Archery Specialist

Essential Functions

• Take responsibility for the safety of the activities and participants; including cleaning and sanitation of all archery equipment.
• Develop age-appropriate lesson plans.
• Share lesson plans with Camp Director.
• Let the Camp Director know when more supplies are needed and put together the order form.
• Help campers improve their archery ability.
• Maintain all activities in a constructive and safe way.
• Handle disciplinary issues in a fair but consistent manner and follow camp disciplinary policy.
• Inform Camp Director of any camper or staff issues or concerns.
• Follow established health and safety standards of the YMCA, ACA, and Dept. of Public Health.
• Actively participate in staff training, meetings, etc.
• Participate in all programs, special events, family nights, family and other events as assigned.
• Helps with all camp activities and participates as a member of the camp staff team.
• Demonstrate/teach the values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility to all campers and staff.
• Follow all camp rules, regulations and policies and enforce them among peers.
• Maintain positive public relations with parents, visitors, and the public always.
• Able to identify and respond to environmental and other hazards related to assigned activities visually and audibly.
• Capable of responding appropriately to emergencies and situations requiring first aid and/or CPR.
• Submit all required paperwork on time.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Attend all Camp Counselor trainings and orientation
• Actively supports the organization’s DEIB commitments by modeling equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging in daily work.
• Recommend and helps implement strategies and initiatives that advance the organization’s diversity goals.

Qualifications

• USA Archery Level 1 Certification or higher or able to obtain prior to camping season.
• Prior camp staff experience for at least one year.
• At least 18 years old.
• Ability and experience in supervising children.
• Good role model, high integrity, and adaptable.
• Desire and ability to work in a camp setting.
• Ability to understand and follow directions.
• Positive attitude and ability to build a cohesive team.
• Current First Aid and Adult and Child CPR certifications.
• Committing to support and further our equity-centered work as an organization.
• Actively supports all DEIB efforts.
• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.