Join our team in as an Archery Teacher and inspire young minds at camp!
Are you ready for an unforgettable summer adventure? At ESF Camps, we are on a mission to create an extraordinary summer experience for campers from preschool to 8th grade, and we are looking for energetic, passionate people to join us and make a positive impact while having a blast!
As an Archery Teacher, you will teach and inspire campers, K-8th grade (Junior Camp, Senior Camp), in the world of archery with emphasis on safety, skill development, and fun!
Why ESF?
- Inspire Young Minds: Make a meaningful difference in the lives of children while receiving comprehensive training and support.
- Unleash Your Potential: We offer opportunities for internships, fieldwork, and continuing education credits.
- Become a Leader: Gain valuable leadership experience as you supervise and mentor children.
- Positive Environment: Experience being part of a team guided by ESF Core Values.
Extra Perks:
- Convenient Summer Schedule: Enjoy nights and weekends off.
- Employee Referral Bonus Program: Increase your earnings through referrals from your network.
- Free Certifications: Reimbursements available for qualified roles. (including Archery)
- Camp Tuition: Enjoy a significantly discounted tuition rate exclusively for Team members’ children.
Requirements:
- Archery Background: Preferably possess an archery background.
- Certification(s): Archery certification required.
- Education:
- College graduate working in an education/child-related career.
- Teaching certification or equivalent experience required.
- Experience: We are looking for experience teaching and working with children.
- Prior classroom teaching/fieldwork experience (2-4 years)
- Previous experience working with students in Elementary or Secondary grade levels
- Previous experience working with children in a camp setting is preferred.
- Hours: Typically, from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm, Monday to Friday, with opportunities for extended hours.
- Schedule Commitment: Any schedule changes must be pre-approved by the site director.
- Required Training: Complete all required ESF and state-mandated training and onboarding.
- Dress Code: Maintain the "ESF Look" (camp uniform) and embody the spirit of the camp.
Essential Job Responsibilities:
- Teach & Inspire: Implement ESF curriculum. Actively engage campers, offer support, and provide guidance to bring lesson plans to life.
- Dive Into the Camp Day! Promote and lead daily activities and projects with enthusiasm, collaborating effectively with counselors and fellow instructors.
- Safety & Positive Group Management: Ensure the safety and well-being of campers with emphasis on positive behavior and effective group management. Promptly report any concerns to the Site Director.
- Enforce all archery rules and regulations.
- Ensure safety of campers and team members in and out of the archery area
- Supervision of the archery area, including equipment (proper set-up, supervision, and maintenance)
- Be the Ultimate Role Model: Supervise campers, while fostering a positive and safe environment.
- Demonstrate ESF Core Values & Code daily, from “Gratitude” to “Bring It” daily.
- Model the ESF Virtues of Character (Gratitude, Respect, Trustworthiness, Effort, Kindness, Positivity, Resilience, Community) in camp daily.
- Adhere to all company policies.
- Communication: Maintain clear, concise, and engaging communication with campers, families, peers, and our leadership team.
Reporting Relationships:
- Directly report to and take guidance from the Camp Director, with additional accountability to the Site Director.
Additional Responsibilities:
- Push/pull, lift, and carry a minimum of thirty-five (35) pounds across campus. Work outside, upright, and mobile for six (6) to eight (8) hours per day
- Respond to emergencies, including running (up to 1 mile in some cases) and ascending stairs without undue exertion.
This job description is subject to change at any time.
