Monday, February 1, 2016

Jamboree leaders needed

We're looking for Scouters who are interested in being leaders for our 2017 Jamboree troop. The original deadline for application was January, but we had just one interested party, so the deadline for applying is now February 26th.

For most scouts -- and leaders -- the Jamboree is a once in a lifetime experience, something you'll remember and cherish forever. Jump on this opportunity while you can!

A Jamboree troop needs (1) scoutmaster, (1) first assistant, (1) second assistant, and (1) third assistant (who is a "junior assistant", aged 18 to 21 at the time of the Jamboree). If interested, send a Scouting resume to Scout Executive Jim McMullen by the close of business on February 26th. Jim's email address is Jim.McMullen@Scouting.org

Here are the requirements for these positions:

MUST have a current BSA membership with a Boy Scout troop or Varsity team.

Scoutmasters and First Assistant Scoutmasters MUST be at least 21 years of age by the first day of the Jamboree. Second Assistant Scoutmasters MUST be at least 18 years of age by the first day of the Jamboree. Third Assistant Scoutmasters MUST be at least 18 years of age by the first day of the Jamboree but not yet 21 years of age by the last day of the Jamboree.

Scoutmaster applicants MUST be currently serving as a Scoutmaster or Varsity Scout Coach.

First, Second or Third Assistant Scoutmasters MUST currently be serving in any adult troop or team leadership position.

Scoutmaster applicants MUST have completed Scoutmaster or Varsity Scout Couch leader specific training.

All adult leaders MUST complete Youth Protection Training within one year of the last day of the Jamboree.

All adult leaders must meet the medical and BMI requirements of the Jamboree.

Leaders will participate and assist in planning the pre-Jamboree training experience with local council.