Title: Shooting Sports and Wildlife Instructor/Counselor
Work Dates: May 17 – August 9, 2020
Location: Camp Bob Cooper, Summerton, South Carolina
Description:
The camp is located on YLI’s Camp Bob Cooper directly on Lake Marion (South Carolina’s largest lake). A
majority of the camp week will focus on hunting and fishing techniques, wildlife ecology, ATVs, outdoor
survival skills and shooting sports activities (shotgun, rifle and archery). Instructors will be trained and
certified in these areas. In addition to these activities we will also utilize other components such as
swimming, team building, recreation and sporting clays. Our Advanced camp offers enhanced hunting
skills and game calling at Backwoods Quail Club. You can look at our camp by going to our website at
http://wildlifesummer.camp/
Principal Duties:
ï‚· Teach components of the Wildlife Ecology and Shooting Sports curriculum (training provided).
ï‚· Lead students in daily program classes and activities (wake-up, meals, campfire, and wrap-up).
ï‚· Be actively involved in all program activities, leading and participating in evening
recreational and instructional times as scheduled.
ï‚· Perform direct supervision of children while involved in classes and activities.
ï‚· Perform camp counselor duties including staying and attending to campers over night while
they are at camp.
ï‚· Assist in routine clean up.
ï‚· Perform tasks assigned by leadership staff.
Qualifications:
ï‚· Pursuing BA or BS in Biology, Wildlife and Fisheries, Natural Resources, or related field is
preferred –Juniors, Seniors, and graduates preferred.
ï‚· Experience with hunting and shooting sports preferred but not necessary (we will train those
without experience).
ï‚· Residential camp experience preferred.
ï‚· Must have the patience, understanding, flexibility, and energy to work and live with campers
and staff.
ï‚· Must be willing to sacrifice, adapt, and work hard as part of a team.
Salary: $440 - $580 twice a month plus lodging, meals during camp and a sickness/accidental insurance
plan.