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Job Posting Title:
Transient - 4-H Camp Lifeguard
Position Type:
Transient (Fixed Term) (Seasonal)
Department:
LSUAG PL4 - GWEC - Camp Staff (Lana Craig (00070729))
Work Location:
Camp Grant Walker Office
Pay Grade:
Temporary
Job Description:
WORK LOCATION: Grant Walker 4-H Educational Center, Pollock, LA.
DESCRIPTION: The Grant 4-H Educational Center seeks dynamically certified lifeguards to work at our pond and pool as swim instructor and traditional lifeguard. This individual will serve as a lifeguard for all camp waterfront operations; provide constant surveillance of waterfront activities; maintain the cleanliness of the pool and pond area; plan swimming activities at all water areas and conduct daily swimming lessons.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
· Assist in coordinating and maintaining all waterfront programs.
· Ensure the camp staff and campers know and follow safety procedures at all water areas.
· Provides surveillance of pool and pond activities to help prevent injuries.
· Directs and supervises the behavior of all swimmers to ensure compliance with water safety rules.
· Teach swim lessons.
· Maintains the cleanliness of the pool and pond area.
· Daily inspection and cleaning of kayaks, canoes, dock areas, and life jackets.
· Make sure that all boating equipment is secured before personnel leave the pond area.
· Monitors pond activities to include swimming, canoe, and kayaking, etc.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
· Knowledge of and ability to perform first aid procedures and life-saving techniques.
· Ability to supervise swimmers and provide constant surveillance of pool activities to ensure swimmer safety and to respond to emergency rescue when needed.
· Ability to enforce all pool rules.
· Ability to build and maintain productive mentor relationships with children and youth.
· Ability to communicate effectively with campers, camp staff, 4-H Agents, and adults.
· Ability to react quickly and calmly in emergencies.
· Ability to meet attendance requirements.
QUALIFICATIONS:
· Preferably at least 18 years of age. Junior and Senior level college students preferred.
· Certification as a Lifeguard by a nationally recognized certifying organization (American Lifeguard Association or Red Cross).
· One-year experience working as a lifeguard preferred, OR any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
· Must complete the employee background screening process by the LSU AgCenter Human Resource Management Unit.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Long periods of standing, sitting, carrying, stooping, and stretching. Eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity to manipulate lifeguard equipment and activities are required. The ability to lift up to 50 lbs. or more. Operate daily with exposure to the sun and heat and varying environmental conditions.
SALARY AND BENEFITS: Salary will be commensurate with experience. Housing options are available on site upon request, availability, and job responsibility. Meals and snacks are also available.
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 22–25, 2026.
CAMP SESSIONS: The 2026 Summer Camp season will be divided into two sessions: Session A (Weeks 1-4) & Session
B (Weeks 5-LOST). New team members and returning staff who request it may be assigned to a single session or the entire summer at the discretion of camp administration. All assignments will be finalized prior to offer letters being issued.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: March 2, 2026, or until a suitable candidate is identified.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Must apply online at https://lsu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/LSU
MUST 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.
Additional Job Description:
Competencies:
NoneSpecial Instructions:
4-H Camp Lifeguard
Posting Date:
January 21, 2026
Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):
March 3, 2026
Additional Position Information:
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 University’s 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.
Essential Position (Y/N):
About the LSU Agricultural Center:
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 AgCenter’s website at www.lsuagcenter.com.
The LSU Agricultural Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
HCM Contact Information:
Questions or concerns can be directed to the LSU AgCenter Human Resources Management Office at 225-578-2258 or emailed [email protected].
Other facts
About Louisiana State University
Welcome to Louisiana State University, home of the "Fighting Tigers" and their Bengal tiger mascot, Mike VI. LSU is the flagship institution of the state of Louisiana and is one of only 30 universities nationwide holding land-grant, sea-grant and space-grant status.
Since 1860, LSU has served the people of Louisiana, the region, the nation, and the world through extensive, multipurpose programs encompassing instruction, research, and public service. The University brings in more than $150 million annually in outside research grants and contracts, a significant factor for the Louisiana economy.
LSU Chemistry is one of six departments in the College of Science and is currently designated as a Foundation of Excellence Department due to the outstanding accomplishments of our faculty, staff, and students in terms of teaching/learning, research, and service. The Department of Chemistry has LSU's largest PhD program and is one of the best-equipped Chemistry departments in the United States.
What you'll do
- The lifeguard will oversee all camp waterfront operations, ensuring safety and cleanliness at the pool and pond areas. They will also plan swimming activities and conduct daily swimming lessons.
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