OCEANS & Oceans 17 Employment
Instructors (2 positions)
As an O.C.E.A.N.S instructor, you will teach students about the many different careers in marine science. You will challenge students to conduct scientific work on research cruises, in the lab and in the field. Students will also build ROVs and explore the potentials of aquaculture. Programs include a six-hour research cruise on the ocean; a trip to an undeveloped barrier island, field trips to beach, marshes, fouling station, rocky intertidal zone, sea turtle hospital, marine technology program, aquaculture lab, rock fossil quarry, Center for Marine Science, and other marine facilities.
As an Oceans 17 instructor you will have the opportunity to work with a select group of serious marine scientists as they collect and interpret data alongside researchers at UNCW over their three week stay. Students will learn numerous observation and collection techniques including SCUBA diving and ROV operation, in addition to examining the benefits of algal bio-fuel and aquaculture.
Duties:
- Provide “hands-on, feet-wet” instruction for campers age 15-17
- Supervise campers on land and water (including on boats), in classroom, in the field, and during lunch
- Provide first aid to campers
- General clean up and maintenance of camp
- Transport campers in 15-passenger vans safely
- Behavior management
- Lead a 6-8 hour research cruises
Qualifications:
- Must be at least 21 and have a valid driver’s license
- Must be able to lead and participate in demanding outdoor learning experiences (rain or shine)
- Must have strong oral communication skills to communicate effectively with campers, parents, and staff
- Must demonstrate initiative and leadership qualities
- Must have previous experience and desire to work with teens
- Knowledgeable in of all four major fields of marine science, plus familiarity with more recent areas of marine technology and biotechnology
- Minimum requirement – must have completed a bachelors degree in a field of study related to the marine sciences and be enrolled or completed a master’s program in similar field (or equivalent combination of school and professional experience)
- Knowledge of local marine habitats, boating and kayaking experience are all a plus
- CPR/First Aid is required (must be obtained by June 14, 2013)
- Lifeguard Certification is required (must be obtained by June 14, 2013; MarineQuest typically organizes an American Red Cross class before staff training begins. Cost is approximately $250.00. If interested in this option, please contact Janie McAuliffe)
- Advanced or higher level SCUBA certification is required (scientific diving experience preferred)
- Knowledge of current research techniques and practices related to marine science
- Experience with research presentations a plus
Terms of Employment:
- June 16 through Aug 2, Monday through Friday
- Training during the weeks of June 9 through June 16
- Average work week is 40 hours from 7:45am-4:15pm Monday-Thursday, and 7:45am-1:45pm some Fridays.
- Pay rate starts at $10.00/hr, dependent on qualifications
- Lunches provided while working
- Employment is subject to a criminal and Homeland Security background check
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