Work Location: Grant Walker 4-H Educational Center, Pollock LA
Position Description: This individual will serve as the lead instructor who teaches nutrition and fitness subject matter in a track format to an audience of a maximum of 25-50 youth at a time, grades 4th - 6th, in a camp setting. This person will be responsible for meeting with and mentoring 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 social 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.
Teach fitness and nutrition curriculum, utilizing a mix of outdoor and classroom settings for campers.
Prepare and coordinate track lesson plans with the 4-H Program Coordinator prior to camp.
Maintain, manage, and request equipment and supplies.
Clean teaching spaces daily.
Bachelor’s degree in Education, Nutrition, or field related to food and nutrition.
At least one year of teaching experience and expertise.
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.
Incorporate adult volunteers 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.
Excellent organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent coordination and program management skills.
Exceptional attention to detail.
Salary: $2,700.00 for a nine-week period.
Date Available: Camp session is May 20-July 25, 2024. Work hours are Tuesday & Wednesday each week from 7:30 am until 12:00 pm, plus prep and clean-up time. The camp is not in session the week of June 17-21, 2024. The required training period will be May 13 – May 17, 2024.
Application Deadline: February 9, 2024, or until a suitable candidate is identified.
Application Procedure: Must apply online at https://lsu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/LSU
MUST submit a cover letter, resume, official transcripts, and two letters of recommendation for application to be considered complete.
The LSU Agricultural Center is a statewide campus of the LSU System and provides equal opportunities in
programs and employment. An Equal Opportunity Employer.
Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.
Benefits - 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. Specific benefits depend on job category, percent effort and length of employment.
Remote Work - Positions approved to work remotely outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University’s partner, nextSource Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance. Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement.
The LSU AgCenter, is one of eight campuses within the broader LSU enterprise (LSU System). The LSU AgCenter includes the Louisiana Agricultural Experiment Station, which conducts agricultural-based research, and the Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service, which extends the knowledge derived from research to the people of the state. The AgCenter is headquartered in Baton Rouge and has 12 “on campus” academic departments and five regions which are made up of 15 branch research stations and an extension office in each parish. For more information, visit the AgCenter’s website at www.lsuagcenter.com.
The LSU Agricultural Center is a statewide campus of the LSU System and provides equal opportunities in programs and employment. The AgCenter is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to fostering an environment of inclusion, respect, and appreciation of differences in individuals. To learn more, visit The AgCenter’s Diversity, Inclusion and Opportunity site.
The AgCenter is also designated as a State As a Model Employer (SAME) agency and provides assistance to persons needing accommodations or with the accessibility of materials.
Questions or concerns can be directed to the LSU AgCenter Human Resources Management Office at 225-578-2258 or emailed HRMHelp@agcenter.lsu.edu.
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