Cub Scout Leader Position-Specific Training
Equipping Leaders with the Tools, Knowledge, and Confidence for Unit Success
Are you a new Cub Scout leader, an experienced volunteer stepping into a new role, or a parent looking to get more involved in your child’s pack? Cub Scout Leader Position-Specific Training is designed to give you a strong foundation in the Cub Scouting program and show you exactly how to deliver a fun, safe, and meaningful experience for youth.
This comprehensive, instructor-led course covers the roles and responsibilities for all key adult leadership positions within a Cub Scout Pack, ensuring you feel confident and supported from day one.
What You Will Learn
This interactive training session covers the essential skills, tools, and resources needed to run a thriving Cub Scout program:
Program Fundamentals: Understanding the aims, methods, and structure of Cub Scouting.
Role Responsibilities: In-depth guidance for specific leadership roles, including:
Cubmasters and Assistant Cubmasters
Den Leaders and Assistant Den Leaders (Lions through Webelos/Arrow of Light)
Pack Committee Chairs and Committee Members
Meeting Planning & Execution: How to plan engaging den and pack meetings, ceremonies, and outdoor adventures using official Scouting resources.
Youth Engagement & Parent Involvement: Strategies for managing youth energy, building strong parent partnerships, and fostering a welcoming pack culture.
Fast-Track Your Training: The Comprehensive 1-Evening Session
Rather than taking multiple separate modules, our Comprehensive 1-Evening Training combines position-specific coursework into a single instructor-led session.
Complete All Required Training at Once: Successfully completing this single evening satisfies the position-specific training requirements for Cubmasters, Den Leaders, and Committee Members.
Training That Lasts: Once completed, Cub Scout Leader Position-Specific Training does not expire.
Interactive & Collaborative: Learn directly from experienced district and council trainers, ask questions, and share ideas with fellow leaders.
ℹ️ Note: Pack Trainers must complete “The Fundamentals of Training,” which is a separate course and not included in this offering.
We Bring the Training to Your Unit!
Can’t make a scheduled district session? Our training is portable! Our council training team can bring this course directly to your pack meeting or committee gathering to get all of your unit’s adult leaders trained at once in a convenient, comfortable setting.
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Questions?
For questions regarding upcoming course dates or scheduling a portable training session for your pack, please contact the Council Training Committee at monmouth@scouting.org or call (732) 536-2347.
