Summer - Target Sports Lead Job at Salvationarmytucson in Scotts Valley

Camp Redwood Glen
3100 Bean Creek Rd
Scotts Valley, CA 95066, USA

The objective of the Target Sports Lead is to plan and implement a safe program to teach campers the basics of all things target sports, including but not limited to; archery, slingshot, and pellet gun activities. The Target Sports Lead will choose the appropriate equipment for each camper, maintain a clean range, high standard of safety, and will create and establish an engaging interactive space that encourages creativity, investigation, and learning, to establish and administer a safe, enjoyable program.

COMPENSATION:

• Weekly salary starts at $385
• Room and board included

DUTIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

• Plan, organize, and lead interesting and meaningful programs for all campers and staff that are in line with the program goals.
• Provide opportunities for campers to learn about and increase their knowledge in target sports and the natural world.
• Work alongside counselors and other program staff to teach new games and songs.
• Actively participate in all evening programs.
• Assist with leading camp songs and participate in all evening campfires as directed.
• Responsible for overseeing cleanliness and neatness of all target sport program areas.
• Ensure that materials are not wasted or misused and returned when borrowed.
• Responsible for preparing target sports areas prior to the program start time.
• Conduct inventory prior to the first day of camp and maintain inventory for equipment and supply needs.
• Conduct an inventory at the close of camp.
• Maintain a high standard of safety, developing rules for conduct in assigned program areas.
• Keep records of participants’ progress; helping them progress from beginner to advanced levels.
• Supervise free time activity areas as assigned.
• Evaluate the current summer program area and make suggestions for the following summer.
• Assist with the opening and closing day procedures as requested by Assistant Camp Director.
• Assume responsibility for supervision and instruction for Salvation Army Programs as assigned.
• Safely facilitate target sports for older Discovery Camp units.
• Assist OAC Staff in safely facilitating target sport ranges for OAC teenagers.
• Report general property maintenance issues to the Facilities Manager or Maintenance Crew Chief.
• Spend time with, befriend, and interact with all Cabin Leaders and campers.
• Actively participate in the spiritual formation of campers and staff.
• Report any suspected child abuse issues to the Assistant Camp Director immediately.
• Any other duties as assigned by your supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must have interest, knowledge, and skills in archery, pellet guns, and slingshots.
• Must understand the importance of enforcing safety guidelines with all participants.
• Must be of good health and have the ability to take campers and staff on hikes.
• Must have the ability to teach others, particularly young children (8-18 years old).
• Must have basic certification from N.A.A. or equivalent.
• Experience working on challenge courses and facilitating team building events preferred.
• Must have current CPR/First Aid/AED certification.
• Preferred certification in Lifeguarding but not required.
• Must be of good moral character.
• Must have a personal and growing relationship with the Lord.
• Preferred previous camping experience either as a camper or as a staff member.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

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. Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.

Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation.

Acknowledgment of Religious Purposes of The Salvation Army:

Please note that The Salvation Army has a religious purpose and status as a church. Employees must agree and understand that their services are a necessary part of The Army’s religious purposes.

At-Will:

Any employment relationship with this organization is of an “at-will” nature.