OSU KidSpirit - Archery PAC

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 (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.

Anticipated Start Date: 2026-09-07