25-Feb-14 04:26 PM
URL: http://www.seacamp.org
Affiliation: non-MATE
Company / Organization: Seacamp Association, Inc.
Type: College/University Internships
City: Florida Keys
State or Country if outside US: Florida
Duration: 5 months
Description:

A non-profit, residential, environmental educational organization offering marine science programs for 10-17 year olds in a summer camp setting and to visiting elementary, middle, secondary, college, and adult groups throughout the school year. Seasonal employment: Internship positions are available throughout the year. Internship credit is available.

Description: Staff lead interpretive programs in tropical marine science for campers/visiting schools and participate in hospitality services required to run a residential facility.

Extensive training: science seminars; American Red Cross Waterfront Lifeguarding, Oxygen Administration, First Aid, and CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer; skin diving leadership and Rescue Diver (for currently certified SCUBA divers only, during our summer program); seamanship and boat handling; camp life; and teaching techniques.

Benefits: Stipend, housing, meals when participants are in residence, training, worker's compensation insurance, and staff boat use during time off.

Requirements:

Recent college graduate of or working towards a college degree (must have completed junior year) in marine science, the biological sciences, or a related field. Current college students may obtain credit through an internship. All applicants must be strong swimmers. Teaching experience and SCUBA certification preferred.

Point of Contact: Kristina Pendleton
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