iFLY Youth hires two Summer Instructors each year: one General Instructor and one Spanish Language Instructor. Candidates are encouraged to apply to the role that best aligns with their experience.

Organization Overview

iFLY Youths mission is to develop middle school girls of color into global leaders through international travel and community building. We prioritize girls who normally wouldnt have the opportunity to travel due to financial restraints. Since 2017, we have provided middle school girls from the Greater Washington D.C. area the chance to explore and learn through travel, to countries such as Costa Rica, Panama and Colombia.

Camp iFLY is a transformative program that blends hands-on leadership development, cultural exploration, language lessons and international travel to cultivate curiosity, confidence and global citizenship in girls of color.

Position Overview

The Camp iFLYGeneral Summer Instructorplays a key role in delivering a powerful, joyful, safe, and enriching summer experience for our camp Scholars. Reporting to the Program Manager, Summer Instructors are responsible for creating a supportive, engaging, and empowering environment for program participants.

Instructors facilitate daily programming, provide mentorship and guidance to Scholars, support program logistics and help ensure the safety and well-being of Scholars throughout the program including during the international travel component.

This is a hands-on, high-responsibility role for someone who is passionate about youth development, thrives in dynamic and collaborative environments, and is skilled in curating impactful experiences for girls of color in the DMV area.

Program Dates & Structure

Staff Training: June 3, 2026 & June 24, 2026 (Washington, D.C.)

Camp iFLY 2026 Day Camp: Monday – Thursday, July 6 – 23, 2026 (Washington, D.C.)

International Travel: July 25 – August 1, 2026 (Belize)

Key Responsibilities

Program Facilitation & Youth Engagement (50%)

• Facilitate daily sessions and activities during the day camp portion of Camp iFLY (July 6 23, 2026).
• Create an inclusive, engaging and affirming environment that fosters belonging and growth for middle school-aged girls of color.
• Build strong and supportive relationships with Scholars, serving as a role model and trusted adult.
• Lead small group discussions, reflections, and team-building activities aligned with the programs leadership and global citizenship curriculum.

Program Support, Logistics & Safety (30%)

• Support all daily camp operations, including set-up, clean-up, transitions, and materials preparation.
• Serve as a chaperone for all off-site activities.
• Supervise Scholars during the international travel experience (July 25 – August 1, 2026), ensuring safety protocols are followed at all times.
• Assist with risk management, emergency procedures, and maintaining a physically and emotionally safe environment.

Family Communication & Relationship Building (15%)

• Provide clear, consistent, and warm communication to families, specifically by providing content for weekly updates via the Camp iFLY newsletter.
• Serve as a point of contact for Scholar support, relaying any behavioral, emotional, or logistical concerns to iFLY Youth staff.

Community & Team Collaboration (5%)

• Participate fully in all staff training, onboarding sessions and team meetings prior to camp.
• Contribute to a positive and collaborative team culture grounded in care, accountability and shared purpose.

Who You Are

Passionate Youth Advocate

You care deeply about the potential of young people especially Black girls and girls of color and believe in the transformative power of community and travel. You have experience working with youth in camps, classrooms, afterschool programs, or similar settings, and bring creativity, patience, and joy to your work.

Equity-Centered and Culturally Responsive

You approach youth development with an understanding of the ways that race, gender, identity and lived experience shape young girls lives. You center equity, inclusion, and belonging in all aspects of your work and strive to create spaces where Scholars feel seen, valued, and celebrated.

Flexible, Reliable, and Team-Oriented

You are highly dependable and able to adapt quickly to dynamic environments, whether facilitating a group activity, supporting logistics on a field trip, or navigating international travel. You work well on a collaborative team, bring solutions-oriented thinking, and proactively communicate when challenges arise.

Skilled Communicator and Relationship Builder

You know how to connect with young people and their families in ways that are clear, kind, and supportive. You can listen deeply, offer guidance with compassion, and maintain professional boundaries while building meaningful relationships.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience working with youth, particularly in camp, school, or leadership development settings.
• Experience managing group behavior in youth-based settings while maintaining a safe, supportive and engaging learning environment.
• CPR and First Aid certification (must be obtained prior to the start of camp).
• Successful completion of a background check.
• Strong facilitation, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to equity, inclusion, and culturally responsive youth development.
• Availability to attend all mandatory training sessions prior to the start of camp. Summer Instructors will be compensated for each training session.
• Must have a valid U.S. passport and be legally eligible to enter Belize without visa sponsorship or travel documentation support from iFLY Youth.

Highly Preferred:

• Previous experience with international travel, particularly with youth or student groups.
• Experience mentoring or supporting middle school-aged girls of color.

Commitment & Compensation

• Contract Period: June 3 & 24, 2026, July 6 August 1, 2026
• Mandatory Training: June 3 & 24, 2026
• Day Camp Schedule: Monday – Thursday, July 6 – 23, 2026, ~28 hours per week (8:30am – 3:30pm)
• International Travel: July 25 August 1, 2026
• Both Summer Instructors will remain on call for the duration of international travel programming, with scheduled periods off for rest and recovery.
• Compensation: Stipend of $2,700 for the full contract period, plus $30/hr for training.
• iFLY Youth will cover all international trip expenses for each Summer Instructor, including flight, meals, and hotel accommodations.
• All Summer Instructors will be paid as 1099 contractors.