The Scoutmaster is the adult responsible for working directly with the Scouts to help them create and run the program of the troop. The Scoutmaster trains youth leaders to run the troop by providing direction coaching and support.

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Responsibilities

• Gets the training required for the position and stays current in Youth Protection Training.

• Trains and guides youth leaders.

• Works with other responsible adults to bring Scouting to the youth.

• Uses the methods of Scouting to achieve the aims of Scouting.

• Can be male or female, but must be at least 21 years of age.

• Is appointed by the head of the chartered organization.

An Assistant Scoutmaster is one of the adult leaders age 18 or over who assist the Scoutmaster in delivering the troop program.

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Responsibilities

• Assist the Scoutmaster as directed

• Works with other responsible adults to bring Scouting to the youth.

• Uses the methods of Scouting to achieve the aims of Scouting.

The Troop Committee Chairman is appointed by the chartered organization and registered as an adult leader of the BSA. The troop committee chairman appoints and supervises the unit committee and unit leaders.

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Responsibilities

• Organize the committee to see that all functions are delegated, coordinated and completed.

• Maintain a close relationship with the chartered organization representative and the Scoutmaster.

• See that unit leaders and committee members have training opportunities.

• Interpret national and local policies to the Troop.

• Work closely with the Scoutmaster in preparing Troop Committee meeting agendas.

• Call, preside over, and promote attendance at monthly unit committee meetings and any special meetings that may be called.

• Ensure unit representation at monthly roundtables.

• Secure top-notch, trained individuals for leadership.

• Arrange for charter review and recharter annually.

• Plan the charter presentation program.

The Chartered Organization Representative is the direct contact between the Troop and the Chartered Organization. This individual also  is the organization's contact with the District Committee and the Local Council. The chartered organization representative is on the District committee and is a voting member of the council. If the chartered organization has more than one unit, one representative serves them all.

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Responsibilities

• Help select the right leadership for the unit.

• Make sure all unit leaders and committee members are trained.

• Promote well-planned unit programs.

• Serve as a liaison between the unit and the organization.

• Promote the recruiting of new members.

• See that youth transition from unit to unit.

• Help with the charter renewal.

• Suggest Good Turns for the organization.

• Encourage the unit committee to hold meetings.

• Cultivate organization leaders.
  Encourage outdoor program activities.

• Emphasize advancement and recognition.

• Utilize district help and promote the use of district personnel and materials.

• Use approved unit finance policies.

• Encourage recognition of leaders.

• Cultivate resources to support the organization.

• Represent the organization at the council level.

The Unit Chartered Organization Representative is a volunteer appointed by the chartered organization to represent the chartered organization in the unit, district and council.

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Responsibilities

• Is a member of the chartered organization.

• Serves as liaison between Troop and Chartered Organization

• Secures a Troop Committee Chair and encourages training.

• Maintains a close liaison with the Troop Committee Chair.

• Helps recruit other adult leaders.

• Assists with unit rechartering

• Encourages service to the chartered organization.

• Is an active and involved member of the District Committee.

• Is automatically a voting member of the District Committee, and of the Local Council.

The Unit Secretary is appointed by the unit committee chairman to keep minutes and records, send notices, and handle publicity.

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Responsibilities

• Keep minutes of meetings and send out committee meeting notices.

• Handle publicity in the absence of a dedicated Publicity Chair

• Conduct the troop resource survey.

• At each meeting, report the minutes of the previous meeting.

The Unit Treasurer is appointed by the committee chairman to handle troop funds, pay bills, maintain accounts, and supervise fundraising.

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Responsibilities

• Handle all troop funds. Pay bills on recommendation of the Scoutmaster and with the authorization of the unit committee.

• Maintain the unit’s checking and savings accounts.

• Keep adequate records in the Troop Record Book.

• Supervise money-earning projects, including obtaining proper authorizations.

• Lead in the preparation of the annual troop budget.

• Present a written report to the unit committee at each monthly meeting.

The Unit Advancement Chair is appointed by the committee chairman to ensure that the unit has at least monthly boards of review, quarterly courts of honor, and that the unit has goals of helping each Scout advance at an appropriate rate for that Scout. The advancement chair is also responsible for record keeping and submitting advancement reports.

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Responsibilities

• Encourage Scouts to advance in rank.

• Works with troop Advancement Scribes to maintain all Scout advancement records.

• Arranges troop boards of review and quarterly courts of honor.

• Develop and maintain a merit badge counselor list.

• Make a prompt report on the correct form to the council service center when a troop board of review is held. Secure badges and certificates.

• Work with the troop librarian to build and maintain a troop library of merit badge pamphlets and other advancement literature.

• Report to the troop committee each month.

• Secures troop representatives as needed to sit on Council led Eagle Boards of Review.

The Unit Equipment Coordinator is appointed by the committee chairman to procure, maintain and repair troop vehicles.

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Responsibilities

• Supervise and help the troop procure camping equipment.

• Work with the quartermaster on inventory and proper storage and maintenance of all troop equipment.

• Make periodic safety checks on all troop camping gear, and encourage Scouts in the safe use of all outdoor equipment.

• Report to the troop committee monthly.

The Membership Coordinator ensures a prompt registration of new scouts at the start of the new school/scout year and the transition for new AOLs coming from Cub 813. ​

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Responsibilities

• Work with Cub Scout packs to make a smooth transition of Webelos Scouts from pack to troop.

• Help with the crossover ceremony of new Scouts.

• Promote and encourage Scout to recruit new members.

• Plan and coordinate the troop open house.

• Assist in the orientation of new Scouting parents.

The Webmaster works with Scout Webmasters to maintain the Troop's website​

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