Westport High School Job Bank

Town of Westport
companies
Jobs

Camp Science/STEM Specialist

Westport Weston Family YMCA

Westport Weston Family YMCA

Posted on Mar 3, 2026

Camp Science/STEM Specialist

Westport, CT 06880

Overview

Position Type
Seasonal

Description

Position Summary: The Camp Science/STEM Specialist plans and leads hands-on, age appropriate science and STEM activities that promote curiosity, problem-solving, and discovery. This role supports daily camp programming by delivering engaging experiments and challenges aligned with weekly camp themes.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The essential functions of this position include, but are not limited to the following:

  • Plan and lead daily STEM and science activities for campers of varying age groups
  • Facilitate hands-on experiments, engineering challenges, and inquiry-based learning
  • Adapt activities to different ages, abilities, and group sizes
  • Maintain a safe, organized STEM activity area
  • Manage supplies and communicate material needs to camp leadership
  • Use positive behavior management strategies
  • Support special events, theme days, and rainy-day programming
  • Follow all camp safety policies and procedures
  • Collaborate with counselors and other specialists

Qualifications

  • At least one year of experience as a senior counselor or specialty director at a licensed day or resident camp
  • Experience working with children in a camp, school, or youth program setting
  • Strong interest or background in science, STEM, or hands-on education
  • Ability to lead groups and explain concepts in an engaging way
  • Strong communication and organizational skills

Preferred Qualifications

  • Coursework or experience in science education, engineering, or STEM fields
  • Experience facilitating experiments or project-based learning
Share job details to