OSU KidSpirit - Archery Youth Program Instructor / Coach / Event Counselor

About the role

Department: KidSpirit

About the role

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 a archery program and staff schedule.
• Delegate and manage gymnastics projects.
• Revise SOP as needed.
• May need to lift 35 lbs.

Qualifications

• 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*

Additional information

*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.

When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic document:

A Resume

In addition to applying to the OSU job website portal please go to KidSpirit website to join our team and apply to KidSpirit.

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Note: All job offers are contingent upon Human Resources final approval

Salary Range

Anticipated Start Date: 2026-09-07

Anticipated End Date: