Archery Specialist

West Suburban YMCA•Newton, MA

10h•Onsite

About The Position

Camp Pikati is hiring for Summer Day Camp Specialist Positions for the 2026 Summer season. Camp Pikati offers a variety of activities including traditional camp games, sports, arts and crafts, swimming, relay races, archery, and themed events each week. The Archery Specialist will develop and implement an archery program focused on teaching shooting skills to campers aged 5-12, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment while actively participating in all camp activities.

Requirements

USA Archery Level 1 Certification or higher or able to obtain prior to camping season.
Prior camp staff experience for at least one year.
At least 18 years old.
Ability and experience in supervising children.
Good role model, high integrity, and adaptable.
Desire and ability to work in a camp setting.
Ability to understand and follow directions.
Positive attitude and ability to build a cohesive team.
Current First Aid and Adult and Child CPR certifications.
Commitment to support and further equity-centered work as an organization.
Actively support all DEIB efforts.
Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.

Responsibilities

Take responsibility for the safety of the activities and participants, including cleaning and sanitation of all archery equipment.
Develop age-appropriate lesson plans.
Share lesson plans with Camp Director.
Inform the Camp Director when more supplies are needed and assist in putting together the order form.
Help campers improve their archery ability.
Ensure all activities are carried out in a constructive and safe way.
Handle disciplinary issues in a fair and consistent manner, following camp disciplinary policy.
Inform the Camp Director of any camper or staff issues or concerns.
Follow established health and safety standards of the YMCA, ACA, and Dept. of Public Health.
Actively participate in staff training, meetings, etc.
Participate in all programs, special events, family nights, and other assigned events.
Assist with all camp activities and participate as a member of the camp staff team.
Demonstrate/teach the values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility to all campers and staff.
Follow and enforce all camp rules, regulations, and policies among peers.
Maintain positive public relations with parents, visitors, and the public at all times.
Identify and respond to environmental and other hazards related to assigned activities visually and audibly.
Respond appropriately to emergencies and situations requiring first aid and/or CPR.
Submit all required paperwork on time.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Attend all Camp Counselor trainings and orientation.
Actively support the organization’s DEIB commitments by modeling equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging in daily work.
Recommend and help implement strategies and initiatives that advance the organization’s diversity goals.
Adhere to policies related to boundaries with youth.
Attend required abuse risk management training.
Adhere to procedures related to managing high-risk activities and supervising youth.
Report suspicious or inappropriate behaviors and policy violations.
Follow mandated abuse reporting requirements.