Summer Camp Onsite Instructor – Seasonal (May 9, 2026 – July 24, 2026)

Job Title:        Summer Camp Onsite Instructor – Seasonal (May 9, 2026 – July 24, 2026)

Department: Learning

• Reports To:   Onsite Manager of Camp Innovation

FLSA Status:  Non-Exempt

Are you looking for a fun, inspiring place to work? We are looking for you! Arizona Science Center is an exciting, fast-paced, and hands-on environment for our guests and team.

At Arizona Science Center, we take pride in providing the perfect mix of fun, education, and excellent service to our guests of all ages. We are looking for talented, enthusiastic individuals to join our team!

SUMMARY:

The Summer Camp Onsite Instructor ensures implementation of services within the Learning Division at Arizona Science Center to inspire, educate, and engage people of all ages through science, and to advance educational leadership, quality teaching, parent and community support, and student engagement for success in learning. The Summer Camp Onsite Instructor will prepare and present pre-planned fun, engaging investigations and demonstrations during seasonal camp programs that foster inquiry and research-based learning.  The Summer Camp Onsite Instructor will manage and supervise a group of 15-25 school-aged guests. On occasion, the Summer Camp Onsite Instructor may be required to  travel to different parts of the state to support offsite camps due to staff shortage, illness or other unforeseen circumstances. The Summer Camp Onsite Instructor will participate in other activities to further educational goals of the Science Center.

MANDATORY TRAINING DATES AND  SCHEDULING EXPECTATIONS

If hired, individuals are required to attend one of the two virtual training sessions offered, as well as the entirety of the week-long in person training session prior to the start of the summer camp season. Dates are as follows:

• Saturday, May 9 from 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Virtual Training Option 1
• Sunday, May 17 from 12:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. Virtual Training Option 2
• Tuesday, May 26-Friday, May 29  from 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. In Person Training
• Thursday, May 28 from 4:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. Family Orientation Night

If hired, individuals must be available to work a minimum of three out of eight camp week sessions, with the ability to work more than the minimum preferred. Each camp week runs Monday through Friday, with schedules typically from 7:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. daily; 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m daily; 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. daily; or 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m daily.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:

Arizona Science Center maintains a strong policy of equal employment opportunity for all Employees and applicants.  We recruit, hire, train, promote, compensate and dismiss Employees on the basis of such factors as experience, character, ability and skill, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin or heritage, age, marital or veteran status, disability, citizenship, or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.

ACCOMMODATIONS:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist Arizona Science Center in delivering its mission
• Creates a fun, enjoyable, and safe camp experience for children grades 1-12 by leading them through games, activities, experiments, and investigations that foster inquiry and research-based learning
• Prepares daily activities to include using instructional materials, creative ideas and assigned supplies
• Sets up classroom for activities and cleans up after activities by cleaning tables, floors, counters, and chairs
• Tracks daily and weekly attendance of campers
• Maintain accurate program records, including incident reports
• Is aware of all allergies in the group and is responsible for carrying epipens of campers
• Always knows how many campers are in group and consistently checks to make sure all children are accounted for
• Supervises activities and monitors children’s behaviors to ensure safety and appropriateness
• Communicates with co-workers, parents, and Science Center employees in a professional and respectful manner
• Know, enforce, and follow all safety guidelines associated with the camp program
• Knowledge of youth development concepts and strategies
• Able to work independently and collaboratively with an assistant
• Enthusiasm for working with kids with patience & a sense of humor
• Able to think critically on their feet
• Punctuality
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level as needed

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

This position has no managerial supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Knowledge of K-12 educational systems
• Knowledge of Arizona Science Standards
• Knowledge of Next Generation Science Standards Framework
• Knowledge of technology applications and integration in K-12
• Knowledge of youth development concepts and strategies
• Skill in planning and coordinating activities
• Skill in effective verbal and written communication and reporting
• Skill in problem solving and decision making

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

Public speaking/theater background; general ability to engage members of the public in conversation; an interest in and enthusiasm for science and working with children.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• B.A., B.S. or higher in science, education, recreational programming, or STEM field preferred.
• Minimum of two years teaching STEM subjects in a formal or informal environment.
• Camp counselor experience preferred but not required.
• Certified teacher or teaching experience
• Experience with family programming
• Experience with student-directed, inquiry-based, experiential learning approaches
• Fluency in second languages and/or American Sign Language is preferred but not required

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public. Fluency in a second language-Spanish or American Sign Language is preferred but not required.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Ability to work with basic mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear.  The employee is occasionally required to stand.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception.

This job also requires the appropriate use of a computer which will be placed somewhere in the employee's workspace.  The employee must have the necessary keyboard and computer mouse skills as well as the ability to read a color monitor.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.