Scoutmaster & Asst. Scoutmaster Requirements

The 'current' requirements for Scoutmasters & Asst. Scoutmasters to be 'Position Trained' are these 3 Courses:

  • Scoutmaster Specific Training (taken in-person, one-time course)
  • Intro to Outdoor Leader Skills -- also known as IOLS (taken in-person, one-time course)
  • Youth Protection Training (online or in-person course that needs to be renewed each year)

These 2 Courses were also previously required. (They are available online & contain good information if you would like to learn more):

  • Boy Scout Leader Fast Start (one-time course)
  • This Is Scouting (one-time course)