AgCenter Summer 4-H Camp Staff

Louisiana State University

1d • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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; Gardening; 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.

Benefits

• Housing options are available on-site, meals and snacks will be available.
• retirement
• multiple medical insurance options
• supplemental insurances (dental, life, long-term disability, accident, vision, long-term care, etc.)
• Tax Saver Flexible Benefits Plan (saves tax dollars on some childcare and medical expenses)
• university holidays (14 per year)
• generous annual (vacation) and sick leave benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• possible educational leave and tuition exemption for coursework at campuses of the LSU System

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed