Kentucky 4-H Camp Staff 2026

Job Title
Kentucky 4-H Camp Staff 2026

Requisition Number
DU14102

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 11, 2026 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 2026 through early August 2026.

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 / Abilities

N/A

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No

Preferred Education/Experience

N/A

Deadline to Apply

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