🔹 GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES FOR ALL ASMs

These apply to all ASMs, regardless of assigned specialty:

• Serve as an adult role model by demonstrating Scout Oath and Scout Law.
  
• Assist in maintaining discipline and safety standards during troop activities.
  
• Adhere to and enforce Youth Protection policies at all times.
  
• Provide two-deep leadership for all meetings, trips, and events.
  
• Actively participate in troop meetings, outings, courts of honor, and other events.
  
• Mentor youth leaders rather than leading for them — encourage youth-led activities.
  
• Build positive relationships with Scouts to support development, confidence, and retention.
  
• Provide feedback to the Scoutmaster about troop activities and youth progress.
  
• Support the patrol method — encourage patrol independence and responsibility.
  
• Help assess and manage risk during outings (following Guide to Safe Scouting).
  
• Assist with transportation, registration, equipment, and adult leadership needs for trips.
  
• Support troop fundraising efforts and recruitment events when available.
  
• Attend adult leader training opportunities as required or available (e.g., IOLS, YPT).
  
• Serve as a Merit Badge Counselor (optional, based on qualifications).
  
• Communicate effectively with Scouts, parents, and other adult leaders.
  
• Step into leadership when Scoutmaster is unavailable or delegates authority.
  
• Provide overlapping support to other ASM’s, as needed, and the Scoutmaster.

Minimum for ASMs to by fully “Trained”:

• Safeguarding Youth Training – Required annually
  
• Position-Specific Training for Scoutmasters/ASMs – Online
  
• Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills (IOLS) – In-person
  
• Hazardous Weather Training – Required for outings
  
• (Optional) CPR/First Aid, Wilderness First Aid, Wood Badge