MarineQuest Weekend Instructors

Position: MarineQuest Weekend Instructors 2026

Position

Marine Quest Weekend Instructors 2026

Department

Marine Quest - 31405

Job Summary

Marine Quest Weekend Program instructors work with students from the late afternoon until lights out on Fridays and again from wake‑up to lights out on Saturday and Sunday. Staff will communicate relevant information with day and overnight staff to ensure student success, conduct recreational activities, supervise downtime and meals, transport students (typically in 15‑passenger vans), and may supervise and document students taking personal medications.

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Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

• Completion of 2 years toward a bachelor's degree or equivalent
• Ability to work outdoors in Wilmington, NC summer conditions
• Ability to navigate uneven surfaces and terrain, such as sand, sports fields, and boardwalks
• Prior experience leading recreational activities for youth

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Experience supervising students ages 9–17 years old
• Ability to carry 35 lbs
• Completion of a bachelor's degree or equivalent
• Lifeguard Certification
• Knowledge of marine sciences is a plus

Required Certifications or Licensure

• First Aid and CPR Certification, must be obtained by June 1, 2026
• Clean driving record
• Must complete online training modules and attend Marine Quest in‑person staff training held June 2‑6, 2025

Work Hours

Evening positions: 2:00 PM – 10:00 PM Sunday; 3:30 PM – 10:00 PM Monday‑Thursday.
Weekend positions: 3:30 PM – 10:30 PM Friday, 6:30 AM – 10:30 PM Saturday and Sunday.
RA positions: 6:30 AM – 8:00 AM and 9:30 PM – 11:00 PM Monday‑Thursday, Friday AM.
Work days:
Friday – Sunday;
Working weekends:
June 12‑14, June 26‑28, July 3‑5 (includes holiday pay), July 17‑19.
Hours per week: 40.

Compensation

Hourly: $12 – $18, dependent on qualifications and specific position. Additional compensation includes meals when working.

Application Information

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis beginning February 9, 2026. First offers will be given in mid‑March.  (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

Certifications & Training

Temporary employees are subject to Affordable Care Act guidelines and do not earn leave. They are not considered permanent state employees.

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.

EEO Statement

UNCW does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of his or her 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.

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