Tiger Cub Den Leader Training

Tiger Cub Den Leader Position Description

The responsibilities of the Tiger Cub den leader can be summarized as:

1. Work directly with other den and pack leaders to ensure that their den
   is an active and successful part of the pack.

2. Coordinate shared leadership among the Tiger Cub adult partners, ensuring
   that den meetings and outings are planned, prepared for, and conducted by
   all adult partners on a rotating basis, and that the den activities provide
   advancement opportunities for the boys in the den.

3. Attend pack leaders' meetings.

4. Lead the den at the monthly meeting and pack activities.

5. Ensure the transition of boys in the Tiger Cub den into a Wolf den at the
   end of the year.

See the Cub Scout Leader Book for additional information concerning
the responsibilities of this position.

Elements of a Good Tiger Cub Den Meeting

1. The meeting begins and ends on time.
2. The meeting should last no longer than an hour unless it is a
   “Go See It” outing.
3. The meeting should include all eight parts of the Tiger Cubs den meeting.
4. The den leader and the host adult partner conduct the meeting.
5. The den leader and the host adult partner should be properly uniformed. 
   The den leader should wear a Cub Scout leader uniform with the orange
   neckerchief, while the host adult partners are encouraged to wear the
   orange Tiger Cub T-shirt.
6. Before the meeting begins, all equipment and materials are ready for use.
7. A well-planned, written program is conducted.
8. Activities are related to the monthly themes and the next pack meeting.
9. Opportunities for self-expression are provided through ceremonies, songs,
   skits, games, stunts, puzzles, and crafts.
10. The adult partners manage boy behavior.  The boys show respect for the
    adult partners, the den leader, and the other boys.
11. Tiger Cubs and their adult partners bring their Tiger Cub Handbook
    to the meeting.
12. Den records are accurate and kept up to date.
13. The Tiger Cub ideals of Search, Discover, Share, and family involvement
    are emphasized in meetings, activities, and outings.
14. The Tiger Cubs and their adult partners have fun.  

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