Camp Woodie Shooting Instructor

Working at Camp Leopold or Camp Woodie means making a real impact while doing work that matters. Staff spend their days outdoors inspiring kids to explore nature, learn conservation, and build confidence through hands-on experiences. It’s a fun, high-energy environment with a strong team culture, meaningful leadership opportunities, and skills that carry into careers in education, conservation, and beyond. If you want a job that’s active, purpose-driven, and genuinely rewarding, camp is the place to be.

Job Overview

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.

Minimum Requirements

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 equivalent or higher education experience
• Must be at least 21 years old
• Prior shooting instruction experience is required

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