Sea Camp & Sea Sibs Instructors
Instructors (2 positions)
Sea Camp instructors will lead two different programs (Coastal Cruisers and Treasure SEAkers) throughout the summer alternating weeks between sessions. As a Coastal Cruisers instructor you will help students discover the migratory species that “cruise” our coast. As a Treasure SEAkers instructor you will help students discover the history of seafaring along our coast including whalers, pirates, and blockade runners. Both programs include field trips to the beach, marsh, bird sanctuary, fouling station, maritime forest, Center for Marine Science and NC Aquarium. As a Sea Sibs instructor you will teach siblings, cousins, and family friends of different ages (5-9) about family relationships among marine organisms. This is your chance to help participants make buddies with some amazing sea creatures as you fish, seine, snorkel and discover our coastal habitats.
Student ages 7 - 8 and 5 - 9 (dependent on program taught each week)
Duties:
- Provide “hands-on, feet-wet” instruction for campers age 7-8 and 5-9
- Supervise campers in classroom, in field, and during lunch
- Provide first aid to campers
- Behavior management
- General clean up and maintenance of camp
Qualifications:
- Must be able to lead and participate in 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 youth
- Preference is for candidates who have already completed a bachelors degree in a field of study related to the marine sciences. Minimum requirement is two years towards a bachelor’s degree in a field of study related to the marine sciences.
- Knowledge of local marine habitats is 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)
Terms of Employment:
- June 16 through August 9, Monday through Friday (possible one week extension dependent on camp attendance)
- Training during the week of June 9 through June 16
- Average Sea Camp work week is 40 hours from 7:45am-4:15pm Monday-Thursday, and 7:45am-1:45pm Friday. Average Sea Sibs work week is 22.5 hours, from 7:45am-12:15pm.
- Pay rate starts at $8.50/hr, dependent on qualifications
- Employment is subject to a criminal and Homeland Security background check
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