Archery Specialist - Stevens Ranch

JOB SUMMARY

The Archery Specialist furthers the mission of Girl Scouts of Texas Oklahoma Plains (GSTOP) through Stevens Ranch Camp programming. Archery Staff facilitate and supervise Archery Programming and while providing safe, fun, and educational experiences for campers in accordance with GSUSA policies and procedures, American Camp Association (ACA) procedures, and Texas Department of Health requirements. 

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepares, delivers, and supervises programs in the assigned activity areas.
• Ensures and leads appropriate health and safety routines for campers and staff.
• Participates in staff training and meetings.
• Conducts inventory of supplies and submits orders to the Assistant Camp Director when necessary, ensuring timely arrival of supplies so that programming is never delayed for campers. 
• Becomes familiar with all camp programs and offers suggestions in the assigned activity area guidelines. 
• Ensures program area cleanliness according to the Texas Department of Health and GSTOP guidelines.
• Ensures program areas are safe and free of hazards and debris.
• Participates enthusiastically in all camp activities, planning, and leading those as assigned.
• Maintains a positive attitude when working with campers and staff.
• Be alert to equipment and facilities to ensure utilization, proper care, and maintenance is adhered to; reports repairs needed promptly to ACD.
• Assists in packing all materials and supplies at the end of summer camping season.
• Sets a good example to campers and staff regarding general camp procedures and practices including sanitation, schedule, and sportsmanship.
• Applies basic youth development principles in working with campers through communication, relationship development, respect for diversity, involvement, and empowerment of youth.
• Assures campers and staff are properly always supervised.

CORE COMPETENCIES

1. Interpersonal Relations                                         8. Judgement and Decision Making         
2. Conflict Management                                            9. Organizational Knowledge
3. Adaptability                                                           10. Self-Management
4. Oral and Written Communication Skills           11. Fostering Diversity    
5. Team Building                                                       12. Achieve Results
6. Personal Integrity/ Professional Conduct        13. Time Management    
7. Information Management                                  14. Problem Solving                                               

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum 18 years of age. 
• Current CPR, AED, and First Aid certification required (provided by GSTOP).
• Experience working with children, peers, and having a supervisor.
• Ropes Certification and Archery Certification or willing to become so (provided by GSTOP).
• Commitment to the mission and purpose of Girl Scouting.
• Must be willing to work with all people without regard to race, religion, ethnic origin, socio-economic status, sexual orientation, age, or disability.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule.
• Verbal fluency, good grammar, and professional appearance.
• You must complete and pass a criminal background check, motor vehicle records check, and drug screening.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or listen. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk; sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Ability and willingness to work outside in all weather conditions, walk long distances and on uneven terrain, lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Ability and willingness to work in an environment includes exposure to environmental allergens including dust, mold, pollen, live birds, insects, and other animals. 
• Physical ability to stand for extended periods of time and function work duties in summer heat.
• Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

SEASONAL CAMP DATES

• Staff Training Week: June 1st - 5th
• Week One: June 7th - 12th
• Week Two: June 14th - 19th
• Week Three: June 21st - 26th
• Week Four: June 28th - July 1st
• Week Five: July 7th - 10th
• Week Six: July 12th - 17th
• Staff Camp Clean Up: July 18th - 21st

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES

• Required valid CPR, AED, and First Aid certification (will be provided if needed).
• Archery Certification (provided by GSTOP).