Head Instructor — Youth Leadership & Archery Program

Oregon State University; Corvallis (OR); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Oregon State University is seeking an Instruction, Lesson Planning & Youth Accountability Head Instructor (65%) to create and maintain an instructional environment that prioritizes skill mastery, emotional safety, and positive youth development. Plan, prepare, and implement age‑appropriate lessons and activities that support participant growth and engagement.

Use observation, critical thinking, and feedback strategies to evaluate participants and support staff performance.

Qualifications

• Must be academically enrolled in a high school, community college, or university.
• Must meet Academic Standing Requirements; students on academic suspension are not eligible for employment.
• Must meet the applicable minimal enrollment standard.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain an instructional environment that prioritizes skill mastery, emotional safety, and positive youth development.
• Plan, prepare, and implement age-appropriate lessons and activities that support participant growth and engagement.
• Use observation, critical thinking, and feedback strategies to evaluate participants and support staff performance.
• Maintain accountability for all youth in assigned areas, ensuring consistent supervision and responsive care.
• Experience in archery is preferred.
• Monitor participant safety at all times and administer first aid when necessary.
• Initiate emergency action procedures appropriately and calmly.
• Accurately complete incident, accident, and behavioral reports as required.
• Use sound judgment to assess situations, respond appropriately, and communicate effectively with supervisors and families.
• Attend required orientation sessions, program meetings, and in-service training.
• Review and comply with all program policies, procedures, and activity guidelines.
• Actively pursue opportunities for career growth and skill development through training and feedback.
• Check out, request, and properly use equipment and supplies for activities.
• Maintain and organize the equipment area before clocking out each day.
• Report equipment needs, safety concerns, and supply issues to supervisors.
• Communicate effectively with parents regarding participant progress and development.
• Promote KidSpirit programs including recreational classes, camps, ACES, and special events.
• Serve as a positive ambassador for the program, using strong interpersonal communication skills.
• Maintain clear, timely communication with coworkers and supervisors, including responding promptly to emails and phone calls.
• Complete necessary paperwork, attendance sheets, and documentation with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Collaborate with team members to support smooth program operations.
• Carry out additional responsibilities as requested by supervisors to support program success and team functioning.
• May require lifting of 35lbs.
• Train archery staff in administrative tasks and protocol (Leadership).
• Maintain an archery program and staff schedule.
• Delegate and manage gymnastics projects.
• Revise SOP as needed.
• May need to lift 35 lbs.
• Current, valid First Aid certification by the start of programming.
• Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect (RRCAN) certification by start of programming.
• Introduction to Child Care Health & Safety certification by start of programming.
• Fundamentals of Learning

Education

Academic enrollment as student (HS/CC/University)

Job description

Oregon State University is seeking an Instruction, Lesson Planning & Youth Accountability Head Instructor (65%) to create and maintain an instructional environment that prioritizes skill mastery, emotional safety, and positive youth development. Plan, prepare, and implement age‑appropriate lessons and activities that support participant growth and engagement.

Use observation, critical thinking, and feedback strategies to evaluate participants and support staff performance.