WORK LOCATION: Grant Walker 4-H Educational Center Pollock LA
POSITION DESCRIPTION: 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.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
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.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Preferred applicant will have a Bachelors 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.
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
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.
SALARY AND BENEFITS: Salary will commensurate with experience. Housing options are available on-site meals and snacks will be available. On-site housing preference given to those residing furthest from camp.
DATE AVAILABLE: Camp session is May 25-July 30 2026. LOST Camp takes place July 30-August 2 2026. Required training period is May 14-22 2026. Camp will not be in session the week of June.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: March 2 2026 or until a suitable candidate is identified.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Must apply online at submit cover letter resume and two letters of recommendation for application to be complete.
The LSU Agricultural Center is a statewide campus of the LSU System and provides equal opportunities in programs and employment. An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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.
Positions approved to work outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State Universitys 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 AgCenters website at .
Questions or concerns can be directed to the LSU AgCenter Human Resources Management Office at or emailed .
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