4-H Camp Staff

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Job Posting Title:

4-H Camp Staff

   

Position Type:

Transient (Fixed Term) (Seasonal)

   

Department:

LSUAG PL4 - GWEC - Camp Staff (Adam Michael OMalley (00013393))

   

Work Location:

Camp Grant Walker Education Center

   

Pay Grade:

Temporary

   

Job Description:

WORK LOCATION:  Grant Walker 4-H Educational Center, Pollock LA

POSITION DESCRIPTION:  This position will serve as a member of our summer camp staff team. This position includes a week-long training program and ten-week camps.  The staff member will serve as an assistant to an instructor, who teaches specific subject matter in an educational format to an audience of approximately 25-50 youth at a time in grades 4th–6th, in a camp setting. The staff member will work with other summer staff in providing safe supervision of youth while at camp and support 4-H professionals, volunteers, and members in conducting meaningful educational experiences and to help youth develop social skills. Staff will have various recreational responsibilities that could include the following: canoeing, archery, swimming, line dancing, and more. Camp staff work under the direct supervision of the 4-H Program Coordinator who serves as the supervising professional to implement all policies and procedures of the 4-H Summer Camp, LSU AgCenter, and the Louisiana 4-H Youth Development Program.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Utilizing experiential learning techniques to teach youth in one or more of the following fields:  Water Safety; Outdoor Skills; Science, Engineering & Technology; Food & Fitness; General Arts; and Wetlands.
• Responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of teaching area and equipment.
• Provide guidance, supervision, and fun for campers.
• Attend all meetings as scheduled by the 4-H Program Coordinator and Camp Director.
• Assists with parish arrival and departure procedures.
• Adheres to all 4-H Camp Grant Walker policies and procedures as outlined in the staff manual.
• Performs other duties as needed.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Preference given to applicants who:

• Attended college for two years and are at a Junior or Senior credit hour level.
• Enrolled in agriculture education, education, social or behavioral sciences, or any other field related to specific subject matter.
• Prior experience working with or supervising children.
• Good interpersonal and problem-solving skills.  Ability to work independently and as a team.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Work collaboratively with adults and volunteers.
• Must be AED/CPR certified (training is provided).
• Must complete an employee background check and be approved by the LSU AgCenter Human Resource Management Unit.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Work and manage youth in the outdoors and group situations.
• Ability to be in water with campers during swim activities.
• Ability to maintain enthusiasm and energy for long durations of time.
• Ability to work under pressure with changing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work long hours, outside/hot conditions, and be on feet for long periods of time.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and deal with sensitive issues with tact and discretion.

SALARY AND BENEFITS:  Salary will commensurate with experience. Housing options are available on-site, meals and snacks will be available. On-site housing preference given to those residing furthest from camp.

DATE AVAILABLE:  Camp session is May 26-July 31, 2025. LOST Camp takes place July 31-August 3, 2025. Required training period is May 15-23, 2025. Camp will not be in session the week of June 16–20, 2025.

CAMP SESSIONS: The 2025 Summer Camp season will be divided into two sessions: Session A (Weeks 1-4) & Session B (Weeks 5-LOST). New team members and returning staff who request it may be assigned to a single session or the entire summer at the discretion of camp administration. All assignments will be finalized prior to offer letters being issued

APPLICATION DEADLINE:  March 1, 2025, or until a suitable candidate is identified.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Must apply online at