Transient - 4-H Camp Staff (Riflery)

Louisiana State University • Walker, MI

8d • Onsite

About The Position

This individual will serve as the lead instructor teaching Riflery and outdoor skills 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 two other assigned camp staff before and after track time each day. The 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 under the direct supervision 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

• Preferred applicant will have a Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Social or Behavioral Sciences, or field related to outdoor skills.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must have a 4-H Shooting Sports Rifle Instructor Level 1 or NRA certification.
• Must complete the employee background screening process and be approved by the LSU AgCenter Human Resource Management Unit.
• The candidate must demonstrate excellent communication and teamwork skills and work efficiently with youth in group situations.
• Training and experience in teaching Riflery to youth.
• Desire and ability to work with youth outdoors in varied conditions.
• Ability to communicate and collaborate with groups participating (various ages and skill levels) and provide necessary instruction to campers.
• Ability to enforce appropriate safety regulations and emergency procedures, and apply proper behavior management techniques.

Responsibilities

• Teach classes in rifle using established safety protocols.
• Prepare detailed lesson plans for at least 2.5 hours of instruction including rainy day class time instruction in Riflery.
• Maintain equipment, including guns, ammo, ear, and eye protection, and targets.
• Conduct daily inspection and cleaning of the range.
• Ensure that camp staff and campers know and follow safety and educational procedures.
• Other program responsibilities as assigned by the 4-H Program Coordinator.

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

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