Archery Specialist

Step onto the range this summer and inspire confidence in young archers as our seasonal Archery Specialist at Willow Lake Day Camp. In this dynamic outdoor leadership role, you will guide campers entering third grade and older through target shooting fundamentals, safety protocols, and marksmanship challenges across our four dedicated target areas. You will collaborate daily with energetic group counselors to cultivate an encouraging, high-energy environment where every child feels empowered to stretch their comfort zone and hit their goals. Beyond teaching bows and arrows, you will serve as a vital mentor, building resume-ready leadership, group management, and coaching skills that support your future career. Make your summer count by joining a tight-knit staff family dedicated to creating unforgettable childhood memories on our scenic 35-acre campus.

- Lead safe, structured, high-energy archery sessions for campers entering 3rd grade through senior camp across our four-target range.- Teach foundational archery skills, proper stance, draw techniques, aiming, and safe arrow retrieval in a patient and encouraging manner.- Enforce strict range safety standards, whistle commands, and range protocols at all times to maintain a safe and supportive environment.- Partner actively with group counselors and unit leaders to ensure smooth transitions and maintain active camper engagement.- Inspect, maintain, and properly store bows, arrows, arm guards, finger tabs, and target bosses daily.- Champion the camp's Dream Big values by celebrating individual milestones, fostering sportsmanship, and building camper self-esteem.

- Prior experience working with children in youth sports, camp settings, outdoor recreation, or classroom environments.- Practical familiarity with recreational archery or outdoor target sports (professional mastery is not required; enthusiasm and coaching ability are key).- Demonstrated ability to command group attention positively and communicate clearly with young campers.

- Mature adult professional, educator, or parent with a college degree.- Uncompromising commitment to outdoor range safety, risk management, and keen situational awareness.- Current archery instructor certification (such as USA Archery Level 1) or willingness to obtain certification with camp's help.- Warm, encouraging communication style with the patience to teach foundational, recreational skills and celebrate camper progress.- Full-season availability from June 21 through August 13, 2027 (Monday through Friday, daytime hours).

- Bachelor's degree (completed or advanced undergraduate standing) in Education, Physical Education, Outdoor Recreation, Sports Management, Youth Development, or a related field preferred.- Professional background as an educator, coach, collegiate student-athlete, or experienced youth recreation specialist.- Current Archery Instructor Certification (such as USA Archery Level 1 or equivalent), or willingness to obtain with camp's help.

- Ability to stand, walk, demonstrate shooting form, and move actively outdoors across varied terrain in typical summer weather conditions.- Physical ability to string bows, adjust equipment, and lift or reposition target stands weighing up to 30 lbs.- Clear verbal communication and visual acuity to supervise the archery range and maintain safety lines.

- Build career-launching skills in team leadership, group facilitation, coaching, and risk management.- Spend your summer outdoors on a scenic 35-acre lakefront campus instead of behind a desk.- Competitive seasonal salary with no evening or weekend hours (Monday through Friday schedule).- Nutritious, complimentary daily hot and cold lunches provided.- Opportunity for your child(ren) to attend camp at discounted tuition.- Pre-camp orientation and hands-on activity leadership training.- Become part of a welcoming, high-spirited camp family and build lifelong professional connections.

Willow Lake Day Camp is a premier, family-owned day camp situated on 35 shaded acres in Lake Hopatcong, New Jersey. For over 40 years, our vibrant camp community has provided exceptional summer experiences for campers ages 3 through 15 across athletics, arts, outdoor adventure, and aquatics. We champion our Dream Big philosophy by cultivating an inclusive, spirited environment where campers and staff alike build confidence, leadership skills, and lifelong friendships.

Our picturesque 35-acre campus is located on the north shore of Lake Hopatcong in northwest New Jersey. The property features manicured athletic fields, shaded woodland groves, dedicated creative arts studios, and expansive adventure facilities designed for age-appropriate growth and exploration.