Summer - Target Sports Lead

OVERVIEW: 

The Target Sports Lead is responsible for planning and implementing a safe, engaging program that introduces campers to target sports such as archery, slingshot, and pellet gun activities. The Target Sports Lead selects appropriate equipment, maintains a clean and safe range, and creates an interactive space that promotes creativity, learning, and exploration.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plan and lead engaging target sports programs (archery, slingshot, pellet gun) aligned with camp goals
• Prepare and maintain clean, safe target sports areas; remove hazards and report needed repairs
• Select appropriate equipment for campers and ensure proper handling and storage
• Maintain safety standards, develop conduct rules, and perform daily equipment checks
• Track camper progress and support skill development from beginner to advanced levels
• Supervise free-time activity areas and assist with electives and adventure time
• Participate in evening programs, campfires, and help lead songs as directed
• Collaborate with staff to teach games and songs; support camper discipline when needed
• Conduct end-of-season inventory and submit equipment needs for the following summer
• Assist with opening/closing day procedures and late-night supervision as assigned
• Support Salvation Army badge and enrichment classes as scheduled
• Maintain cleanliness in living quarters and report maintenance issues
• Build relationships with campers and staff, modeling Christ-like behavior and service
• Actively contribute to the spiritual formation of campers and staff
• Immediately report any suspected child abuse to the Assistant Camp Director and follow proper procedures
• Other related duties as required

All staff may be called upon at any time to assist in the total operation of the camp. You are expected to join in all evening programs; absences are excused only through the Assistant Camp Director.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum 18 years of age (required)
• Basic certification from N.A.A or equivalent (required)
• Current CPR/First Aid/AED certification (required)
• Camping experience either as a camper or staff (preferred)
• Lifeguard certification (preferred)

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Must have interest, knowledge, and skills in archery, pellet guns, and slingshots
• Ability to teach youth ages 8–18; enforce safety guidelines
• Lead hikes and be in good health
• Must be of good moral character
• Must have a personal and growing relationship with the Lord

EQUIPMENT USED: 

• Modern Office Equipment and Relevant Software

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.
• Ability to sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist on an intermittent or sometimes continuous basis
• Ability to grasp, push and pull objects and tools

ADA Statement

Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation.  A qualified person with a disability may request a modification or adjustment to the job or work environment in order to meet the physical requirements of the position. The Salvation Army will attempt to satisfy requests if the accommodation needed is reasonable and no undue hardship would result.

Acknowledgment of Religious Purposes of The Salvation Army:

Please note that The Salvation Army has a religious purpose and status as a church.  We ask our employees that they do nothing to their relationship with The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission.  Employees must agree and understand that their services are a necessary part of The Army’s religious purposes and their work-related conduct must not conflict with, interfere with, or undermine such religious programs or The Army’s religious purposes.

At-Will:

Any employment relationship with this organization is of an “at-will” nature, which means that an Employee may resign at any time and the Employer may discharge an Employee at any time with or without cause.  It is further understood that this “at will” employment relationship may not be changed by any written document or by conduct unless such change is specifically acknowledged in writing by an authorized executive of this organization.