• Help the Webelos den leader as needed and carry out the duties assigned by the Webelos den leader. Be ready to fill in for the den leader in case of an emergency.
• Help establish and maintain a close working relationship with the Webelos den leader and Webelos den chief, functioning with them as a den leadership team.
• Help establish and maintain good relationships with neighborhood Boy Scout troops into which Webelos Scouts will graduate.
• Complete Webelos den leader Fast Start Training, position specific Basic Leader Training, and Webelos Den Leader Outdoor Training. Attend monthly roundtables.
• Attend monthly pack meetings and help as needed.
• Take part in the annual pack program planning conference and monthly pack leaders' meetings.
• Attend the monthly den chief planning meeting for den leaders, assistant den leaders, and den chiefs.
• Support the policies of the BSA.

The assistant Webelos den leader shares the work of the Webelos den leader and may be called upon to handle various details of den operation.