MarineQuest Summer Program Day Staff 2026

MarineQuest Summer Program Day Staff 2026 Job Title: Camp Aide Position Type: SHRA Temporary Work Hours: Half Day: 7:15 AM – 12:15 PM Monday–Friday; Full Day: 7:15 AM – 4:15 PM Monday–Thursday, 7:15 AM – 1:45 PM Friday Work Days: Weekday (Monday–Friday); Specialty Staff (variable hours Monday–Friday); Weekend (Friday–Sunday) Hours per Week: Half Day 25 hrs, Specialty Staff 20–30 hrs, Full Day 40 hrs (possible 5 hrs overtime) Pay Range: $12 – $18 per hour, dependent on qualifications and specific position Primary Purpose MarineQuest summer program instructors lead informal educational and recreational marine science activities with youth (ages 4–17) for individual and group participation. Instructors lead program activities in various settings including academic labs, classrooms, beaches, marsh, docks, and other public marine science sites. Successful candidates are placed in age‑specific program lines or specialty teaching roles, where they will learn multiple curricula. Minimum Education and Experience Requirements Graduation from high school and prior experience leading recreational activities. Ability to work outdoors in Wilmington, NC summer conditions. Ability to navigate uneven surfaces such as sand, marsh mud, and floating docks. Specific qualifications for MarineQuest Summer Program Instructor and Specialty Staff depend on the individual position. Example: Dive Program Instructors must have at least an Advanced Open Water Certification and a current lifeguard certification. Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills & Experience Knowledge of marine sciences is a plus. Experience teaching K‑12 students. Ability to carry 35 lbs. Completion of bachelor’s degree or equivalent. Lifeguard certification preferred and in most cases required (must be signed up for a certification course within 30 days of returning a signed Letter of Agreement). Required Certifications or Licensure First Aid and CPR Certification (must be obtained by June 1, 2026). Completion of online training modules and attendance at MarineQuest in‑person staff training held June 1–5, 2026. EEO Statement UNCW does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, sex, age, color, national origin, religion, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation, veteran status, military service member status, genetic information, or relationship to other university constituents – except where sex, age, or ability represent bona fide educational or occupational qualifications or where marital status is a statutorily established eligibility criterion for State funded employee benefit programs. Eligibility for Employment Final candidates are subject to criminal and sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. UNC Wilmington participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. #J-18808-Ljbffr