Summer Camp 2026 Coordinator (Temporary Full-Time)

Department: Education

Location: Miami, FL

Supervisor: Science Education Manager (Camp Manager)

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Summer Camp Coordinator will be responsible for the implementation of the instructional and operational design of the summer camp experience at Frost Science. This position will oversee the delivery of educational, science-based, and interactive curriculum to children ages 5-15. Session content areas may include but are not limited to astronomy, aeronautics, engineering, archeology, marine science, ecology and biology. The Summer Camp Coordinator will report directly to the Science Education Manager who will be serving as Camp Manager. The following is the required time commitment for the position.

• Up to 40 hours per week
• Availability Monday – Friday, 9:00 am – 5:30 pm.
• Availability for all nine weeks of Summer Camp running from June 8- August 7. There will be no camp on June 19 and July 3.
• Availability to start the week of June 1 for training and camp preparations (if this date is not possible, it is not an automatic disqualification but please note this on your application).
• Hours are subject to operational needs and camper registration.

SALARY: $18 per hour, Temporary FT - non-exempt

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Facilitate the pre-planning and prep work regarding camp.
• Coordinate a comprehensive schedule of day-to-day activities for the duration of the nine weeks of summer camp.
• Demonstrate leadership to ensure safety of campers and maintain positive conduct among campers.
• Supervise a team of camp teaching aides, providing guidance and feedback to camp staff while maintaining a positive attitude. Act as a role model to camp instructors, teaching aides and volunteers.
• Complete scheduling of camp staff and respond to staff calling out as needed.
• Assist the Camp Manager with issues that may arise with campers throughout the day, e.g. misbehavior, filling out incident report forms and parent correspondence.
• Assist camp instructors and lead activities as needed in the delivery of interactive, science-based camp classes. Classes may include but are not limited to astronomy, aeronautics, engineering, marine science, ecology, paleontology, chemistry, human health, and biology. Classes may be indoors or outdoors.
• Work with children aged 5-15 years old in a museum-based, hands-on environment.
• Support with the general supervision of the camp, including classroom and behavior management.
• Prepare and organize supplies prior to the start of each week of camp.
• Support in maintaining the classroom and other museum spaces used during camp, always ensuring a safe and clean environment. This includes set up for activities/experiments, keeping tables and chairs organized, and clean-up of supplies and materials at the end of each activity and the end of the day.
• Supervise during morning drop-offs, lunch, and afternoon pick-ups.
• Dresses appropriately in the Frost Science uniform, including a provided Frost Science polo, solid-colored pants or long shorts (no jeans), and comfortable, slip-resistant closed-toe shoes.
• The Summer Camp Coordinator must attend orientation and training to review class curricula, safety policies and museum guidelines before camp commences.
• Ensure camp participants are supervised at all times during the program in coordination with the Camp Manager.
• Maintain daily contact with the Camp Manager.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM JOB/EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

• A minimum of 2 years of college completed; however, Bachelor’s in a science or education field preferred
• An interest in science and the desire to work with children in a camp setting
• Experience working with elementary or middle-school aged children
• Experience working with children with special needs a plus
• Teaching certification a plus
• CPR and First Aid Certified by the first day of camp (Frost Science will provide training if needed).

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Demonstrate leadership qualities and sound judgment
• Punctual, enthusiastic, mature, and flexible
• Ability to communicate effectively with others, including giving and receiving feedback on the quality of service
• Must follow museum’s established policies and safety regulations
• Good knowledge of educational methods and/or a comfort with a variety of science topics together with the ability to have fun and participate in interactive and engaging activities in the class
• Must exhibit an energetic attitude while engaging with campers and enjoy working with children
• Proficiency in another language is a plus, but not required

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Work generally involves moving around the museum, frequent use of stairs with potential for light lifting.
• Work is performed both indoors and outdoors.
• This position requires working with tools and chemicals using appropriate personal protective equipment.
• 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.

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Level 2 background clearance as defined by applicable Florida Statutes, completed through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse: https://info.flclearinghouse.com.
• Drug screening as part of the Drug Free Workplace Program.