Title: Wildlife Ecology and Shooting Sports Instructor/Counselor Work Dates: May – August 2016
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, ATV riding, outdoor survival skills, shotgun training, rifle training, and archery training. Instructors will be trained and certified in these areas. In addition to these activities we will also utilize other components such as swimming, team courses, night hikes and sporting clays. Our Advanced camp offers enhanced hunting skills and game calling at Back Woods Quail Club. You can take a look at our camp by going to our website at http://wildlifesummer.camp/
Principle Duties:
- Teach components of the Wildlife Ecology and Shooting Sports curriculum (training provided).
- Lead students in daily program classes and activities (wake-up, meals, canteen, campfire, and wrap-up).
- Be actively involved in all program activities, leading and participating in evening recreational and instructional times as scheduled.
- Perform direct supervision of children while involved in classes and
- Perform camp counselor duties including staying and attending to campers over night while they are at
Qualifications:
- BA or BS in Biology, Wildlife and Fisheries, Natural Resources, or related field is preferred –juniors, seniors, and graduates should
- Experience with hunting and shooting sports preferred but not necessary (we will train those without experience).
- Residential camp experience
- Must have the patience, understanding, flexibility, and energy to work and live with campers and
- Must be willing to sacrifice, adapt, and work hard as part of a
Salary: $440 - $580 twice a month plus room and board and a sickness/accidental insurance plan. Contact:
If you are interested in the position please send your resume and three professional references to Candice Heatherly at ceharpe@clemson.edu
Clemson University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any individual or group of individuals on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status or genetic information.