Hale is looking for candidates who have a passion or interest in Archery. Our Archery Instructors will teach hundreds of campers this summer across several different camps at Hale. We help certify our staff and are looking for candidate's who truly want to make an impact this summer in the lives of our youth! Want a job that gets you outside, keeps you active and engaging with kids? This may be for you!
Qualifications:
- Hale provides access to trainings to certify and updated certifications.
- Archery Instructor Certification or willingness to attain
- Attend all required trainings before start of program
- Demonstrated education, training or experience in the activity of choice
- Demonstrated experience facilitating programs
- Ability to plan, lead, and implement activities
- Ability to take initiative and produce results with minimal supervision;
- Ability to work on diverse teams or with a diverse range of people;
- Ability to critically think and make timely decisions
Activity Specialist Responsibilities:
- Develop, implement and evaluate program curriculum and lesson plans for a specific activity in the camp
- Prepare and facilitate engaging activity specific lessons for participants ages 4-13:
- Use existing resources and personal creativity to plan lessons and activities, ensuring that lessons are age and level-appropriate.
- Ensure that activities and lessons are hands-on and engaging to earn campers’ interest and foster an appreciation for the natural environment.
- Communicate with camp directors to ensure programs meet expectations and serve specific camper needs.
- Participate in and help counselors plan their participation in special camp programs: Friday events, and special events/days.
- Fill in as “substitute” for groups and program areas when and where necessary.
- Assist with Rainy Day activities in designated areas with designated groups.
- Conduct daily check of Specialty Area for cleanliness and safety concerns. Oversee cleanup process at the end of the day.
- Maintain curriculum materials and contribute to curriculum development:
- Document activities and reflections to help develop and diversify Hale’s activity curriculum, including supplies needed, activity steps, and facilitator notes.
- Maintain organization and functionality of program materials, reporting or addressing problems as needed.
- Organize and store activity records in the Activity binder at the end of the summer.
- Complete an end-of-season report outlining topics, activities, and suggestions for future Hale programming.
- Ensure safety of all staff and participants participating in programs:
- Clearly communicate environmental safety guidelines to participants, and review at the start of each activity session.
- Communicate program expectations to camp directors and staff, review these guidelines before each session, and work with the leadership to address problems as needed.
- Collaborate with camp staff to manage camper behavior and ensure a safe learning environment for all participants.
- Participate in in-service trainings throughout the summer
- Complete additional duties assigned by supervisor
- Serve as a flexible, dependable, friendly, and cooperative member of the team
- Maintain professional appearance and attire provided by Hale
Essential Functions:
- Observe, listen to, evaluate and act upon safety concerns related to program
- Appropriately address patron issues in person and on the phone
- Participate in facility upkeep and maintenance at program areas
- Complete all required records and reports in a timely manner
Qualities of Successful Staff Members:
- Displays empathy and dedication to working with children in the outdoors
- Enjoys spending time outside and exploring the natural environment
- Adapts to new environments and situations with ease,
- Shows initiative both as a team and independently.
- Has a good sense of humor and interpersonal skills with clients, colleagues and supervisors.
General Responsibilities to the Company:
- Display a consistent positive attitude towards clients and fellow staff
- Create and maintain a reputation for credibility, integrity, and fairness
- Professionally represent Hale in person
- Willing to commit to and work towards equity, inclusion, diversity, and justice, both individually and within the greater Hale community.
- Uphold the Core Values of HALE EDUCATION, INC.
Job Types: Full-time, Contract, Temporary
Pay: $17.00 - $19.00 per hour
Benefits:
Schedule:
Experience:
- Experience with Children: 1 year (Preferred)
- Archery: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Archery Instructor Certification (Preferred)
- CPR Certification (Preferred)
Work Location: In person