MarineQuest Summer Program Day Staff 2026

Posting Details

Posting Details University Information The University of North Carolina Wilmington, the states coastal university, is dedicated to the integration of teaching, mentoring, research, and service. Widely acknowledged for its world-class faculty and staff, and continuously recognized at a national level for scholarly excellence and affordability, UNCW offers a powerful academic experience that stimulates creative inquiry and critical thinking.

A public institution with nearly 18,000 students, UNCW offers a full range of baccalaureate- and graduate-level programs, as well as doctoral degrees in educational leadership, marine biology, nursing practice, and psychology, and many distance learning options, including clinical research, an accelerated RN-to-BSN program, an Executive M.B.A. program structured for working professionals, and the nations only bachelors degree program focused on coastal engineering.

The universitys efforts to advance research and scholarly activities have earned UNCW the elevated designation of Doctoral Universities High Research Activity" institution (R2) University by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. UNCW has been part of the University of North Carolina System since 1969.

MarineQuest - 31405 External Link to Posting: https://jobs.uncw.edu/postings/38038 Vacancy Number: TSP5589PST Working Title: MarineQuest Summer Program Day Staff 2026 Job Title: Camp Aide Temp Position Type: SHRA Temporary Job Category: Unspecified FLSA for Position: Nonexempt

Brief Summary of Work for this Position: MarineQuest summer program instructors lead informal educational and recreational marine science activities with youth ages 4 - 17 for individual and group participation. Instructors are expected to lead program activities in various settings, including UNCW academic labs, classrooms, beaches, marshes, docks, and other public marine science sites.

Successful candidates are placed in age-specific program lines or specialty teaching roles, except for the equipment manager, where they will learn multiple curriculums. Learn more about each programming line here.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

• Graduation from high school
• Prior experience leading recreational activities
• Ability to work outdoors in Wilmington, NC, summer conditions
• Ability to navigate uneven surfaces and terrain, such as sand, marsh, mud, and floating docks

Qualifications for MarineQuest Summer Program Instructor and Specialty Staff:

• Applicants should review each positions qualification requirements here. For example, Dive Program Instructors must have at least an Advanced Open Water Certification and have 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 a bachelors degree or equivalent
• Lifeguard Certification is 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
• Certifications must be obtained by June 1, 2026
• Must complete online training modules and attend MarineQuest in-person staff training held June 1st - 5th, 2026

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit:

College/School Information Work Hours:

• Half Day Instructors: 7:15 AM - 12:15 PM, Monday - Friday
• Full Day Instructors: 7:15 AM - 4:15 PM, Monday-Thursday, and 7:15 AM - 1:45 PM, Friday Work Days:
• Week Day positions: Monday-Friday
• Specialty Staff: variable hours, Monday - Friday
• Weekend Positions: Friday - Sunday
• Hours Per Week:
• Half Day positions: 25 hrs
• Specialty Staff positions: 20-30 hours
• Full Day positions: 40 hours, with possibility of 5 hours overtime

Type of Position:

Anticipated Hiring Range: 12 - 18 hours, dependent on qualifications and specific position

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Please note this is a temporary position. The length of the assignment will be based on department needs, with the possibility of continuation. Employees in temporary positions are not considered permanent state employees and do not earn leave. Temporary employees are subject to the Affordable Care Act guidelines.

Applications:

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis beginning February 9, 2026, and will continue to be monitored until all positions are filled. The first offers will be given in mid-March. Pay varies by position and is based on qualifications, knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Job Posting Date:

December 19, 2025 Job Closing Date:

June 30, 2026

EEO Statement:

UNCW does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of his or her race, sex, such as gender, gender identity, marital status, childbirth and pregnancy, age, color, national origin, including ethnicity, 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 & 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.

Number of Openings:

Multi-Positions

Applicant Documents:

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• List of 3 Professional References
• Optional Documents:
• Posting Specific Questions
• Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Open-Ended Questions:

1. Describe your marine science experience/background, marine biology, marine chemistry, oceanography, marine geology, marine technology, environmental studies with a marine concentration, etc.
2. Describe your teaching experience, informal or formal, and/or past camp staff work experience you may have.
3. Please elaborate on what ages you would like to work with and why.
4. Please indicate any relevant special skills you possess, ex. current/active scuba diver, snorkeling, kayaking, art, photography, passenger van driving, surfing, video editing, photo editing, leadership, etc.
5. How did you learn of this opportunity with UNCW?