Summer Camp Archery Specialist

Seasonal
Full Time

Position Summary:

Instructor leads and actively engages in a safe, organized, meaningful, enriching, and fun archery program for campers ages 6-13. The program should focus on safety, skills, and having fun.

This is a seasonal position, running from June 23 – August 15.

Responsibilities:

• Administer a safe, organized, meaningful, enriching, and fun Archery program.
• Uphold all policies and philosophies of the Fessenden Day Camp.
• Teach staff their responsibilities in your activity area during staff training and throughout the season.
• Guide campers and CITs in participating successfully, safely, and appropriately in all aspects of Archery.
• Teach and monitor proper use of Archery equipment.
• Formulate, plan, and lead age appropriate activities for each group.
• Set a good example for campers and coworkers in all areas, including but not limited to accountability,

fairness, organization, cleanliness, punctuality, following the rules, and sportsmanship.

• Conduct initial and end-of-season inventory, and store equipment for protection and safety.
• Conduct daily check of specialty area and equipment for cleanliness and safety concerns.
• Participate in and assist in running camp events and initiatives.
• Available 8:45am-4:00pm, Monday – Friday for the entire camp season (all 8 weeks).
• Prepare for, attend, and actively participate in training and meetings before and during camp season.
• Communicate and work with groups and provide necessary instruction to campers.
• Ability to observe camper behavior, assess its appropriateness, enforce appropriate safety regulations and

emergency procedures, and apply appropriate behavior management techniques.

• Meet/communicate regularly with direct superior (administrator) regarding concerns, updates, challenges,

and successes.

• Ability to communicate with parents about their child when necessary and appropriate.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Archery training/certification (USAA/NFAA Instructor) and/or experience in archery and leading archery.
• Off-Site training may be available for qualified candidates
• Demonstrated experience working with and leading children preferably in archery.
• Desire and ability to supervise, lead, and positively manage campers and work with other staff in a cooperative, team-oriented camp atmosphere.
• Knowledge and skills in archery and the ability to safely teach these skills to campers ages 6-13 and staff.
• Possess excellent character, integrity, adaptability, patience, self-control, enthusiasm, and a sense of humor.
• Must be 19 years of age or older.
• Pass a MA State run background check including a CORI and SORI.

Job Requirements:

• Some high level activity which may include dancing, running, swimming, and jumping.
• Occasional lifting, bending, and climbing stairs.
• Frequent talking, listening, walking, sitting, and standing.
• Must possess the visual and auditory ability to identify and respond to environmental and other hazards

related to camp activity.

• Be able to lead and fully participate in Archery activity.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract, Temporary

Pay: $19.00 - $25.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Childcare: 1 year (Preferred)
• Summer Camp: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• CPR Certification (Preferred)
• First Aid Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $19 - $25