Kentucky 4-H Camp Staff 2025

Job Title
Kentucky 4-H Camp Staff 2025


Requisition Number
DU12663


Department Name
81360:4-H CENTRAL OPERATIONS


Work Location
Lexington, KY


Salary Range
$1,500 - $3,100 per month, meals, and housing. Visit www.4hcampjobs.com to see a more precise salary based on job duties.


Type of Position
Temporary


Position Time Status
Full-Time


Required Education

High school diploma or GED required; College experience preferred



Required Related Experience

Applicants must be 18 years of age or older by May 12, 2025 for
employment. Experience in the position for which the applicant is applying is
preferred.



Required License/Registration/Certification

Applicants applying for an aquatics or Camp Program Educator position must
possess a lifeguard certification from a nationally recognized organization valid
through the entirety of summer and/or complete an aquatics training and
certification session with 4-H staff. Lifeguards must be able to swim up to 500 yards
lap swim without stopping, tread water for 2 minutes without use of hands, and
retrieve a 10 pound object from 10 feet of water without goggles.






Physical Requirements

Applicant must be available to work long hours in a noisy environment, work in
outside/hot conditions, and be on feet for long periods of time.



Shift

Days, nights, and some weekends. Staff are expected to live on the camp property
and follow safety recommendations while on and off duty. Internship
positions are mid-May 2025 through early August 2025.



Job Summary

Kentucky 4-H Camping is seeking summer staff who can provide exceptional
customer service, high-quality educational programming, and endless fun for the
13,000+ campers and volunteers attending four residential 4-H camp facilities for
summer 2025: (Lake Cumberland 4-H Camp, Nancy, KY; Feltner 4-H Camp, London,
KY; North Central 4-H Camp, Carlisle, KY; West Kentucky 4-H Camp, Dawson
Springs, KY).

Available intern positions include (varies by locations): Program
Educator, Shooting Sports, Leadership Development, Challenge Course,
Environmental Education, Agriculture Education, and Aquatics. To view job
descriptions and responsibilities visit www.4hcampjobs.com.



Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

N/A



Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No


Preferred Education/Experience

N/A



Deadline to Apply
02/07/2025


Our University Community

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As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.