Shooting Sports Specialist (Summer 2027)

YMCA of Greenville; South Carolina; On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

YMCA Camp Greenville is seeking cause-driven leaders to serve as Shooting Sports Specialists. You will oversee riflery, archery and other target sports, ensuring a safe and fun environment for all campers while teaching proper safety techniques.

You'll manage program materials and equipment, supervise staff and campers, and help create a magical experience that welcomes participants from diverse backgrounds. Join us in a role that reinforces camp values and community spirit.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years old or older or graduated high school by June 2027.
• CPR/First Aid certification or willing to obtain by June 2027.
• Willingness to work on a team in support of the mission of camp.
• Ability to work with campers/guests of all backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for managing all shooting sports programs in accordance with ACA guidelines.
• Maintain schedules, logs, and equipment care and checks
• Always maintain best practice procedures by creating a safe and fun environment.
• Supervision of staff and campers during all activity times designated to help with this program.
• Responsible for maintenance of all program materials/spaces including rifles, bows, arrows, slingshots, hatchets, bb guns, and target ranges.
• Connect with Program Coordinator for restocking of supplies.
• Create a magical experience for all campers/guest in program area.
• Ability to work with participants of all backgrounds.
• Support cabin leader staff when not in program area and fill in for cabin leaders at times.
• Serve as a role model, upholding our camp values, and working with integrity, creativity, and safety in mind always.
• Responsible for the health and well-being of the campers mentally, emotionally, and physically, during their time at camp
• Must approach responsibilities in a fun, creative, enthusiastic, and professional manner.

Skills

Safety mindset

Teamwork

Camp supervision

Communication

Job description

Overview

Come join us on the Mountain! Located on 1400 acres on top of the Blue Ridge Mountains, camp has some of the most beautiful views of any camp in the country. Share in the beauty and traditions that has made Camp Greenville a special place for over 100 years. You can be part of a dynamic team making an impact on all that we serve.

Camp Greenville is an overnight camp established in 1912 that hosts boys and girls from throughout the region and the world for summer camps, retreats and specialty camps. You will get to experience what the great outdoors of Western North Carolina and South Carolina have to offer.

YMCA Camp Greenville is looking for cause-driven leaders who will fulfill the roles of our Shooting Sports Specialists Team. An individual on this team will serve as a program leader for any of camp’s shooting sports activities including riflery, archery, and other target sports. The main goal for this role will be to maintain an, above all, safe and fun environment for all participants while teaching proper safety techniques of shooting sports. This team will also take care of all program supplies and areas through training and teaching.

We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become.

We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality.

We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world.

We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential.

We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.

Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for managing all shooting sports programs in accordance with ACA guidelines.
• Maintain schedules, logs, and equipment care and checks
• Always maintain best practice procedures by creating a safe and fun environment.
• Supervision of staff and campers during all activity times designated to help with this program.
• Responsible for maintenance of all program materials/spaces including rifles, bows, arrows, slingshots, hatchets, bb guns, and target ranges.
• Connect with Program Coordinator for restocking of supplies.
• Create a magical experience for all campers/guest in program area.
• Ability to work with participants of all backgrounds.
• Support cabin leader staff when not in program area and fill in for cabin leaders at times.
• Serve as a role model, upholding our camp values, and working with integrity, creativity, and safety in mind always.
• Responsible for the health and well-being of the campers mentally, emotionally, and physically, during their time at camp
• Must approach responsibilities in a fun, creative, enthusiastic, and professional manner.

Other Responsibilities

• Adhere to policies related to boundaries with consumers.
• Attend/complete required abuse risk management training.
• Adhere to procedures related to managing high-risk activities and supervising consumers.
• Follow mandated reporting requirements.
• Adhere to job specific abuse risk management responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years old or older or graduated high school by June 2027.
• CPR/First Aid Certified or willing to obtain by June 2027.
• Willingness to work on a team in the support of the mission of camp.
• Ability to work with campers/guests of all backgrounds.

Preferred:

• Shooting Sports certification/training from a recognized governing body (State 4-H, NRA, USA Archery)
• Preferred 21 or older