Assistant Cubmaster for Den Support
Assistant Cubmaster for Den Support
Section titled “Assistant Cubmaster for Den Support”Role Summary
Section titled “Role Summary”The Assistant Cubmaster for Den Support mentors den leaders, provides guidance on den meeting planning, and fills in as a substitute den leader when a den leader is absent. This role ensures den-level program quality and leader confidence.
Reports To / Works With
Section titled “Reports To / Works With”| Relationship | Role |
|---|---|
| Reports to | Cubmaster |
| Works with | Den Leaders, Assistant Den Leaders, Den Chiefs |
Requirements
Section titled “Requirements”- Registration: Registered adult leader of BSA; current with YPT
- Inherits training requirements from the Assistant Cubmaster role
Core Responsibilities
Section titled “Core Responsibilities”- Serve as a mentor and resource for den leaders, especially new den leaders
- Fill in as substitute den leader when a den leader is unavailable
- Help den leaders plan den meetings and navigate the Cub Scout program
- Observe den meetings periodically and offer supportive feedback
- Help den leaders troubleshoot challenges (behavioral issues, low attendance, program concerns)
- Support den leader transitions when a den leader steps down or a new one starts
- Attend den leader planning meetings and share best practices across dens