When you accept the position of Patrol Leader, you agree to provide service and leadership in your troop. This responsibility should be fun and rewarding. This job description provides some of the things you are expected to do while serving as a junior leader.

Responsible to: SPL.
Term of office: 6 months.
Position type: Elected.
JLT Training: Yes.
Other: No.

Duties for the Patrol Leader:

1. Plan and lead patrol meetings and activities.
2. Keep patrol members informed.
3. Assign each patrol member a job and help them succeed.
4. Represent the patrol at all Patrol Leaders' Council meetings and the annual program planning conference.
5. Prepare the patrol to take part in all troop activities.
6. Develop patrol spirit.
7. Work with other troop leaders to make the troop run well.
8. Know what patrol members and other leaders can do.
9. Set a good example.
10. Wear the uniform correctly.
11. Live by the Scout Oath and Law.