Summer Camp Program Assistant

Position Title: Summer Camp Program Assistant
Program: Summer Spanish STEAM Camp
Location: Tampa, FL (on-site)
Dates: June 9 – July 3, 2025
Hours: 20 hours per week (Total: 80 hours over 4 weeks)
Pay Rate: $25/hour

Position Overview:
We are seeking a responsible and energetic Program Assistant to support the day-to-day operations of our Summer Spanish STEAM Camp. Under the direction of the Camp Coordinator, the Program Assistant will help ensure a safe, organized, and positive camp experience for all students. This is a part-time, seasonal position ideal for individuals passionate about education, child safety, and cultural enrichment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with student safety and supervision during drop-off and pick-up times
  
   
• Support smooth distribution of meals and snacks during breaks
  
   
• Help facilitate afternoon literacy activities and ensure student engagement
  
   
• Supervise and actively participate in outdoor fitness activities
  
   
• Accompany and assist with field trips, ensuring safety and positive behavior
  
   
• Provide general assistance to camp instructors and staff as needed
  
   
• Help maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming camp environment
  
   
• Act as a positive role model, reinforcing camp values and rules
  
   

Schedule:

• 20 hours per week, Monday through Thursday (June 9 – July 3, 2025)
  
   
• Program Assistants will be assigned to one of the following shifts:
  
  
  • Morning Shift: 7:30 AM – 11:30 AM
    
     
  • Afternoon Shift: 12:30 PM – 5:30 PM
    
     
• Occasional full-day hours may be required on field trip days (advanced notice will be provided)
  
   

Qualifications:

• Prior experience working with groups of children in a camp, school, or recreational setting
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Reliable, punctual, and able to commit to the full camp schedule
• Ability to maintain a safe and nurturing environment
• Energetic, flexible, and a team player
• CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain before camp starts)
• Background check clearance required prior to start
• Spanish language skills are a plus, but not required
  
   

Compensation:

• $25 per hour, for a total of up to 80 hours during the camp period

About ReDefiners World Languages:
ReDefiners World Languages is a nonprofit organization committed to empowering individuals through language learning and cultural exploration. Our Summer Spanish STEAM Camp blends Spanish language immersion with hands-on science, technology, engineering, arts, and math activities, creating a vibrant and enriching environment for K-5 learners.

Our Core Values:

• Culture of Learning: We learn by studying and developing best practices, encouraging new ideas and reflecting on our experiences to guide our processes.

• Leadership: We inclusively & collaboratively empower all stakeholders to have the courage to lead.

• Community & Recognition: We concretely recognize the collective value of individuals in developing a community of global citizens