MarineQuest Summer Camp Night Director 2022

Posting Details

Posting Details

University Information

The University of North Carolina Wilmington, the state’s 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 and a community rich in diversity, inclusion and global perspectives.

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 nation’s only bachelor’s degree program focused on coastal engineering.

The university’s 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.

Department

Youth Programs - 31405

External Link to Posting

https://jobs.uncw.edu/postings/22692

Vacancy Number

TSP5059PST

Working Title

MarineQuest Summer Camp Night Director 2022

Job Title

Recreation Worker I/Camp Director

Temp Position Type

SHRA Temporary

Job Category

Unspecified

FLSA for Position

Nonexempt

Brief Summary of Work for this Position

Before applying applicants should visit https://uncw.edu/marinequest/joinourteam/employment.html to learn more about the program staffing positions, and the Night Director’s in-depth responsibilities.

MarineQuest’s Summer Camp Night Director is responsible for the supervision of all evening and weekend staff including RAs, instructors, and counselors. He/she will oversee all programmatic activities related to camper dorm life including meals, sleeping arrangements, and behavior management. Additionally, he/she will oversee the implementation of MarineQuest evening/weekend activities and agendas.

This position will work to maintain a sense of team and collaborative relationships amongst the MarineQuest day/evening/weekend staff to maximize the quality of MarineQuest programs for its residential participants.

Primary Duties Include:

• Supervise night activity counselors, weekend activity counselors and RAs
• Facilitate evening programs and activities, many of which take place in and around water and require exceptional oversight and safety considerations
• Live on-site in dorms with students
• Coordinate transportation to evening activity sites
• Coordinate and Supervise Sunday residential check-in
• Manage and maintain an inventory of all dorms keys and oversee weekly key exchange with UNCW housing
• Administrative responsibilities (including but not limited to: completing incident reports, some management of camper paperwork, emails, copying, etc.)
• Responsible for the enforcement of the MarineQuest residential staff instructor manual
• Reports to MarineQuest Director
  
  

Given the on-going COVID -19 pandemic, we cannot ensure we will be given permission to operate as a full in-person and residential program.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

• Housing & residence life experience
• Minimum requirement of bachelor’s degree
• Must have strong oral communication skills to communicate effectively with students, parents, and staff
• Must demonstrate initiative, positivity, and leadership qualities
• Must have desire and experience working with youth
• Must demonstrate qualities of maturity, patience, and responsibility
• Employment is subject to a criminal background check

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Completion of a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in College Student Personnel, Student Affairs, Higher Education, Marine Sciences, education, or related field
• Current lifeguard certification
• Supervisory experience preferred
• Knowledge of marine sciences is a plus
• Genuine interest in the academic, social, and emotional growth of adolescents

Required Certifications or Licensure

• First Aid and CPR Certification
• Valid driver’s license
• Must be at least 21 years old

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit

College/School Information

Work Hours

Typically 6:30AM - 8:30AM and 3:00PM -10:00PM Monday - Thursday; Friday 6:30AM - 10:00AM; 12:00PM - 10:00PM Sunday; Occasional overtime possible as needed to address unforeseen after-hours concerns or administrative needs.

Work Days

Sunday afternoon - Friday morning

Hours Per Week

40 hours, plus potential of 7 overtime hours per week

Type of Position

Anticipated Hiring Range

$12 - $15/hour

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please note, this is a temporary position. The length of the assignment will be based on department need 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. To be considered for the main staff selection pool of applicants you must apply by February 11, 2022. Applications may still be submitted after this deadline to be considered only if position is not filled by initial pool of applicants. Pay varies by position and is based on qualifications, knowledge, skills, and abilities. Additional compensation includes housing and meals when working.

Job Posting Date

12/13/2021

Job Closing Date

EEO Statement

At the University of North Carolina at Wilmington ( UNCW ), our culture reflects our values of inclusion, diversity, globalization, ethics and integrity and innovation and we are committed to providing equality of educational and employment opportunity for all persons without regard to 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. UNCW believes that embracing the unique contributions of our faculty, staff and students is critical to our success and paramount in being recognized for our global mindset.

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

Single Incumbent
Applicant Documents
Required Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. Resume
3. List of 3 Professional References

Optional Documents Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Describe your experience working with youth and any experience you have working in a residential hall. Please include the age range you feel you are most comfortable and qualified to work with (and why):
   
   (Open Ended Question)
   
   
2. * Describe your teaching experience (informal or formal) and/or past camp staff work experience you may have:
   
   (Open Ended Question)
   
   
3. * What makes you a good candidate for the MarineQuest program?
   
   (Open Ended Question)
   
   
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.):
   
   (Open Ended Question)
   
   
5. * How did you learn of this opportunity with UNC Wilmington (2021)?
   • UNCW Website
   • UNCW Facebook Page
   • UNCW Linkedin Page
   • UNCW Twitter Account
   • UNCW Employee Referral
   • Chronicle of Higher Education
   • Craigslist
   • Diverse Issues in Higher Education
   • Glassdoor
   • Higher Ed Jobs
   • Hispanic Outlook
   • Indeed
   • Inside Higher Ed
   • North Carolina Job Network
   • Women In Higher Education
   • Other