What does a Den Leader Advisor or Coach do?
The Den Leader Advisor or Coach is a sympathetic ear, a helping hand, and an on-the-job teacher to new Den Leaders who sometimes feel overwhelmed and lost with their new responsibilities. Sometimes this position is called Pack Trainer. The Den Leader Coach can often make the difference between the Den Leaders staying with it and doing their best or getting discouraged and dropping out. The Den Leader Coach also “takes the heat” off the Cubmaster by serving as a liaison between him/her and the Den Leaders. He/she can accumulate many questions and concerns expressed by the leaders and communicate these with one phone call as opposed to several by each Den Leader. Usually he/she will be able to handle most situations without involving the Cubmaster.
