Junior Assistant Scoutmaster (Jr. ASM)
A Scout at least 16 years of age who has shown outstanding leadership skills may be
appointed by the Scoutmaster to serve as a junior assistant Scoutmaster (JASM). The
junior assistant Scoutmaster functions just like an assistant Scoutmaster (except for
leadership responsibilities reserved for adults 18 years of age or older). In this capacity,
junior assistant Scoutmasters (a troop may have more than one) follow the guidance of
the Scoutmaster in providing support and supervision to other youth leaders in the
troop. Upon their 18th birthday, a junior assistant Scoutmaster will be eligible to become
an assistant Scoutmaster.
Responsibilities:
Forms:
appointed by the Scoutmaster to serve as a junior assistant Scoutmaster (JASM). The
junior assistant Scoutmaster functions just like an assistant Scoutmaster (except for
leadership responsibilities reserved for adults 18 years of age or older). In this capacity,
junior assistant Scoutmasters (a troop may have more than one) follow the guidance of
the Scoutmaster in providing support and supervision to other youth leaders in the
troop. Upon their 18th birthday, a junior assistant Scoutmaster will be eligible to become
an assistant Scoutmaster.
Responsibilities:
- Performs duties as assigned by the Scoutmaster.
- Sets a good example.
- Wears the Scout uniform correctly
- Lives by the Scout Oath and Law.
- Shows Scout spirit
Forms: