Becoming a Leader

Without parents there would not be Cub Scouts. Parents are the life blood of Scouting and essential to the success of each Cub Scout. We are always looking for volunteers to help with specific events, as well as parents willing to take leadership roles. Please reach out to any den or pack leader if you are interested in helping.

Den Leader

Cub Scout den leaders work directly with Cub Scouts and their parents/guardians to execute the Cub Scouting program in the den.

Qualifications: Is at least 21 years old, and should be an experienced leader, but may be a parent or guardian of a boy or girl in the den. Recommended by the Cubmaster after consultation with the parents and guardians of the Cub Scouts involved, and approved by the pack committee and chartered organization. Registered as an adult leader of BSA.

Responsibilities:

        Work directly with other den and pack leaders to ensure that the den is an active and successful part of the pack.

        Plan, prepare for, and conduct den meetings with the assistant den leader and den chief (if Wolf, Bear, or Webelos den leaders) or adult partners (if Tiger Cub den leaders).

        Attend the pack leaders’ meetings.

        Lead the den at the monthly pack activity.

        Ensure the transition of Cub Scouts to a den of the next rank (or to a Scouts BSA troop if Webelos Scouts) at the end of the year.

Tiger Cub den leaders should do the following.

        Coordinate shared leadership among the Tiger Cub adult partners in the den.

        Ensure that each Tiger Cub and his adult partner have the opportunity to be the host team, planning and executing the den activities, rotating responsibilities monthly.

Cub Scout den leaders should keep in mind these responsibilities.

        Help train the den chief and guide him in working with Cub Scouts. See that he receives recognition for his efforts at den and pack meetings.

        Provide meaningful responsibilities for the denner and assistant denner so that they can learn responsibility and gain satisfaction from their efforts.

The Webelos den leader should remember these responsibilities.

        Help train the Webelos den chief and guide him in leading Webelos Scouts. Attend Den Chief Training with him. See that he receives recognition for his efforts at den and pack meetings.

        Provide worthwhile tasks for the Webelos denner so that he can assume some responsibility and gain satisfaction from his efforts.

        Along with the Scoutmaster and assistant Scoutmaster, plan and conduct meaningful joint activities.

        Plan and carry out overnight campouts and other outdoor activities.

Assistant Den Leader

The assistant Cub Scout den leader shares the work of the Cub Scout den leader and may be called upon to serve as a family contact or record keeper, or to handle other details of den operation. Each den should have at least one assistant den leader, and more if needed.

Qualifications: Is at least 18 years old, subscribes to the Declaration of Religious Principle, and agrees to abide by the Scout Oath or Promise and the Scout Law. Possesses the moral, educational, and emotional qualities that the Scouts BSA deems necessary to afford positive leadership to youth. Is able to perform the duties assigned by the den leader. Should be able to fill in for the den leader in case of an emergency. Recommended by the Cubmaster after consultation with the den leader, parents, and guardians of the Cub Scouts involved, and approved by the pack committee and chartered organization. Registered as an adult leader of the BSA.

Responsibilities: 

The assistant Cub Scout den leader's responsibilities are to help the den leader as needed.

Carry out the duties assigned by the den leader.

        Be ready to fill in for the den leader in case of an emergency.

        Help establish a close working relationship with the den leader and den chief, functioning with them as a den leadership team.

        Complete Cub Scout den leader Fast Start Training and position-specific Basic Leader Training. Attend monthly roundtables.

        Attend pack meetings and help as needed.

        Take part in the annual pack program planning conference and pack leaders' meetings.

        Attend the monthly den chief planning meeting for den leaders, assistant den leaders, and den chiefs.

        Work in harmony with other den and pack leaders.

        Support the policies of the Scouts BSA.