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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
- 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.
Skills Required
- Must be academically enrolled in high school, community college, or university and pursuing a program or course of study.
- Must meet OSU academic standing requirements and applicable minimum enrollment standards.
- Current, valid First Aid certification by the start of programming.
- Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect certification by the start of programming.
- Introduction to Child Care Health and Safety certification by the start of programming.
- Fundamentals of Learning certification or training.
- Successfully complete a Criminal History Check and meet position qualification requirements.
- Complete OSU Youth Safety and Compliance requirements, standards of behavior, and mandatory reporting training.
- Archery experience.
- Ability to lift up to 35 pounds.
What We Do
Oregon State University is a public land-grant research university in Corvallis, Oregon. It describes itself as an innovative university advancing research in critical areas such as climate science, robotics, and clean energy. Its mission is to promote economic, social, cultural, and environmental progress for Oregon, the nation, and the world, combining research, innovation, and service to the campus and broader public.
