Archery Specialist

To further the mission of Camp Shalom through the development and delivery of archery activities. Deliver archery activities, including teambuilding, that are safe, fun, and appropriate to the campers' age and abilities. Provide the management and inspection to the physical operation and equipment.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Minimum 18 years old. Individuals with equivalent work experience and appropriate training may be considered.

Experience: Minimum 1 year training and experience in teaching activities to children of all ages

Licensure: Current certification in archery or documented experience and training, CPR/First Aid for children, Epi Pen Training

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to communicate and work with groups participating (age and skill levels) and provide necessary instruction to campers and staff

• Ability to observe camper behavior, assess its appropriateness, enforce appropriate safety regulations and emergency procedures, and apply appropriate behavior-management techniques

• Ability to observe staff behavior, assess its appropriateness, enforce appropriate safety regulations and emergency procedures, and apply appropriate management techniques

• Visual and auditory ability to identify and respond to environmental and other hazards related to the challenge course

• Physical ability to respond appropriately to situations requiring first aid. Must be able to assist campers in an emergency (fire, evacuation, illness, or injury) and possess strength and endurance required to maintain constant supervision of campers

• Ability to take initiative and direction

• Knowledge and passion to work with children

• Be enthusiastic and creative

• Ability to consistently deliver quality customer service

• Must have the ability to enforce all facility rules and policies in a gentle but firm manner to people of all ages

Programming

• Develop and deliver an archery program that is appropriate for the age and ability of the campers

• Write lesson plans that meet camp outcomes and the abilities of the campers

• Evaluate abilities of campers and staff

• Deliver progressive archery activities

• Evaluate the success of the archery program

• Ensure that camp staff and campers know and follow safety and educational procedures

• Assist in the implementation of staff training for archery

• Train other staff in their responsibilities at the archery range

• Ensure campers and staff follow safety procedures

• Assist in the management and care of the physical facilities and equipment for the archery program

• Maintain the archery equipment including bows, arrows, strings, and targets

• Ensure the security of the archery equipment and range when not in use and ensure range is off-limits to bystanders when in use

• Conduct daily check of area and equipment for safety, cleanliness, and good repair

• Clean archery range daily, keeping it free of hazards and debris

• Assist in the planning of any special events

Other Job Duties:

• Participate enthusiastically in all camp activities, planning, and leading those as assigned

• Participate as a member of the camp staff team to deliver and supervise evening programs, special events, overnights, and other all-camp activities and camp functions

Salary:

Under $25,000

Agency Information:

Mandell JCC of Greater Hartford in West Hartford, Connecticut. The position is for the JCC's day camp, Camp Shalom, in Windsor, Connecticut