Archery Specialist

Job Type

Temporary

Description
Camp Mendocino
is a residential summer camp located in Northern California, four hours north of San Francisco and spread over 2,000 acres. We provide transportation between San Francisco and Camp at the start and end of the summer. All Camp employees are expected to live, sleep and work at Camp. As a program of the Boys & Girls Clubs of San Francisco (BGCSF), we are dedicated to providing children and teens with safe, fun places to learn and grow, with professional staff to offer support and guidance, serving as caring mentors and role models.

Who are we:
We're not just a summer camp—we're a community. We provide a safe, transformative outdoor experience for youth from diverse backgrounds including youth from some of San Francisco's least resourced neighborhoods; grounded in diversity, equity, inclusion, belonging, and joy. Our staff culture values growth, teamwork, professionalism, and fun.

Who are you:
You are a youth-centered role model with strong emotional intelligence, integrity, and a love for the outdoors. You collaborate well, bring creativity and patience, and are eager to learn, grow, and support a diverse community of campers and staff.

Position Purpose
The
Archery Specialist
manages the archery program, fostering character development, skill building, peer mentoring, and good sportsmanship. This position is responsible for the entire archery area, equipment, and enforcing range safety.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure safety in the archery area
• Upkeep of archery equipment
• Teach groups of campers skills and knowledge of archery
• Foster character development consistent with BGCSF philosophy
• Participate in all camp activities, such as: talent shows, camp fires, and flagpole
• When not running programming, engage with assigned village, assuming all responsibilities of a Counselor, including overnight supervision of youth in cabins
• Engage campers with a positive attitude, including participating in cheers, talent shows, and overnight hikes
• Other duties as specified by direct supervisor

Requirements
Required Skills

• Experience providing youth instruction in archery
• Experience working with youth from disadvantaged circumstances
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with coworkers and campers
• Ability to handle difficult or stressful situations in a professional manner
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Desire to work outdoors 24/7

Preferred Skills

• Experience working with youth in an overnight camp setting
• Experience working with youth from disadvantaged circumstances
• US Archery Certification

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift 50lbs.
• Must be able to walk on uneven terrain for at least 3 miles
• Must be able to stand for 8 hours (with breaks)
• Must be able to work in temperatures ranging from 30° to 100°

Schedule

• Temporary/Seasonal Summer position.
• Applicants should be available June 12 - August 6, 2026 to work & live on-site at our Camp location in Northern California (Mendocino County).
• Staff members work 40-56 hours/week depending on position with two days off per week. Days off vary per session.

Lodging
Lodging is provided for all staff on site. Archery specialists will sleep on bunk beds in open-air cabins while supervising youth overnight.

Benefits

• Onsite lodging is provided for all staff.
• Three cooked meals per day are provided onsite, including on days off (gluten-free, vegan, & vegetarian options).
• Free onsite laundry.
• Employee Assistance Program: in-person counseling + 24/7 confidential mental health support.
• Onsite workout facilities.
• Free Wifi access in the staff lounge.
• Free 1-year membership to the American Camp Association

Pay
The wage range for this role takes into