmaster's Key Requirements
Source: Leadership Training Committee Guide (34169E), 2001
Training
- Complete Boy Scout Leader Fast Start.
- Complete New Leader Essentials and Scoutmaster and Assistant Scoutmaster Leader Specific Training.
- Complete Introduction to Outdoor Skills.
- Participate in one supplemental training course at either a local council or national level.
- Attend at least six Boy Scout Leader Roundtables during a year.
- Conduct Troop Junior Leader Training at least three times, as outlined in the Scoutmaster's Junior Leader Training kit.
- Participate as an adult in junior leader training by either serving on the staff or attending the Scoutmaster orientation session of the council junior leader training conference.
- Earn the Boy Scout Leader's Training Award.
Tenure
Complete three years of registered tenure as a Scoutmaster within a five-year period (can include the tenure used to earn the Scouter's Award.)
Performance
- At least twice during the three-year period serve as a Scoutmaster of a troop that earns the National Quality Unit Award.
