Transient - 4-H Camp Assistant Track Instructor

Louisiana State University • Walker, MI

8d • Onsite

About The Position

This individual will serve as an assistant instructor teaching under the supervision of our lead track instructor in areas related to science, engineering, and technology, healthy living, or environmental science subject matter in a track format to an audience of up to 25-50 youth at a time, grades 4th – 6th, in a camp setting. This person will be responsible for meeting with and operating under the direction of a lead track instructor. The assistant track instructor will join other summer staff in providing safe supervision of youth while at camp and will support 4-H professionals, volunteers, and members in conducting meaningful educational experiences to help a child develop life skills. Works within the leadership of the 4-H Program Coordinator to implement all policies and procedures of the LSU AgCenter and the Louisiana 4-H Youth Development program.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Social or Behavioral Sciences, or field related to Science, Engineering, and Technology, Nutrition or Physical Education, and/or Environmental Science or other related field.
• Must complete the employee background screening process and be approved by the LSU AgCenter Human Resource Management Unit.
• Professional communication skills, both written and oral. Work efficiently with youth in group situations.

Nice To Haves

• Incorporate adult volunteers, camp staff, counselors, and campers into the track as teaching assistants/helpers who are also learners.
• Ability to communicate and direct small and large groups of youth.
• Flexibility in schedules and programming.
• Efficient organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to coordinate and manage resources.
• Excellent attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Teach concept-based, science, engineering, technology, nutrition and fitness, or environmental education curriculum, utilizing a mix of outdoor and classroom settings for campers.
• Prepare and coordinate track lesson plans with the 4-H Program Coordinator and Lead Track Instructors prior to camp.
• Maintain, manage, request equipment, and supplies for the track.
• Clean teaching areas daily.

Benefits

• Salary will be commensurate with experience.
• Housing options are available on site upon request, availability, and job responsibility.
• Meals and snacks are also 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

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees