Kentucky 4-H Camp Staff 2027

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 10, 2027 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. ShiftDays, 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 2027 through early August 2027.

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 2026: (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, and Aquatics. To view job descriptions and responsibilities visit www.4hcampjobs.com. Skills / Knowledge / AbilitiesN/A Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? NoPreferred Education/ExperienceN/A Deadline to Apply 02/22/2027 Our University Community We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus. The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status. 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.