“I find the Airfield Conference Center to be delightful, friendly, with beautiful grounds and delicious food. I have been coming to Airfield for years and look forward to my return visits.“Shirley S. Yancey
Employment Opportunities
Summer Program Staff (Junior 4-H Camp)
The Airfield 4-H Center employs approximately 14 seasonal program staff to conduct Junior 4-H Camp. Typically, Airfield 4-H Center summer staff are 18 or older and have work and/or volunteer experience working with camp programs, 4-H, teaching, or recreation programs. In some areas, previous training and/or certification may be required (i.e. Lifeguards). The Airfield 4-H Center offers different options in employment. Summer camp is usually 10 weeks with one week of state training.
See the listing below for available positions, brief descriptions and their requirements. Review of applications and interviews will begin December 2011 and continue until positions are filled. For more information or to apply please contact us.
Summer Camp Staff Positions
- Administrative Assistant - Assist the Program Director with the implementation of the camp program. Direct supervision of other program staff and assist with other camp duties as assigned At least 2 years camp experience required.
- Challenge Course Instructor - Conduct Low Ropes course, along with games and initiatives. Responsible for safety, planning, and equipment. Will assist with overall delivery of camp program. Some experience with ropes desired but not required.
- Archery Instructor - Responsible for teaching safety, basic archery skills, and care of equipment Will assist with overall delivery of camp program. Experience required.
- Riflery Instructor - Responsible for teaching safety, basic shooting skills using BB, pellet and.22 caliber rifles. Maintenance and upkeep of equipment. Will assist with overall delivery of camp program. Experience required.
- Swimming Instructor - Responsible for teaching beginning and more advanced swimming classes. Prefer WSI certification and current lifeguard certification. Will assist with overall delivery of camp program.
- Lifeguard - Requires certification. Will assist with overall delivery of camp program.
- Camp Medical Representative - Responsible for medicine distribution and leading health care services to camp groups. Responsible for maintaining first aid supplies, organizing camp health records, clinic, and assist with other camp duties when possible. Minimum requirement: First Aid/CPR certified and organizational skills.
- Beginning Horsemanship Instructor - Responsible for teaching basic horsemanship class. Topics include safety, grooming, parts of a horse, tack & equipment, mounting and lead line. Experience with teaching and horses required.
- Other Instructors - (Outdoor Living Skills/Nature, LEGO Robotics, Multimedia, etc.) Responsible for teaching in specific area, equipment maintenance and upkeep, and other class duties. Will assist with overall delivery of camp program.
