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A '''Scoutmaster''' is the primary adult [[Scout Leader]] of a [[Scouting|Scout]] Troop. The term is used in the [[Boy Scouts of America]] and [[Scouting Ireland]] although different terms are used in other English-speaking Scout associations. | A '''Scoutmaster''' is the primary adult [[Scout Leader]] of a [[Scouting|Scout]] Troop. The term is used in the [[Boy Scouts of America]] and [[Scouting Ireland]] although different terms are used in other English-speaking Scout associations. | ||
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In the Boy Scouts of America, the term ''Scoutmaster'' is used in the Boy Scout Troop, while the corresponding position of ''Cubmaster'' is used in [[Cub Scouts]], ''Coach'' in [[Varsity Scouts (Boy Scouts of America)|Varsity Scouts]], ''Advisor'' in [[Venturing (Boy Scouts of America)|Venturing]], and ''[[Skipper (Boy Scouts of America)|Skipper]]'' in [[Sea Scouts (Boy Scouts of America)|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. | In the Boy Scouts of America, the term ''Scoutmaster'' is used in the Boy Scout Troop, while the corresponding position of ''Cubmaster'' is used in [[Cub Scouts]], ''Coach'' in [[Varsity Scouts (Boy Scouts of America)|Varsity Scouts]], ''Advisor'' in [[Venturing (Boy Scouts of America)|Venturing]], and ''[[Skipper (Boy Scouts of America)|Skipper]]'' in [[Sea Scouts (Boy Scouts of America)|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 | 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 African Scout Association|South Africa]], the terms ''Troop Scouter'', ''Pack Scouter'' and so on are used. | ||
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