Job Description
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7/1/2025 (8:00 PM EDT)
25-00024
Conservation Camp Counselor Supervisor (Interim)
Pay Grade11
Salary
$17.00 - $24.24 Hourly
Employment Type
EXECUTIVE BRANCH | LESS THAN 9 MONTHS MAXIMUM | ELIGIBLE 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 WildlifeResources
1486 Camp Webb Road
Grayson, KY 41143 USA
Description
Would you like to work with people who are dedicated to conserving the Commonwealth's Fish and WildlifeResources? Do you want to be part of an agency that provides opportunities for everyone to enjoy the outdoorsby 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 WildlifeResources (KDFWR)! These are seasonal positions at Camp Robert Webb. The candidates will train and superviseConservation Camp Counselors assigned to assist in the instruction of campers. They will be responsible forprogrammatic aspects of unique activities. In absence of camp director, The Conservation Camp CounselorSupervisor is responsible for all aspects and resources of camp operations.
This is an Interim position. An Interim position means a position established to address a one-time orrecurring 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:
Provides instruction for camp counselors and campers in outdoor activities including swimming, boating,archery, shooting and firearm safety, fishing, and wildlife conservation.
Prepares reports and other necessary documents relative to program activities.
Ensures all necessary equipment is available and functional as prescribed for programmatic activities.
Conducts property and supply inventories and communicates needs and findings to camp director.
Addresses and helps resolve problems identified by counselors and campers. Constantly monitors conductof counselors to assure of appropriateness around children.
Learns and follows departmental rules, regulations, and policies dealing with conservation educationprogram.
Preferred Skills and Abilities include, but are not limited to, the following: First Aid and CPR certified, certified lifeguard, basic archery instructor, and a hunter educationInstructor.
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: Three months of experience as a camp counselor, school teacher, or in environmental, conservation, or nature education programs.
Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: Completion of 24 semester hours from college will substitute for required experience.
Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: NONE
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): NONE
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 Matt Gayheart at Matthew.Gayheart@ky.gov
An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D Commonwealth of Kentucky
Job Tags
Hourly pay, Interim role, Summer work, Seasonal work, Outdoor, Afternoon shift,