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A '''Scoutmaster''' is the primary adult leader of a ] Troop. The Scoutmaster is responsible for guiding the Scouts in running their Troop. By advising the youth leaders (most notably the ]) of the Troop, the Scoutmaster seeks to provide them with opportunities for personal growth through leadership and activity. Some Scout Associations use a different term for this position. |
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There are many training programs for adult Scout leaders, with the ] being considered the top level. |
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== United States == |
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The term ''Scoutmaster'' is used for the adult leader of the Scout Troop. Corresponding to the role of Scoutmaster is the position of ] in ], ] in ], Crew ] in ], and ] in ]. ''Scoutmaster'' is a gender non-specific term, being used for both ladies and gentlemen, though early in Scouting history, ''Scoutmistress'' was also commonly used. |
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==United Kingdom == |
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The term ''Scoutmaster'' was used originally, but the term ''Scout Leader'' is now used. Other adult leaders in the Scout Troop are called ''Assistant Scout Leaders''. Terms used in other sections are ''Cub Scout Leader'', ''Assistant Cub Scout Leader'', ''Venture Scout Leader'', ''Assistant Venture Scout Leader'', and so on. The Scout Group is lead by a ''Group Scout Leader''. When ] existed, there were ''Rover Scout Leaders'' and ''Assistant Rover Scout Leaders''. Collectively all adult leaders are called ''Scouters''. |
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==Australia== |
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The terms used in Australia are the same as those used in the United Kindom including the Rover Scout leader terms. the section for the youngest boys and girls, Joey Scouts, has ''Joey Scout Leaders'' and ''Assistant Joey Scout Leaders''. |
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==South Africa== |
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South Africa decided in the early 90s to change the name of a Scoutmaster to Scouter. The reason for this change was due to the apparent negative connotations that the word '''Master''' has to certain ethnic groups in South Africa that were affected by slavery. |
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Therefore in South Africa, the names of the various roles are changed. ] in ] Troops (This includes ] and ]) and ] in ]. The leader of a Rover Crew is called the ]. South Africa does not have ], or Venture Scouts. |
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In other countries, ''Scouter'' refers to any adult leader, professional Scout employee, or any Scout alumnus. |
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==See also== |
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* ], the highest Scouting instructor rank in Poland |
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==External Links== |
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