Archery Instructor

Seeds of Peace Camp; Oakland (ME); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

The Archery Instructor at Alfond Youth & Community Center leads archery activities for campers, teaching basic shooting technique, equipment fitting, and safe practices in a fun, supportive environment.

This seasonal role runs June through August 2026 in Oakland, ME. Must hold Standard First Aid and CPR, Archery Instruction Level 1 (or equivalent), and have prior archery teaching experience.

Qualifications

• Certified in Standard First Aid and CPR
• Certified in Archery Instruction Level 1 or comparable certificate
• Experienced is preferred
• You must be able to teach patrons & members the proper techniques and fundamentals of archery.

Responsibilities

• Proper instruction of all aspects of archery and ensure development of proper archery skills
• Ensure the safety of all campers & guests utilizing the archery field; remedy all unsafe practices or conditions immediately.
• Apply the archery field policies and procedures at all times.
• Instruct skills and safety classes, and administer them at different levels.
• Inspect issue and maintain archery equipment; document unsafe equipment and remove from the inventory to be repaired or replaced.
• Provide first aid in emergency situations.
• Ensure camp games are lead in a safe manner in an safe environment
• Work with the Camp Coordinator and other senior staff members, in the coordination of camp activities. In particular, the Archery program as it relates to the overall camp program of both Day and Resident camps.

Skills

Team player

Organizational skills

Attention to details

Good communication

Ability to work independently

Critical thinking

Flexibility

Education

Certified in Standard First Aid and CPR

Certified in Archery Instruction Level 1 or comparable

Job description

Archery Instructor is responsible for assisting campers/visitors with archery equipment, introduces basic shooting technique, how to fit equipment to an archer, equipment set-up and proper arrow retrieval, while creating a safe and fun environment. The archery instructor will accomplish this by providing proper information, training and supervision of the archery field within the mission of the Alfond Youth & Community Center. The Archery Instructor will also at times be responsible for leading camp games.

Seasonal position: June - August 2026

Essential Functions:

• Proper instruction of all aspects of archery and ensure development of proper archery skills
• Ensure the safety of all campers & guests utilizing the archery field; remedy all unsafe practices or conditions immediately.
• Apply the archery field policies and procedures at all times.
• Instruct skills and safety classes, and administer them at different levels.
• Inspect issue and maintain archery equipment; document unsafe equipment and remove from the inventory to be repaired or replaced.
• Provide first aid in emergency situations.
• Ensure camp games are lead in a safe manner in an safe environment
• Work with the Camp Coordinator and other senior staff members, in the coordination of camp activities. In particular, the Archery program as it relates to the overall camp program of both Day and Resident camps.

• Certified in Standard First Aid and CPR
• Certified in Archery Instruction Level 1 or comparable certificate
• Experienced is preferred
• You must be able to teach patrons & members the proper techniques and fundamentals of archery.

Skills:

• Team player
• Organizational skills
• Attention to details
• Good communication skills
• Ability to work independently
• Critical thinking
• Flexibility