Event Counselor

OSU Oregon State University•Corvallis, OR

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves instructing, planning lessons, and ensuring youth accountability within the OSU KidSpirit Archery Youth Program. The Head Instructor is responsible for creating and maintaining a safe and engaging instructional environment that promotes skill mastery and positive youth development. This includes planning and implementing age-appropriate activities, evaluating participant and staff performance, and maintaining constant supervision of youth. The position also requires attention to safety, first aid, documentation, training, equipment management, program promotion, and effective communication with parents and team members. For leadership positions, additional responsibilities include training archery staff, scheduling, delegating projects, and revising standard operating procedures. Lifting up to 35 lbs may be required.

Requirements

Must be academically enrolled in a high school, community college, or university and pursuing a program or course of study.
Must meet Academic Standing Requirements; students on academic suspension are not eligible for employment.
Must meet the applicable minimal enrollment standard (High School student: Regularly enrolled in a high school or participating in a home-schooling program; Undergraduate and post-baccalaureate student: 6 credit hours per term; Undergraduate international student: 12 credit hours per term; Graduate student officially admitted to Graduate School: 5 credit hours per term; Graduate international student officially admitted to Graduate School: 9 credit hours per term).
International students may be allowed to carry fewer hours than specified above and still be considered “full-time” by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), with approval from the Office of International Services (OIS).
A Resume must be attached when applying.
Must apply through the KidSpirit website in addition to the OSU job portal.

Nice To Haves

Experience in archery is preferred.

Responsibilities

Create and maintain an instructional environment that prioritizes skill mastery, emotional safety, and positive youth development.
Plan, prepare, and implement age-appropriate lessons and activities that support participant growth and engagement.
Use observation, critical thinking, and feedback strategies to evaluate participants and support staff performance.
Maintain accountability for all youth in assigned areas, ensuring consistent supervision and responsive care.
Monitor participant safety at all times and administer first aid when necessary.
Initiate emergency action procedures appropriately and calmly.
Accurately complete incident, accident, and behavioral reports as required.
Use sound judgment to assess situations, respond appropriately, and communicate effectively with supervisors and families.
Attend required orientation sessions, program meetings, and in-service training.
Review and comply with all program policies, procedures, and activity guidelines.
Actively pursue opportunities for career growth and skill development through training and feedback.
Check out, request, and properly use equipment and supplies for activities.
Maintain and organize the equipment area before clocking out each day.
Report equipment needs, safety concerns, and supply issues to supervisors.
Communicate effectively with parents regarding participant progress and development.
Promote KidSpirit programs including recreational classes, camps, ACES, and special events.
Serve as a positive ambassador for the program, using strong interpersonal communication skills.
Maintain clear, timely communication with coworkers and supervisors, including responding promptly to emails and phone calls.
Complete necessary paperwork, attendance sheets, and documentation with accuracy and attention to detail.
Collaborate with team members to support smooth program operations.
Carry out additional responsibilities as requested by supervisors to support program success and team functioning.
Train archery staff in administrative tasks and protocol (for leadership positions).
Maintain a archery program and staff schedule (for leadership positions).
Delegate and manage gymnastics projects (for leadership positions).
Revise SOP as needed (for leadership positions).