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SCIENCE INSTRUCTOR / CABIN COUNSELOR
Newfound Harbor Marine Institute at Seacamp
Posted on Apr 9, 2025
ACCOUNTABILITY: To the Science Program Director and Unit Leader
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Be at least 21 years of age
- Bachelor’s degree awarded by a fully accredited college or university in a field of study related to the marine sciences and/or outdoor education.
- One year of teaching experience preferred, or completed a season as a science instructor or intern at NHMI. SCUBA certification preferred.
- Experienced in supervising young people in group activities. 1. Possess or successfully complete during staff training: American Red Cross Waterfront Lifeguarding, First Aid, CPR\AED PR, Administering Emergency Oxygen, and When Help Is Delayed. 2. NAUI (equivalent) Skin Diving Leadership and Rescue Diver, if certified. 3. USCG Limited Operator of Uninspected Passenger Vessels (OUPV) Credentials. 4. Online Florida Safe Boating Course (completed prior to arrival).
- Must successfully complete the Seacamp Captain's Workshop during staff training (written and practical).
- Must be able to lead and actively participate in rigorous outdoor learning experiences.
- Must demonstrate a high level of enthusiasm and willingness to work in a leadership capacity.
- Possess current U.S. driver’s license with a good driving record.
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Conduct yourself in a professional manner that creates a cohesive community environment.
- Maintain an awareness of the total camp situation at all times, and take all necessary steps to ensure the health, safety and welfare of all persons (participants, staff, and guests).
- Make participants aware of Seacamp health and safety regulations and enforce those regulations and policies.
- Uphold and enforce Seacamp operating and conservation policies.
- Become thoroughly familiar with local marine study/dive areas.
- Maintain proficiency in boat and engine operation and be familiar with and heed all boating rules of the road, USCG regulations, and Seacamp boating policies and procedures.
- Provide supervision and care of equipment.
- Participate in general planning of program activities.
- Actively participate in staff training and post-season clean-up.
- Work within Maintenance, Office, Kitchen, and Hospitality Services as assigned.
- Act as a table head during meals.
- Supervise and assist participants during dorm and dining hall clean-up activities.
- Attend all scheduled meetings
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Help each participant adjust to other participants, staff, and camp life.
- Maintain and submit accurate and complete course outlines, class records, and evaluations for each program.
- Lead field trips, discussions, A/V presentations, and lab exercises.
- Maintain the lab and all scientific equipment and wares in neat and functional condition.
- Clean and protect delicate and/or fragile instruments immediately after using.
- Report all requisitions for materials and supplies to appropriate leadership staff member.
- Lead and guide a cabin group of 5 to 10 campers (summer camp).
- Instruct or assist with other program activities as hired or assigned.
- Act as a driver for program and general transportation.
- Supervise participants during clean-up, rest hour, free time, evening program, and bedtime as assigned.
- Participate in camp functions and assist with participant supervision as assigned.
- Take responsibility for an assigned aspect of camp (i.e., lab equipment, science resources, unit leader, etc.).
- Coordinate all aspects of an assigned school group’s visit, including orientation, room assignments, meals, other program staff, and program activities.
- Supervise dorms after evening program, including checking each room for the proper numbers & names of participants, and ensuring that participants are quiet after “lights out”.
- Perform any other duties necessary to the operation of Seacamp and the well-being of participants, guests, & staff.
Newfound Harbor Marine Institute at Seacamp is an equal opportunity employer.