Pack 282
Roles & Responsibilities




THE LEADERS ROLE


Tiger Cub Leader



TIGER CUB LEADER

  • Give leadership in carrying out the pack program in the den.


  • Complete Tiger Cub den leader Fast Start Training and position-specific Basic Leader Training. Attend monthly roundtable meetings.


  • Lead the den in its participation at pack meetings.


  • Serve as den host or hostess for family members at the pack meetings.


  • Work in harmony with other den and pack leaders.


  • Help the Cubmaster (or assistant Cubmaster) and pack committee to recruit new boys.


  • Coordinate shared leadership among the Tiger Cub adult partners in the den.


  • Ensure that each Tiger Cub and his adult partner have the opportunity to be the host team, planning and executing the den activities, rotating responsibilities monthly.


  • Make pack and den resources available to the host team, ensuring the completion of the den component of the Tiger Cub advancement requirements.


  • Use Boys' Life and Scouting magazines, Cub Scout Program Helps, the Tiger Cub Handbook, and other Cub Scouting literature as sources for program ideas.


  • Keep accurate records of den dues and attendance. Collect weekly den dues (optional) and turn them in to the pack treasurer at the monthly pack leaders' meetings.


  • Maintain a friendly relationship with the Tiger Cubs and their adult partners.


  • Encourage Tiger Cubs to earn advancement awards. Keep accurate advancement records and see that the boys receive recognition for their achievements.


  • Stimulate the Tiger Cubs' imaginations on the program theme for the month, and work with the adult partners to prepare boys for participation in pack meetings.


  • Promote the religious emblems program, as available to Tiger Cubs.


  • Help the den and pack earn the National Summertime Pack Award.


  • Take part in the annual pack program planning conference and pack leaders' meetings.


  • Help set a good example for the boys through behavior, attitude, and proper uniforming.


  • Help the Cubmaster or assistant Cubmaster provide a meaningful recognition ceremony for the transition of Tiger Cub dens as they enter Wolf dens at the end of the Tiger Cub year.


  • Throughout the year, keep in mind the transition goal of moving the boys to the next level in Cub Scouting.


  • Support the policies of the BSA.


  • Summary

  • Work directly with other den and pack leaders to ensure that their den is an active and successful part of the pack.


  • Coordinate shared leadership among the Tiger Cub adult partners, ensuring that all adult partners help plan, conduct, and prepare for den meetings and Go See It outings on a rotating basis and that the den activities provide advancement opportunities for the boys in the den.


  • Attend pack leaders' meetings.


  • Lead the den at the monthly pack activity.


  • Ensure the transition of Tiger Cubs into a Wolf den at the end of the year.