Assistant Cubmasters
Assistant Cubmaster
Section titled “Assistant Cubmaster”Role Summary
Section titled “Role Summary”The Assistant Cubmaster supports the Cubmaster in all aspects of the pack program and is prepared to step in and lead the pack if the Cubmaster is unavailable. The pack uses multiple Assistant Cubmasters, each with a specialized focus area, to distribute the workload and ensure strong coverage across all aspects of the program.
Requirements
Section titled “Requirements”- Age: At least 18 years old. If the pack has only one Assistant Cubmaster, they must be 21 or older (able to replace the Cubmaster in an emergency)
- Registration: Must be a registered adult leader of BSA; current with Youth Protection Training
- Selection: Recommended by the Cubmaster, approved by the pack committee and Charter Org Rep
- Required Training:
- Youth Protection Training (YPT) — renew every 2 years
- Cubmaster Position-Specific Training (same training as Cubmaster, online at my.Scouting.org)
- Access: Does NOT automatically have bank account access; website/Facebook access as assigned
Core Responsibilities (All Assistant Cubmasters)
Section titled “Core Responsibilities (All Assistant Cubmasters)”- Help the Cubmaster as needed; be ready to fill in at any time
- Participate in and help run pack meetings
- Supervise den chiefs and ensure they are trained
- Support the policies of the BSA
- Attend monthly district Roundtable meetings
- Participate in the annual pack program planning conference and pack leaders’ meetings
Specializations
Section titled “Specializations”Each Assistant Cubmaster has a focus area. Click through for details:
| Specialization | Guide |
|---|---|
| AC of Den Support | den-support/ |
| AC of Family Support | family-support/ |
| AC of Engagement | engagement/ |
| AC of Meetings | meetings/ |
| AC of Hiking | hiking/ |
| AC of Crafts | crafts/ |
| AC of Food | food/ — a.k.a. Grubmaster |
| AC of Communications | communications/ |
Reports To / Works With
Section titled “Reports To / Works With”| Relationship | Role |
|---|---|
| Reports to | Cubmaster |
| Partners with | Cubmaster, Committee Chair |
| Coordinates | Den Chiefs |
| Supports | Den Leaders |
Key Resources
Section titled “Key Resources”| Resource |
|---|
| Supporting Den Leaders |
Key Tasks
Section titled “Key Tasks”Supports
Section titled “Supports”| Task | Category |
|---|---|
| Annual Program Planning Conference | Program |
| Den Meetings | Program |
| District Roundtable | Training |
| Pack Meeting | Program |
Key Events
Section titled “Key Events”Supports
Section titled “Supports”| Event |
|---|
| Annual Program Planning Conference |
| Pack Meeting |