Summer Archery​/Course Manager

Summer Archery / Challenge Course Manager - $425/week

Job Category
:
Overnight & Summer Camp

Requisition Number
: SUMME
022406

• Posted:
  October 31, 2025
• Full-Time
• On-site
• Salary: $425 USD per year

Camp Arnold
Salvation Army Webster Road E
Eatonville, WA , USA

POSITION TITLE
:
Summer Archery / Challenge Course Manager

DEPARTMENT
:
Camp Arnold

STATUS
:
Temporary/Seasonal, Exempt

PAY
: $425/week - Room and Board (lodging and food) included

The Salvation Army is a branch of the Christian Church, and the ultimate goal of all programs is spiritual regeneration of all people.

The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

• National Archery in the Schools Program Basic Archery Instructor (NASP BAI). Training can be provided by camp.

• Attend and participate in evening programs and spiritual activities.
• Maintain a standard of cleanliness in personal grooming and in living quarters.
• Assist with the clean-up of the total camp at the end of each session and at the conclusion of the summer.
• Prepare and deliver the Archery Instructor camp brief at the end of the summer.
• Assist with evening cabin supervision.
• Any other duties as assigned by the Assistant Program Director.

• Enforce camp policies and procedures.
• Maintain the utmost level of safety for staff and campers at all times.
• Ensure compliance with American Camping Association standards of safety and programmatic conduct at all times.
• Coordinate and implement all program components relative to the daily schedule in a timely fashion.
• Perform 'Break Day' duties as scheduled.

• Follow the NASP Archery curriculum and range instructors for running the range and teaching archery.
• Directly supervise all activities at the archery range.
• Provide for all necessary repairs to the range and archery equipment.
• Account for all arrows at the end of each activity period.
• File a written report and log all accidents and near misses.
• Tag as 'needing inspection' any cracked or broken arrows, bows or bow strings.
• Keep range area clear and clean of litter and tall grass.
• Post all range commands, rules for use of equipment, and emergency procedures at range.
• Know and be able to execute emergency procedures.
• Take water and a supply of cups and trash bags out for each activity period.
• Order needed supplies through the Recreation director.
• Prepare the Archery Instructor brief at the end of the summer.

• Create an environment that leads groups to success.
• Know the type of group, and the specific needs, of the group you are working with.
• Maintain open, friendly, and professional relationships with participants.
• Maintain an attitude of fun and excitement.
• Use encouragement and positive reinforcement in all situations.
• Lead games initiatives and elements for groups ranging from 8 to 20 campers.
• Communicate clearly the instructions for each game, initiative, and element in a fun and creative manner.
• Have all equipment and props prepared before the campers' arrival.
• Participate in training sessions held by the Assistant Camp Administrator.
• Ensure the safety of campers and staff.
• Inspect all equipment, hardware and elements for damage before and after each course.
• Report all damaged equipment, hardware and elements on a pre-use inspection form and verbally to the.
• Participate in safety training.
• Communicate clearly all safety procedures and standards to participants for each activity.
• Be attentive to surroundings and participants' needs during all courses.
• Be aware of any medical/physical conditions or special needs of the campers.
• Lead briefing and debriefing sessions with each group.
• Communicate the objective of the activities, Five Finger Contract.
• Observe groups' responses to each challenge and formulate appropriate questions to encourage group learning and growth.
• Initiate and facilitate final wrap-up session at the end of each course to sum up the experience and point campers to Christ in transferring their learning.
• Fill out all necessary paperwork.
• Fill out Pre-use inspections, course evaluations, rope and equipment logs, incident report forms, and maintenance forms.
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