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Conservation Camp Counselor (Interim)
Pay Grade
05
Salary
$11.25 - $13.29 Hourly
Employment Type
EXECUTIVE BRANCH | LESS THAN 9 MONTHS MAXIMUM | INELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK
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Hiring Agency
Tourism, Arts, & Heritage Cabinet | Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Resources
Location
Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources
103 Camp Earl Wallace Road
Monticello KY 42633 USA
103 Camp Earl Wallace Road
Monticello KY 42633 USA
Description
Would you like to work with people who are dedicated to conserving the Commonwealth's Fish and Wildlife Resources? Do you want to be part of an agency that provides opportunities for everyone to enjoy the outdoors by fishing, hunting, boating, recreational shooting, wildlife watching or related activities in Kentucky?
Join us in the exciting, innovative, and rewarding environment of the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources (KDFWR)! These are seasonal positions at Camp Earl Wallace. The Conservation Camp Counselor will instruct and assist in the instruction of campers in a program of archery, swimming, water safety, hunter safety, first aid, or nature study.
This is an Interim position. An Interim position means a position established to address a one-time or recurring need of less than nine (9) months duration and exempt from the classified service under KRS 18A.115.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
Join us in the exciting, innovative, and rewarding environment of the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources (KDFWR)! These are seasonal positions at Camp Earl Wallace. The Conservation Camp Counselor will instruct and assist in the instruction of campers in a program of archery, swimming, water safety, hunter safety, first aid, or nature study.
This is an Interim position. An Interim position means a position established to address a one-time or recurring need of less than nine (9) months duration and exempt from the classified service under KRS 18A.115.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Instructs and assists in the instruction of campers in various Conservation Camp programs.
- Teaches and demonstrates applicable methods, principles, and techniques.
- Works with young campers in developing sportsmanship, leadership, and an appreciation for and an interest in the conservation of natural resources.
- Counsels the campers and has responsibility for monitoring campers in their cabins at night.
- Leads general camping activities.
- First Aid and CPR certified, certified lifeguard, basic archery instructor, and a hunter education Instructor.
- Responsible and positive outlook.
- A willingness to work as part of a team.
- A self-starter/motivated individual.
- Adaptability and Flexibility.
Minimum Requirements
EDUCATION: NONE
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: NONE
Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: NONE
Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: NONE
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): Upon employment, must obtain certification in one of the following areas no later than thirty (30) days from employment commencement date: Red Cross Water Safety Instructor; Red Cross Life Guard; Red Cross Life Guard Instructor; Red Cross Basic Life Saving; Red Cross Small Craft Instructor; Red Cross Standard First Aid; Red Cross Small Craft Safety; American Heart Association Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR); Red Cross CPR; Hunter Education Certificate; Hunter Education Instructor; NRA Instructor Certification; Bow hunter Education Instructor Certificate; Boater Education Certificate; or Basic Archery Instructor Training Certificate.
Must maintain any required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials for the length of employment in this classification. Employing agency is responsible for ensuring employee possesses and maintains required licensure(s), certification(s) or other credentials.
Must maintain any required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials for the length of employment in this classification. Employing agency is responsible for ensuring employee possesses and maintains required licensure(s), certification(s) or other credentials.
Working Conditions
Works in a conservation summer camp for young people. Duties are performed in a rustic setting and most of the time are spent outside. May be called upon to work with young people attending the camp during the evening hours.
If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Jasmine Johnson at jasminej.johnson@ky.gov
An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D
