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The Salvation Army Northwest Division Summer Archery / Challenge Course Instructor in Eatonville, Washington

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 n

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