Science Instructor

~ Seacamp is non-profit, residential, environmental educational organization offering marine science programs for 10-17 year-old students in a summer camp setting and to visiting elementary, middle, secondary, college, and adult groups throughout the school year. ~

Seacamp is currently hiring for Science Instructors. Seacamp is located in Big Pine Key, Florida, in the beautiful Florida Keys. We are currently looking for Instructors for our Summer 2018 season.

Position Benefits

Seacamp offers a beautiful environment in which to work, educating and sharing with youth and adults the marine ecosystem of the Florida Keys. Staff members enhance their career potential through comprehensive staff training programs. Working at Seacamp Association Inc. can help you:

• Develop leadership and decision-making skills in handling creative challenges
• Gain experiential instructional experience, while having a positive influence on youth and adults
• Build life-long friendships working closely with a talented staff
• Build professional references and contacts
• Clarify career goals
• Learn from professionals in the fields of marine science, aquatics and youth development

Responsibilities

Activities:

• Staff lead interpretive programs in tropical marine science for campers/visiting schools; and
• Participate in hospitality services required to run a residential facility. 

Extensive training includes:

• Science seminars;
• American Red Cross Waterfront Lifeguarding, Oxygen Administration, First Aid, and CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer;
• Skin diving leadership and Rescue Diver (for currently certified SCUBA divers only, during our summer program);
• Seamanship and boat handling;
• Camp life; and
• Teaching techniques. 

Compensation: Salary/Stipend, housing, meals when participants are in residence, extensive physical and academic training, various American Red Cross certifications, workers' compensation insurance, and use of recreational equipment during time off.

To Apply

• Please click "Apply" below to email your resume and cover letter to and an application will then be sent to you.  
• Please contact us with any questions.