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POSITION DETAILS

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Classification Title:  Student Assistant
Working Title:  Camp Assistant

Department:  Conferences & Continuing Educ
FLSA Status:  Non-Exempt
Salary Range:  $15.00
Pay Basis:  Hourly

POSITION OVERVIEW

JOB SUMMARY:

Established in 2006, UWF Explore Camps is an academic-based summer camp program offering a variety of summer camp themes each week from Explore Hogwarts to LEGO Robotics. Summer camp assistants work with lead instructors to deliver hands-on, fun experiences to youth aged 5-17. A mixture of STEAM-based academics plus a creative atmosphere results in a one-of-a-kind summer camp (STEAM is an acronym for science, technology, engineering, art, and math).

Working with Explore Camps provides camp assistants with a unique and meaningful summer job experience.

Advantages to working with UWF Explore Camps:
• Convenient summer job location for UWF students and Pensacola residents

• Fantastic job experience for college students majoring in education, art, social sciences, marine biology, engineering, and many more

• Improving your leadership, communication, and time management skills

• Being a part of the campers’ fun learning moments

The hours will vary within the range of 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. on Mondays through Fridays. The program starts June 2nd and ends August 8th.

Job Duties:

1. Work in a classroom with a lead instructor to support the instructor in leading the camp theme each week. This can include preparing and cleaning up materials, assisting with classroom management and supervision, and actively interacting with campers to assist them with activities.

2. Work with others to lead and supervise group activities during free time and extended care. This can include leading indoor and outdoor games, arts and crafts, and participating in or leading group activities.

3. Ensure inclusion of all campers in daily activities.

4. Create a fun and inviting space for all campers.

5. Establish a positive relationship with other staff, parents, and participants. Provide parents, instructors, or camp leadership with feedback on campers as needed.

6. Provide positive leadership and be a role model.

7. Ensure the safety and well-being of participants by being aware of participant locations at all times, sharing and enforcing appropriate safety regulations and procedures, and identifying and responding to camper behavior issues.

8. Assist in maintaining accurate program records, including incident reports and daily attendance.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Applicants must be a student enrolled for credit. Applicants may be a student at UWF or any other college, university or high school. A student enrolled at an institution other than UWF must provide proof of attendance by submitting a registration/fee payment receipt from the school they will attend.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

Applicants must be a student enrolled for credit. Applicants may be a student at UWF or any other college, university or high school. A student enrolled at an institution other than UWF must provide proof of attendance by submitting a registration/fee payment receipt from the school they will attend.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience being directly responsible for youth in a classroom or camp setting.

Ability to lead, plan, organize, and implement program activities.

Ability to work as a member of a team and the ability to accomplish tasks with little direct supervision.

Strong organizational and communication skills.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Physical Requirements: Occasional and/or light lifting required. Limited exposure to elements such as heat, cold, noise, dust, dirt, chemicals, etc., but none to the point of being disagreeable. May involve minor safety hazards where likely results would be cuts, bruises, etc.
• Impact of Deadlines: Routine deadlines. Usually sufficient lead time. Variance in work volume, seasonal, and predictable. Priorities can be anticipated. Some interruptions are present. Involves occasional exposure to demands/pressures from persons other than immediate sup.
• Standing: Daily
• Walking: Daily
• Sitting: Daily
• Reaching with hands and arms: Daily
• Climbing or balancing: Never
• Stooping: Frequently
• Use of hands to handle objects: Daily
• Lifting up to 10lbs: Daily
• Lifting up to 25lbs: Occasionally
• Lifting over 25lbs: Never
• Talking as express or exchange of ideas verbally: Daily
• Hearing as perceive sound by ear: Daily
• Vision as distinguish colors & depth: Frequently

Special Requirements or Considerations of the Job:  

• This position requires a criminal background screen.

• This position requires fingerprinting.

• Applicants must be a student enrolled for credit.
  
  
• This position requires a Child Care provider security check. https://info.flclearinghouse.com

Special Instructions to Applicants:  Candidates must apply online through the University of West Florida website: https://careers.uwf.edu. Applicants are required to attach a resume, cover letter and contact information for three references. An opportunity to upload these documents will be provided during the application process. For assistance, please contact Human Resources at 850.474.2694 or email jobs@uwf.edu.

ADDITIONAL POSTING DETAILS

Number of Vacancies: multiple
Work Hours:  7:30-5:30, Monday-Friday, hours vary
Contract Period:  May 18, 2026 - August 7, 2026
FTE:  Varies
Close Date:  08/02/2026