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Leader Training & Awards Coordinator

The Leader Training & Awards Coordinator tracks and promotes training completion for all registered pack leaders. BSA requires specific training for each position, and a fully trained leadership team makes for a safer, more effective pack.

RelationshipRole
Reports toAdvancement Chair
Works withCommittee Chair, Cubmaster, all registered leaders
  • Registration: Registered adult leader of BSA; current with YPT
  • Inherits training requirements from the Advancement Chair role
  • Maintain a training status tracker for all registered adult leaders
  • Verify that every leader has completed required training for their position (YPT + position-specific)
  • Send reminders when YPT is approaching its 2-year expiration
  • Promote recommended training opportunities (BALOO, Roundtable, supplemental courses)
  • Share information about upcoming council training sessions
  • Report training status to the Committee Chair at each committee meeting
  • Encourage leaders to earn the Trained patch by completing all required modules
  • Support new leaders in navigating my.Scouting.org for online training
WhenTask
SeptemberAudit training status for all leaders at start of program year
MonthlyCheck for upcoming YPT expirations; send reminders
October–DecemberEnsure all leaders are trained before recharter submission
Year-roundShare training opportunities as they arise