AgCenter Summer 4-H Camp Staff

Louisiana State University

11d • 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.
• The LSU AgCenter has an attractive benefits package with a wide variety of benefit options. Benefits offered include 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, and possible educational leave and tuition exemption for coursework at campuses of the LSU System.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees