Cubmaster

Role Summary

The Cubmaster is the primary program leader of Pack 232. Everything the Cubmaster does is aimed at helping individual Cub Scouts have a quality, fun, year-round experience. The Cubmaster leads monthly pack meetings, supports den leaders, recruits adult leadership, and coordinates with the pack committee to plan the annual program. The Cubmaster is the face of the pack to Scouts and families.


Requirements

  • Age: 21 years or older
  • Registration: Must be a registered adult leader of BSA
  • Selection: Recommended by the Pack Committee, approved by the Charter Organization Representative
  • Required Training:
    • Youth Protection Training (YPT) — renew every 2 years
    • Cubmaster Position-Specific Training (online at my.Scouting.org)
  • Recommended Training: BALOO (required for any adult leading a pack campout)
  • Access: Full access to pack website and Facebook page; does NOT have access to the pack bank account

Core Responsibilities

  • Plan and lead monthly pack meetings (approximately 1 hour, all dens and families attend)
  • Carry out the Cub Scout program according to BSA policies, including the Guide to Safe Scouting
  • Support den leaders: organize and conduct den leader meetings, encourage appropriate training, recognize den chiefs
  • With the pack committee, develop and execute a year-round recruitment plan
  • Work with the committee on program ideas, adult leader selection, and budget planning
  • Encourage Arrow of Light Scouts to cross over to a Scouts BSA troop; maintain relationships with local troops
  • Attend and participate in monthly pack committee meetings
  • Attend monthly district Roundtable meetings
  • Recruit den chiefs; ensure they are trained and recognized at pack meetings
  • Conduct advancement, recognition, and crossover ceremonies
  • Maintain good relationships with parents and guardians; communicate about the pack program
  • Wear the Cub Scout leader uniform at all pack events
  • Encourage family participation and service projects
  • Store pack property as needed
  • Delegate responsibilities to the Assistant Cubmaster as appropriate

Reports To / Works With

Relationship Role
Reports to Committee Chair, Charter Org Rep (for program matters)
Partners with Assistant Cubmaster, Committee Chair
Supports Den Leaders, Assistant Den Leaders, Den Chiefs
Coordinates with Advancement Chair, Program Chair, Membership Chair
Transition coordination Local Scouts BSA Troop Scoutmasters (for AOL crossovers and den chiefs)

Current Holder

Richard Crumb cubmaster@pack232.com (518) 573-9808
Assistant Cubmaster: Michael McGuire cubmaster@pack232.com (518) 944-7126

Key Resources

Resource Location
Program planning guide program-planning.md
Supporting den leaders den-leader-support.md
Recruitment recruitment.md
Agent support agent/README.md
Cubmaster Guide (BSA) docs/Training/Positions/Cubmaster/Cubmaster Guide.md
New Cubmaster Guide (BSA) docs/Training/Positions/Cubmaster/2024 New Cubmaster Guide.md
Position descriptions docs/Training/Positions/Pack1232LeadershipPositionDescriptions.md
Training requirements ../_shared/training-requirements.md
BSA policies ../_shared/bsa-policies.md
Pack calendar ../_shared/calendar.md

Your Tasks

Recurring responsibilities from the Pack 232 annual calendar that involve this role. Owner = primary responsibility; Involved = supporting role.

| Task | Type | When | Your Role | |—|—|—|—|

Committee Meeting administrative Every month Involved
Leadership Vacancy Recruitment administrative Every month Involved
District Roundtable training Every month Owner
Leader Roster Review administrative Jul Involved
Scout Rank Transitions in Scoutbook administrative Jul Involved
Draft Upcoming-Year Budget financial Jul Involved
Summer Activity & Camp Confirmation outdoor Jul Involved
Draft Upcoming-Year Budget financial Aug Involved
Fall Activity Schedule Planning outdoor Aug Involved
Journey to Excellence Documentation administrative Nov Involved
New Family Retention Check-In recruitment Jan Involved
Next-Year Den Leadership Recruitment administrative Feb Involved
Next-Year Lion Den Recruitment recruitment Feb Involved
Journey to Excellence Progress Check administrative Apr Involved
Parent Annual Skills & Program Survey administrative May Involved
Final Advancement Push recognition May Involved
End-of-Year Retention Outreach recruitment May Involved
Scout Rank Transitions in Scoutbook administrative Jun Involved
Year-End Den Leader Check-In administrative Jun Owner

Your Events

Event-related tasks from the Pack 232 events calendar. Click the event name to see the full event page.

| Event | Task | When | Your Role | |—|—|—|—|

Pack Meeting Pack Meeting Every month Owner
Annual Program Planning Conference Annual Program Planning Conference Jul Owner
Community Activities Fair Community Activities Fair Aug Involved
Annual Popcorn Sale Popcorn Pack Kickoff Presentation Sep Involved
Annual Popcorn Sale Popcorn Show & Sells Sep Involved
New Family Orientation New Family Orientation Meeting Sep Involved
School-Night Recruitment Event School-Night Recruitment Event Sep Involved
Annual Popcorn Sale Popcorn Show & Sells Oct Involved
New Family Orientation New Family Orientation Meeting Oct Involved
Scouting for Food Scouting for Food Nov Involved
Holiday Pack Meeting Holiday Pack Meeting Dec Owner
Arrow of Light Crossover Ceremony Arrow of Light Crossover: Troop Coordination Dec Owner
Caroling Caroling Dec Involved
Charter Presentation Ceremony Charter Presentation Ceremony Jan Involved
Summer Resident Camp Summer Resident Camp Roster & Registration Jan Owner
Blue & Gold Banquet Blue & Gold Banquet: Final Planning Jan Involved
Arrow of Light Crossover Ceremony Arrow of Light Crossover Ceremony Jan Owner
Summer Resident Camp Summer Resident Camp Roster & Registration Feb Owner
Winter Cabin Camping Winter Cabin Camping Feb Involved
Blue & Gold Banquet Blue & Gold Banquet Feb Involved
Arrow of Light Crossover Ceremony Arrow of Light Crossover Ceremony Feb Owner
Summer Resident Camp Summer Resident Camp Roster & Registration Mar Owner
Winter Cabin Camping Winter Cabin Camping Mar Involved
Spring Hike Spring Hike Apr Involved
Summer Resident Camp Summer Resident Camp Roster & Registration Apr Owner
Spring Service Project Spring Service Project Apr Involved
Summer Resident Camp Summer Resident Camp Roster & Registration May Owner
End-of-Year Pack Meeting End-of-Year Pack Meeting May Owner
Memorial Day Parade Memorial Day Parade May Owner

Your Training

Required and recommended training courses for this position. Complete these at training.scouting.org.

Course Code Duration Status
CS19 Welcome SCO_450 2 min Required
CS19 Aims and Methods of Cub Scouting SCO_451 6 min Required
CS19 Advancement SCO_453 10 min Required
CS19 Cub Scout Uniforms SCO_454 5 min Required
CS19 Den Management SCO_457 5 min Required
CS19 Conducting a Cub Scout Pack Meeting SCO_458 12 min Required
CS19 Involving Adults in Cub Scouting SCO_462 9 min Required

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