Target Sports Specialist - Camp Cedarledge

GIRL SCOUTS OF EASTERN MISSOURI INC•Pevely, MO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Target Sports Specialist is responsible for assisting in the design and implementation of archery, hatchets, slingshots, sports, and games. This role also assists with unit operations and supervision of campers assigned to the unit, aiming to provide a safe, fun, and high-quality Girl Scout camp experience. This is a seasonal overnight camp position with employment dates from May to August, located at Camp Cedarledge in Pevely, Missouri. The position requires living on-site for the duration of the overnight camp program.

Requirements

Meets GSUSA membership requirements.
Attained the minimum age of 18.
Abides by national and local Girl Scout policies, standards, and procedures, and American Camp Association standards and procedures.
Has successful experience working with groups of children.
Has strong outdoor living skills (or willingness to obtain skills) and the ability to teach outdoor skills to campers.
Has demonstrated leadership, good judgment, maturity, flexibility, and the ability to maintain a positive attitude.
Has energy, stamina, and the ability to maintain patience and enjoy group living in the outdoors.
American Red Cross First Aid and CPR certifications or the willingness and ability to obtain.
USA Archery 1 certification or willingness to obtain.
Hatchets Instructor Certification or willingness to obtain.
Slingshot Instructor Certification or willingness to obtain.
If required to drive an average of one (1) day per week or more, must possess a valid state driver’s license and a driving record acceptable to the insurance carrier.

Responsibilities

Sustains an environment that supports physical and emotional safety for campers and staff.
Establishes and maintains good relationships with campers.
Assists with camp closing and completes other delegated closing tasks.
Assists with camp set up and preparations prior to camper arrival to ensure a prepared, welcoming environment.
Assumes check-in duties as delegated.
Reviews unit roster and camper information forms, maintains confidentiality, and assists in ensuring campers see health services staff as scheduled.
Assists in the design and implementation of archery, hatchets, slingshots, sports, and games.
Leads and teaches varied and age-appropriate activities to foster skills, teamwork, creativity, physical activity, and pride in accomplishment.
Adapts programs as needed to accommodate campers’ skills and abilities.
Inventories and prepares program areas, ensuring equipment and supplies are maintained and kept in order throughout the camp season.
Implements and monitors activities to ensure all established health and safety standards are followed by campers and staff.
Maintains compliance with Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA), American Camp Association (ACA), and council health and safety standards and procedures.
Supports and positively interprets camp rules to campers.
Lives in an assigned unit with other unit staff and campers.
Sets a good example to campers and others regarding general camp procedures and practices, including sanitation, schedule, and sportsmanship.
Acts as a role model to campers and staff in attitude and behavior.