Shooting Instructor

Position Summary:

Shooting Instructors at Camp Woodie are responsible for planning, teaching, coordinating, and facilitating shooting activities while adhering to American Camp Association and Shooting Safety standards. They ensure all safety protocols are followed, provide expert instruction, and create an engaging and educational experience for campers. Instructors will also monitor and evaluate campers’ skills, fostering a positive and safe environment for skill development.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Assume full responsibility for assigned shooting activities, including shotgun and rifle instruction, ensuring compliance with safety standards and best practices.
• Conduct daily maintenance and thorough cleaning of all shooting equipment, including firearms, ranges, and throwers, to ensure they are in optimal working condition.
• Monitor and manage the inventory of shooting sports materials and supplies. Report any deficiencies or needs for additional materials to the Range Manage.
• Enforce all safety protocols and procedures related to shooting activities. Conduct safety briefings and ensure campers understand and follow safety guidelines.
• Provide clear, effective instruction and guidance to campers on shooting techniques, firearm handling, and range safety. Offer support and encouragement to enhance campers’ skills and confidence.
• Maintain high standards of safety and health in all activities for campers, staff and volunteers
• Model professionalism. Serve as a positive role model to campers and staff. Strictly adhere to general camp procedures and practices including: safety, sportsmanship, appropriate behavior, following schedules and cleanliness 
• Participate as a member of the camp staff team to deliver and supervise evening programs, special events, overnights, all-camp activities and camp functions
• Ensure that the Counselors-In-Training assigned to your cabin/area receive meaningful and relevant experiences
• Provide a positive atmosphere for campers and staff, by demonstrating enthusiasm, excitement and energy during camp activities
• Provide outstanding and consistent customer service to all camp guests
• Attend staff meetings and trainings 
• Assist campers and staff in following emergency procedures (fire, evacuation, illness, injury, etc.) as needed
• The ability to have fun
• Complete all other duties as assigned by the Camp Leadership Team 

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Currently certified or willing to become certified in First Aid/CPR before the summer (will be provided if needed)
• Completion of CSM 101 Training (in-house training will be provided)
• Successful participation and completion of staff training prior to beginning of camp
• Ability to observe camper behaviors, assess its appropriateness and apply appropriate management techniques, as well as enforce appropriate safety and emergency procedures to the situation
• Proven ability to deal effectively with people at all levels of responsibility; strong interpersonal skills; possess high degree of integrity
• Ability to take initiative, be flexible, use sound judgment, and work harmoniously with others
• Ability to lead, plan, organize, and implement program activities
• Proven skills in communication, organization, and human relations
• Willingness to work with diverse populations
• Exemplify the values of  “Respect yourself, Respect others, and Respect Camp Woodie”

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or higher
• Must be 21 years old
• Prior shooting instruction experience is a plus

Physical Requirements:

• Lead and participate in recreational activities which may include running, throwing, kicking & shooting
• Visual and auditory ability to identify and respond to environmental weather and program threats, as well as maintaining constant supervision of campers, staff, and volunteers 
• Ability to lift and/or maneuver weights of up to 35lbs
• Physical ability to respond to emergency situations and follow procedures.
• Endurance including:  prolonged standing, bending, stooping, walking long distances, hiking, climbing, and stretching
• Requires hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity to manipulate outdoor equipment and camp activities
• Requires daily exposure to the sun, heat, insect and animals

South Carolina Waterfowl Association Job Description Disclaimer 

This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job and is subject to change.