About this role
Department:
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Job Description:
Instruction, Lesson Planning & Youth Accountability Head Instructor (65%)
Head Instructor
- 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.
Safety, First Aid & Documentation (10%)
- 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.
Training, Meetings & Professional Development (10%)
- 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.
Equipment & Supplies Management (5%)
- 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.
Program Promotion & Family Engagement (5%)
- 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.
Communication, Paperwork & Record Keeping (5%)
- 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.
Other Duties
- Carry out additional responsibilities as requested by supervisors to support program success and team functioning.
- May require lifting of 35lbs.
Leadership
For leadership positions:
- Train archery staff in administrative tasks and protocol.
- Maintain an archery program and staff schedule.
- Delegate and manage gymnastics projects.
- Revise SOP as needed.
- May need to lift 35 lbs.
# Qualifications:
Full Employment Eligibility Requirements can be found here: https://hr.oregonstate.edu/student-employment-manual/500-employment-eligibility-requirements
- Must be academically enrolled in a high school, community college, or university and pursuing a program or course of study
- Must meet Academic Standing Requirements; students on academic suspension are not eligible for employment
- Must meet the applicable minimal enrollment standard
High School student: Regularly enrolled in a high school or participating in a home-schooling program
- Undergraduate and post-baccalaureate student: 6 credit hours per term
- Undergraduate international student: 12 credit hours per term*
- Graduate student officially admitted to Graduate School: 5 credit hours per term
- Graduate international student officially admitted to Graduate School: 9 credit hours per term*
*International students may be allowed to carry fewer hours than specified above and still be considered “full-time” by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services ( USCIS ). A reduced course load is approved by the Office of International Services (https://internationalservices.oregonstate.edu/) ( OIS ), and must be provided to the Student Employment Center.
- These tasks are done during the onboarding process but have to be completed before starting to work.
- 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
- This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a Criminal History Check and be determined to be position qualified as per OSU Standard 576-055-0000 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in Youth Programs may have additional Criminal History Checks every 24 months.
- OSU Youth Safety and Compliance requirements, standards of behavior and mandatory reporting training.
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# Anticipated Start Date:
2026-09-07