Archery Instructor

Under the supervision of the Camp Directors and Program Director, the Archery Instructor provides direct instruction for the archery area to a group of children between the ages of six and thirteen in a traditional day camp program. The Archery Director will help champion a culture of service excellence and support and advocate the mission and values of the YMCA.

Essential Functions:

• Possess mature judgement and sound decision making
• Ability to observe camper behavior and apply appropriate behavior management techniques
• Monitor daily camp operations to adhere to all state, ACA, and YMCA regulations
• Relate to people in a positive but firm manner while motivating and guiding campers and staff to succeed in camp program
• Maintain positive relationships with parents, staff, and campers
• Possess a broad knowledge of camp activities, goals and objectives, risk management, programming planning and implementation techniques that help to create a fun, safe, and educational environment
• Instruct numerous classes per day for different age groups
• Ability to develop and adhere to lesson plans
• Maintain safety and cleanliness standards for the target’s areas, including storage space
• Maintains administrative records as required
• Provide a safe environment for campers and staff
• React calmly and quickly in an emergency situation in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures
• Respond to environmental and other safety hazards that relate to the camp program
• Prevent accidents by maintaining constant observation, enforcing health and safety rules, and maintaining emergency readiness
• Perform an inventory assessment at the beginning and the end of the camp season

Job Segments:

• Assist Camp Directors in various areas of pre-camp staff orientation.
• Attend two Family Nights
• Lead the entire camp in songs, games, and activities Financial Development:
• Provides leadership and support of Annual Campaign that results in achievement of our annual fund-raising goal

Education/Know How:

• Must be at least 18 years of age or older 
• Current state approved first aid certification (YMCA can provide training pre-season)
• Current state approved CPR/AED certification (YMCA can provide training pre-season)
• Completion of a certification course in the archery area (YMCA can provide training pre-season)
• Two or more years working with children, preferably in a day camp setting
• Must be highly organized
• Must complete Merrimack Valley YMCA online Child Abuse Prevention Training within the first two weeks of employment

Working Conditions: 

• Position will include leading programs both indoors and outdoors 
• A typical camp week is Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm 
• There are events (ie. Family Nights) that require more than a 40 hour work week

**Physical & Mental Demands: 

• Ability to lift 50 lbs. 
• Position requires ability to walk/run around the rough terrain of Camp Otter 
• Able to stand/move without sitting for four to five hours at a time  
• Able to handle all emergency situations that may arise

Salary : $15 - $16