Shooting Sports Specialist (Summer 2027)

YMCA of Greenville•Cleveland, SC

7d•Onsite

About The Position

YMCA Camp Greenville is seeking a cause-driven Shooting Sports Specialist to lead camp shooting sports activities, including riflery, archery, and other target sports. The specialist’s primary goal is to create a safe and enjoyable environment while teaching participants proper shooting-sports safety techniques. The role also involves maintaining program supplies and activity areas, training and teaching participants, and helping create a memorable camp experience. When not working in the program area, the specialist may support cabin leader staff or fill in for cabin leaders. The position requires upholding camp values and taking responsibility for campers’ mental, emotional, and physical well-being. Camp Greenville is an overnight camp on 1,400 acres in the Blue Ridge Mountains and hosts summer camps, retreats, and specialty camps.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old or have graduated high school by June 2027.
Must be CPR/First Aid certified or willing to obtain certification by June 2027.
Willingness to work as part of a team in support of the camp’s mission.
Ability to work with campers and guests of all backgrounds.

Nice To Haves

Shooting Sports certification or training from a recognized governing body, such as State 4-H, NRA, or USA Archery.
Preferred age of 21 or older.

Responsibilities

Manage shooting sports programs in accordance with ACA guidelines.
Maintain program schedules, logs, and equipment care and checks.
Follow best-practice procedures to create a safe and fun environment.
Supervise staff and campers during designated activity times.
Maintain program materials and spaces, including rifles, bows, arrows, slingshots, hatchets, BB guns, and target ranges.
Coordinate with the Program Coordinator to restock supplies.
Create a memorable experience for campers and guests in the program area.
Work with participants of all backgrounds.
Support cabin leader staff when not in the program area and fill in for cabin leaders as needed.
Serve as a role model by upholding camp values and acting with integrity, creativity, and a focus on safety.
Support the mental, emotional, and physical health and well-being of campers during their time at camp.
Approach responsibilities in a fun, creative, enthusiastic, and professional manner.
Adhere to policies concerning boundaries with consumers and procedures for managing high-risk activities and supervising consumers.
Attend or complete required abuse-risk-management training, follow mandated reporting requirements, and fulfill job-specific abuse-risk-management responsibilities.