So you want to be a leader .... Well, you are interested in or just signed up for one of the most rewarding volunteer jobs you will ever have! The basic requirements to be an adult leader are simple: - Is at least 18-21 years old (depending upon the position).
- Should be interested in and enjoy working with boys.
- 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 Boy Scouts of America deems necessary to afford positive leadership to youth. Is able to perform the duties of the position they are seeking or have been asked to fill.
- Does not need to be an expert in all Cub Scout activities but should be a leader who is able to communicate well with adults as well as boys.
- Should set a good example through behavior, attitude, and uniform.
- 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. This means the individual will undergo and have to pass a Criminal Background check.
Below is an organization chart for a Cub Scout pack.
 For detailed explanation of the organization, committee or position, please "left click" HERE. Please note that this will take you to the Boy Scout of America National Council web site, www.scouting.org.
Declaration of Religious Principle
The Boy Scouts of America maintains that no person can grow into the best kind of citizen without recognizing an obligation to God and, therefore, acknowledges the religious element in the development of youth members. However, the BSA is absolutely nonsectarian in its attitude toward that religious development. Its policy is that the organization or institution with which youth members are connected shall give definite attention to their religious life. Only adults willing to subscribe to this declaration of principle and the Bylaws of the Boy Scouts of America shall be entitled to certificates of leadership. Scout Oath or Promise
On my honor I will do my best
To do my duty to God and my country
and to obey the Scout Law;
To help other people at all times;
To keep myself physically strong,
mentally awake, and morally straight. Scout Law
A Scout is ...
trustworthy, loyal, helpful, friendly,
courteous, kind, obedient, cheerful,
thrifty, brave, clean, and reverent.
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