Archery Specialist

Position: Camp Archery Specialist

Location: BCNY Camp @ Harriman State Park, 553 Arden Valley Road, Southfields, NY 10975

Salary: $25 Per Hour (35hrs a week)

Employment Type: Seasonal, June 24, 2024 – August 16, 2024

Mandatory Orientation: June 24- July 05, 2024

Since 1876, The Boys’ Club of New York (BCNY) has been partnering with boys and young men in after-school, weekend, and summer programs that support youth growth and development. BCNY’s two well-equipped clubhouses in East Harlem and Flushing and its wilderness camp in Harriman State Park offer activities and programs remarkable in their range. From swimming to robotics and enjoying ice skating in Central Park and a trip to the theatre on Saturdays, BCNY programs and events deepen interests and skills and are free of charge to members and their families. With the increase in youth directly impacted by the shelter and homelessness crisis in New York City, BCNY is dedicated to increasing equitable access to its free, high quality youth programs that foster brave spaces where boys and young men can connect, have fun and build lifelong friendships with peers and mentor. Part of that mission is our commitment to BCNY’s expansion sites in the Bronx and Brooklyn that engage members within their communities with the same youth-centered ethos the organization is known for. Our dedicated and highly skilled staff and our professional advisory council have made BCNY a leader in youth programming across the field and we invite you join our team as we partner with boys and young men as they journey through their childhoods and our clubhouses.

We are a COVID-19 proactive organization who makes every effort to create and maintain an environment that is safe for our members and staff. Harriman Base Camp employees are not required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, unless it is specified under requirements. BCNY strongly encourages all employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and obtain a booster shot.

The Camp Archery Specialist will report to the Activity and Culture Coordinator and Program Director. The Camp Archery Specialist is responsible for the effective facilitation and supervision of archery activities. The archery specialist will identify and guide potential areas of growth for campers through progressive learning. Must be available for mandatory training in June.

• Knowledge of and certification for archery activity facilitation/
• Plan and modify lessons based on the knowledge and skill of the campers.
• Implement and enforce the safety protocols for the activity.
• Foster positive relationships with campers to build relationship within the activity.
• Incorporate counselors and CIT’s into the facilitation of activities.
• Conduct thorough walkthroughs and safety checks of archery area for potential hazards.

• Ensure the archery range is clean and functional at the beginning and end of each class facilitated.
• Lead orientation sessions for fellow staff members, introducing them to their role in the execution of policies, procedures, curriculum, and culture of your activity.
• Check all equipment prior to use
• Responsible for the secure storage of equipment after use.
• Report inventory and store all equipment at the end of season.
• Submit a written program evaluation at the end of the season.

• Ability to communicate and work with groups participating (age and skill levels) and provide necessary instruction to campers and staff.
• Ability to observe camper behavior, assess its appropriateness, enforce appropriate safety regulations and emergency procedures, and apply appropriate behavior-management techniques.
• Visual and auditory ability to identify and respond to environmental and other hazards related to the activity.
• Physical ability to respond appropriately to situations requiring first aid. Must be able to assist campers in an emergency (fire, evacuation, illness, or injury) and possess strength and endurance required to maintain constant supervision of campers.
• Training and experience in a specific activity such as art, archery, nature or environmental studies to children.
• Desire and ability to work with children outdoors in varied conditions.

• Must be 18 years of age or high school graduate or equivalent.
• First Aid and CPR Certification required or must be able to obtain certification or become certified once employed.
• Ability to pass a background check and physical exam.
• All staff must be up to date on all required immunizations and provide proof of their MMR according to NY State.
• Must submit proof of health examination within the past year and immunization record prior to first day of work.

• At least 1 year of experience with youth and camp experience preferred.
• Desire and ability to work with children outdoors in varied conditions.

• Food, Room and Board provided
• Fun team environment - lots of camp spirit!
• PTO: Sick time only?

The Boys’ Club of New York is an equal opportunity employer

and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other status protected by law. If you have a disability or other protected need requiring an accommodation, please contact Human Resources.