Summer Archery - Eatonville, United States - The Salvation Army

Description

QUALIFICATIONS:
1. National Archery in the Schools Program Basic Archery Instructor (NASP BAI). Training can be provided by camp.

GENERAL DUTIES:
2. Attend and participate in evening programs and spiritual activities.
3. Maintain a standard of cleanliness in personal grooming and in living quarters.
4. Assist with the clean-up of the total camp at the end of each session and at the conclusion of the summer.
5. Prepare and deliver the Archery Instructor camp brief at the end of the summer.
6. Assist with evening cabin supervision
7. Any other duties as assigned by the Assistant Program Director

SPECIFIC DUTIES:
Safety and Supervision
1. Enforce camp policies and procedures
2. Maintain the utmost level of safety for staff and campers at all times.
3. Ensure compliance with American Camping Association standards of safety and programmatic conduct at all
times.
4. Coordinate and implement all program components relative to the daily schedule in a timely fashion.
5. Perform "Break Day" duties as scheduled

Weekly Responsibilities – Archery:
1. Follow the NASP Archery curriculum and range instructors for running the range and teaching archery.
2. Directly supervise all activities at the archery range.
3. Provide for all necessary repairs to the range and archery equipment.
4. Account for all arrows at the end of each activity period.
5. File a written report and log all accidents and near misses. A near miss may include but not be
limited to the following: Campers retrieving arrows before all shooters have finished, Loaded
bows pointed in the direction of participants, dry fired bows pointed at participants, etc..
6. Tag as "needing inspection" any cracked or broken arrows, bows or bow strings.
7. Keep range area clear and clean of litter and tall grass.
8. Post all range commands, rules for use of equipment, and emergency procedures at range
9. Know and be able to execute the emergency procedures.
10. Take water and a supply of cups and trash bags out for each activity period.
11. Order needed supplies through the Recreation director.
12. Prepare the Archery Instructor brief at the end of the summer.

Weekly Responsibilities: Challenge Course
1. Create an environment that leads groups to success
a. Know the type of group, and the specific needs, of the group your working with
b. Maintain open, friendly, and professional relationships with participants
c. Maintain an attitude of fun and excitement
d. Use encouragement and positive reinforcement in all situations
2. Lead games initiatives and elements for groups ranging from 8 to 20 campers
a. Communicate clearly the instructions for each game, initiative, and element in a fun and creative manner
b. Have all equipment and props prepared before the campers arrival
c. Participate in training sessions held by the Assistant Camp Administrator
d. Ensure the safety of campers and staff
3. Inspect all equipment, hardware and elements for damage before and after each course
a. Report all damaged equipment, hardware and elements on a pre-use inspection form and verbally to the

Assistant Camp Administrator
b. Participate in safety training
c. Communicate clearly all safety procedures and standards to participants for each activity
d. Be attentive to surroundings and participants needs during all courses
e. Be aware of any medical/physical conditions or special needs of the campers
4. Lead briefing and debriefing sessions with each group
a. Communicate the objective of the activities, Five Finger Contract
b. Observe groups responses to each challenge and formulate appropriate question sto encourage group
learning and growth
c. Initiate and facilitate final wrap-up session at the end of each course to sum up the experience and point campers to
Christ in transferring their learning
5. Fill out all necessary paperwork
a. Fill out Pre-use inspections, course evaluations, rope and equipment logs, incident report forms, and
maintenance forms.
6. Coordinate Tahoma, Timberlake, and Day camp challenge courses, free-time and cabin elective activities
7. Work with the Program Directors and Assistant Program Director to plan specific weekly duties.
8. Perform inventory of challenge course program equipment and supplies at the start and finish of the summer and each week.
9. Complete any necessary course or grounds maintenance as necessary to maintain a safe and aesthetic course as assigned by
the Assistant Camp Administrator
10. Any and all other duties required to provide a consistently excellent program

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
1. Ability to sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist on an intermittent or continuous basis.
2. Ability to grasp, push, pull objects and reach overhead.
3. Ability to operate telephone.
4. Ability to operate a desktop or laptop computer.
5. Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.
6. Ability to access and produce information from a computer.
7. Ability to understand written information.
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 meet the physical
requirements of the position. The Salvation Army will attempt to satisfy requests as long as the accommodation needed is a
reasonable and no undue hardship would result.

SPIRIT AND UNDERSTANDING:
By accepting employment with The Salvation Army, you acknowledge that The Salvation Army is a church, agree to do
nothing to undermine its religious mission and acknowledge that your conduct must not conflict with or undermine the
religious program of The Salvation Army Camp Arnold, or its religious and moral purposes. It is expected that all
employees of Camp Arnold will conduct themselves in a manner likely to bring honor and glory to God, and credit and
respect to The Salvation Army.

THE SALVATION ARMY MISSION STATEMENT:
The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is
based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by love for God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and meet
human needs in his name without discrimination.

CAMP ARNOLD MISSION STATEMENT:
Camp Arnold is a Christian camp owned and operated by The Salvation Army. Our mission is to use nature and the great
outdoors as a setting to share the gospel of Jesus Christ, teach environmental awareness, encourage pro-social behavior
and safely provide opportunity to every camper for fun and adventure.

The Salvation Army will comply with all governmental orders and any contractual obligations relative to COVID-19 safety measures, including mandatory vaccination of staff, if required. The Salvation Army will consider requests for exemptions from any such requirements on either religious or medical grounds.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Minorities/Women/Veterans/People with Disabilities.