Responsibilities

The den chief supports the Cub Scout den leader, serving as a helper, role model, and friend to the Cub Scouts. Qualifications: Be an experienced older Scout, ideally First Class rank or above, or a Venturer or Sea Scout. Selected by the senior patrol leader and Scoutmaster, Venturing Advisor, or Sea Scout Skipper at the request of the Cubmaster. Approved by the Cubmaster and pack committee for recommendation to the den leader. Registered as a youth member of a troop or crew. Responsibilities: The den chief’s responsibilities are to: Attend Den Chief training, with the den leader if possible. Know and help Cub Scouts achieve the purposes of Cub Scouting. Serve as the activities assistant at den meetings. Set a good example through attitude and uniforming. Meet regularly with the den leader to review den and pack meeting plans. Meet as needed with adult members of the den, pack, and troop. Help den leaders as requested.

Resources

“How Leaders Can Help Den Chiefs” section in Cub Scout Leader Guide Den Chief Handbook