CAMP Onsite Assistant

Valid8 Financial, Inc.; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Arizona Science Center is seeking a CAMP Onsite Assistant to support the Learning Division's camp programs. You will help prepare pre-planned activities, lead demonstrations, and assist the Camp Instructor to foster inquiry and hands-on learning for students in grades 1–12.

You will supervise 15–25 campers, ensure safety, and assist with daily records while contributing to a fun, educational environment. A 16+ age minimum is required, with accommodations as needed.

Qualifications

• Public speaking or theater background; ability to engage the public.
• Experience with youth development and STEM education.
• Camp counselor experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in delivering camp activities and demonstrations.
• Lead engaging investigations and hands-on learning for 1st–12th grade.
• Supervise a group of 15–25 school-aged guests and ensure safety.

Skills

Public speaking

Youth development

Critical thinking

Patience and humor

Independent and collaborative work

Education

STEM-related coursework/experience

Experience with children

Enthusiasm for science

Camp counselor experience preferred

Teaching experience or certification

Job description

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 CAMP Onsite Assistant 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 CAMP Onsite Assistant will assist the Instructor with preparing pre‑planned fun, engaging investigations and demonstrations during seasonal camp programs that foster inquiry and research‑based learning. The CAMP Onsite Assistant will help manage and supervise a group of 15‑25 school‑aged guests. The CAMP Onsite Assistant may be asked to participate in other activities to further educational goals of the Science Center.

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
• Helps in preparing 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
• Assists the onsite Camp Instructor in supervising activities and monitoring children’s behaviors to ensure safety and appropriateness
• Always knows how many campers are in group and consistently checks to make sure all children are accounted for
• Communicates with co‑workers and Science Center team members in a professional and respectful manner
• Know, enforce, and follow all safety guidelines associated with the camp program
• Assist in maintaining accurate program records, including incident reports and daily attendance
• Knowledge of youth development concepts and strategies
• Able to work independently and collaboratively with an Instructor
• 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 a minimum of 16 years of age on the date of hire, and 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.

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/or EXPERIENCE

• College coursework and/or work experience related to STEM, natural sciences, youth development, youth education or related field
• Working with children
• An interest in, and enthusiasm for science
• Camp counselor experience preferred but not required.
• Certified teacher or teaching experience
• Experience with family programming preferred
• 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 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 solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

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 regularly required to stand, walk, sit, and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and up to 25 pounds one‑third of the time. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close 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 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, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, outside weather conditions, and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.