Assistant Cubmaster
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. Pack 232 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
- 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)
- 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
Each Assistant Cubmaster has a focus area. Click through for details:
| Specialization | File | Current Holder |
|---|---|---|
| AC of Den Support | den-support.md | [vacant] |
| AC of Family Support | family-support.md | [vacant] |
| AC of Engagement | engagement.md | [vacant] |
| AC of Meetings | meetings.md | [vacant] |
| AC of Hiking | hiking.md | [vacant] |
| AC of Crafts | crafts.md | [vacant] |
| AC of Food | food.md — a.k.a. Grubmaster | Richard Crumb |
| AC of Communications | communications.md | [vacant] |
Reports To / Works With
| Relationship | Role |
|---|---|
| Reports to | Cubmaster |
| Partners with | Cubmaster, Committee Chair |
| Coordinates | Den chiefs |
| Supports | Den Leaders |
Current Holders
See specialization table above. All Assistant Cubmasters share the pack email: cubmaster@pack232.com
Key Resources
| Resource | Location |
|---|---|
| Agent support | agent/README.md |
| Cubmaster guide (role above) | ../cubmaster/README.md |
| Den chief guide | ../den-chief/README.md |
| Assistant Cubmaster Guide (BSA) | docs/Training/Positions/Assistant Cubmaster/Assistant Cubmaster Guide.md |
| Training requirements | ../_shared/training-requirements.md |
| BSA policies | ../_shared/bsa-policies.md |
Your Annual Tasks
Tasks and events from the Pack 232 annual task list that involve this role. Owner = primary responsibility; Involved = supporting role.
| Task | Type | When | Your Role | |—|—|—|—|
| Pack Meeting | program | Every month | Involved |
| District Roundtable | training | Every month | Involved |
| Den Meetings | program | Every month | Involved |
| Annual Program Planning Conference | program | Jul | Involved |