Cubmaster Job Description

A person who signs up to be a Cubmaster volunteers his time and services to devote to the Cub Scout program, which is a program sponsored by the Boy Scouts of America. The Cub Scouts program is designed to accommodate boys ages 8 to11. According to the BSA, a Cubmaster can affect Cub Scouts by remembering that each boy "can become better through Cub Scouting."

  1. Leader Book

    • The responsibilities of a Cubmaster are detailed in the Cub Scout Leader Book. Any Cubmaster should purchase or have access to this book. Included in the book are suggestions about the kinds of things a Cubmaster can do to work with other pack leaders. It also includes information about how to encourage participation in the Cub Scouts program. Cubmasters should review the book often and use it as a reference when planning activities and meetings.

    Relationships

    • Because the Cub Scouting program falls under the Boy Scouts of America umbrella, it is advantageous to establish and maintain relationships with the leaders of the local Boy Scout troop. Because Cubmasters need help from den chiefs--that is, older Boy Scout helpers--planning is easier if a relationship is established that allows them to work with the Scoutmaster to choose and schedule these den chiefs. Similarly, the Scout leader would likely appreciate information a Cubmaster could give about graduating Webelos Scouts who will be entering the Boy Scouts program.

    Coordinating

    • A Cubmaster is responsible for overseeing the work that is being done within the Tiger Cubs, Cub Scouts and Webelos Scouts dens. The Cubmaster should hold a meeting once a month with the den leaders of these groups to plan activities. Cubmasters are also responsible for communicating to den leaders announcements and policy changes they receive from district or regional Scout leaders.

    Ceremonies

    • As Tiger Scouts graduate into Cub Scouts and as Webelos Scouts graduate into Boy Scouts, it is the responsibility of the Cubmaster to plan and conduct ceremonies that recognize the accomplishments of the Scout as well as encourage the boy to continue in the Scouting path. In addition to graduation ceremonies, the Cubmaster also is responsible for planning and conducting Arrow of Light Award ceremonies.

    Encourage Participation

    • The Cubmaster is responsible for marketing the Tiger Scouts, Cub Scouts and Webelos Scouts programs in the area. This includes developing a year-round recruitment plan. Some of the ways a Cubmaster can do this involve passing out flyers to local education and religious leaders, planning and performing service projects and doing fundraisers that raise awareness of the fact there is a Cub Scout pack in the area.