Employment based visa sponsorship will NOT be considered for this position.
Classification Title: Other Professional (Support/Service)
Working Title: Explore Camp Instructor
Department: Conferences & Continuing Education
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Salary Range: $500 - $750/camp
Pay Basis: Annually
UWF Explore Camps is an academic-based camp program offering a variety of summer camp themes each week from Explore Hogwarts to LEGO Robotics. Camp instructors to deliver hands-on, educational experiences to youth in grades 1st-12th. Camp instructors are under contract per camp week and can work various weeks over summer break.
Instructor Job Duties Include:
Prepare and implement daily camp activities for a group of up to 20 campers.
Supervise and assign tasks to camp assistants assigned to the camp room.
Ensure inclusion of all campers in daily activities.
Establish a positive relationship with other staff, parents, and participants. Provide parents, instructors, or camp leadership with feedback on campers as needed.
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.
Maintain accurate program records including incident reports and daily attendance.
Bachelors degree in education or other appropriate area of specialization from an accredited institution.
Bachelors degree in education or other appropriate area of specialization from an accredited institution.
Special Requirements or Considerations of the Job:
This position requires a criminal background screen.
This position requires fingerprinting.
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.
The department is building an applicant pool for temporary opportunities. Applications will be accepted on an on-going basis.
Number of Vacancies: Multiple
Work Hours: 8:30am - 3:30pm
FTE: 0.875
Closing Date: 05/29/2026
