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| A '''Scoutmaster |
A '''Scoutmaster''' is the primary adult ] 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. | ||
| There are many training programs for adult Scout leaders, with the ] being considered the top level. | There are many training programs for adult Scout leaders, with the ] being considered the top level. | ||
| ⚫ | In the United States, the term ''Scoutmaster'' is used for the adult leader of the Scout Troop. Corresponding to the role of Scoutmaster is the position of Cubmaster in ], Team Coach in ], Crew Advisor in ], and ] in ]. ''Scoutmaster'' is a gender-neutral term, being used for both women and men, though early in Scouting history, ''Scoutmistress'' was also commonly used. The term ''Scouter'' is used to refer to any scout leader, in any program. | ||
| == United States == | |||
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| ''Scoutmistress'' was also commonly used. | |||
| Outside the United States, many English-speaking Scout Associations use different terms for this position. Historically, the term ''Scoutmaster'' was used by the founder of Scouting, ], but as the word 'master' picked up old-fashioned or negative connotations, many of these changed their terminology following the example of ] in the ]. | |||
| The term ''scouter'' is used to refer to any scout leader, in any program. | |||
| In the United Kingdom and Australia, the terms ''Scout Leader'', ''Assistant Scout Leader'', ''Cub Scout Leader'', ''Venture Scout Leader'', ''Group Scout Leader'' and so on are now used. Collectively all adult leaders are called ''Scouters''. In South Africa, the terms ''Troop Scouter'', ''Pack Scouter'' and so on are used. | |||
| ==United Kingdom == | |||
| 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''. | |||
| ==Australia== | |||
| 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''. | |||
| ==South Africa== | |||
| 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. | |||
| Therefore in South Africa, the names of the various roles are changed. Troop Scouter in ] Troops (This includes ] and ]) and Pack Scouter in ]. The leader of a Rover Crew is called the Crew Leader. South Africa does not have ], or Venture Scouts. | |||
| In other countries, ''Scouter'' refers to any adult leader, professional Scout employee, or any Scout alumnus. | |||
| ==See also== | ==See also== | ||
| * ] | * ] | ||
| * ], the highest Scouting instructor rank in Poland | * ], the highest Scouting instructor rank in Poland | ||
Revision as of 18:08, 27 March 2006
A Scoutmaster is the primary adult Scout Leader of a Scout Troop. The Scoutmaster is responsible for guiding the Scouts in running their Troop. By advising the youth leaders (most notably the Senior Patrol Leader) of the Troop, the Scoutmaster seeks to provide them with opportunities for personal growth through leadership and activity.
There are many training programs for adult Scout leaders, with the Wood Badge being considered the top level.
In the United States, the term Scoutmaster is used for the adult leader of the Scout Troop. Corresponding to the role of Scoutmaster is the position of Cubmaster in Cub Scouts, Team Coach in Varsity Scouts, Crew Advisor in Venturing, and Skipper in Sea Scouting. Scoutmaster is a gender-neutral term, being used for both women and men, though early in Scouting history, Scoutmistress was also commonly used. The term Scouter is used to refer to any scout leader, in any program.
Outside the United States, many English-speaking Scout Associations use different terms for this position. Historically, the term Scoutmaster was used by the founder of Scouting, Robert Baden-Powell, but as the word 'master' picked up old-fashioned or negative connotations, many of these changed their terminology following the example of The Scout Association in the United Kingdom.
In the United Kingdom and Australia, the terms Scout Leader, Assistant Scout Leader, Cub Scout Leader, Venture Scout Leader, Group Scout Leader and so on are now used. Collectively all adult leaders are called Scouters. In South Africa, the terms Troop Scouter, Pack Scouter and so on are used.
See also
- Scout Leader
- Harcmistrz, the highest Scouting instructor rank in Poland