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Employment Opportunities in 2009

2009 North Central Camp Paid Internship Position (.PDF)

2009 Summer Camping Jobs Click here for printable file (.PDF)

North Central, Carlisle June 2-July 31
J.M. Feltner, London May 26-July 30 (off week of June 15)
West Kentucky, Dawson Springs June 1-July 23
Lake Cumberland, Nancy June 2-July 24


The University of Kentucky 4-H Camping Program is looking for qualified, highly motivated and creative employees.

  • 4-H Camping in Kentucky is one of the largest co-educational camping programs in the nation.
  • Our camps are located at (4) four locations in the state encompassing 300-1,500 acres. All sites are American Camp Association (ACA) accredited.
  • We camp approximately 8,000 young people each summer.
  • Summer 4-H Camps are co-educational for 9-14 year olds and are from four to five days in length.
  • Our Camp staff does not stay in the cabins with the children. Staff has separate living quarters. Room and board are provided during camp sessions only.
  • Applications must be completed online at www.uky.edu/hr/ukjobs. For more information about the application process, go to http://www.kentucky4h.org/camp and click on Camp Employment Opportunities.
  • All camp staff are required to be CPR and FIRST AID trained and certified before they can be employed by the 4-H camping program.
  • Prospective applicants need to be aware that ALL employees are required to attend the pre-camp training program. Training dates in 2009 are:
    • Managers Training: April 24-26, 2009
    • All Camp Instructors Training: May 17-20 at Lake Cumberland 4-H Educational Center, Jabez
    • May 20-22 at each camp
  • All camp employees must have a health care examination conducted by licensed medical personnel within the last 24 months prior to the start of camping season.
  • Pre-Employment National Criminal background checks will be conducted on all new University of Kentucky employees.
  • Staff will work 40 hours or more per camping session (4 days or 5 days).
  • Interviews for 2009 (including returning staff) will be conducted during mid to late March.
  • The (4) four camps have different staffing needs. They are as follows:

J. M. Feltner, London
Camp Manager
EMT
Lifeguard-Swimming Instructor (2)
Lifeguard-Canoe Instructor (1)
Low Ropes Instructor (1)
Nature/Fishing Instructor (1)
Archery Instructor (1)
Rifle Instructor (1)
Recreation/Special Events Coordinator (1)

North Central, Carlisle
Camp Manager
EMT
Lifeguard-Swimming Instructor (2)
Lifeguard-Canoe Instructor (1)
Low Ropes Instructor (1)
Nature/Fishing Instructor (1)
Archery Instructor (1)
Rifle Instructor (1)
Recreation/Special Events Coordinator (1
)

Lake Cumberland, Nancy
Camp Manager
EMT
Lifeguard-Swimming Instructor (2)
Lifeguard-Canoe Instructor (2)
Challenge Course Instructor (low & high ropes) (2)
Nature/Fishing/Ropes Instructor (1)
Archery/Rifle Instructor (1)
Recreation/Special Events Coordinator (1)

West Kentucky , Dawson Springs
Camp Manger
EMT
Lifeguard-Swimming Instructor (2)
Lifeguard-Canoe Instructor (1)
Challenge Course Instructor (low & high ropes) (2)
Nature/Fishing Instructor (1)
Archery Instructor (1)
Rifle Instructor (1)
Recreation/Special Events Instructor (1)


 

 

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