Summer Recreation Camp Counselor - Parks, Recreation & Culture



Job Details

Summer Recreation Camp Counselor - Parks, Recreation & Culture
Employer

County of Volusia

Salary

$10.40 Hourly

Location

Various locations throughout Volusia County, FL

Job Type

Seasonal

Job Number

18-00326

Department

Community Services

Division

Parks, Recreation & Culture

Opening Date

02/07/2018

Closing Date

Continuous

Major Functions

The County of Volusia is seeking Summer Recreation Camp Counselors for the Parks, Recreation & Culture Division. These positions will be located at various locations throughout Volusia County, Florida, and will be responsible for supervising children and conducting recreational activities for the County's summer recreational programs.

Summer Program runs from June 4, 2018 through July 27, 2018. 

Illustrative Duties

NOTE: These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position.)  
  • Assist in conducting recreational activities and preparation of facilities.
  • Assist in enforcing rules and regulations.
  • Assist in collecting fees and taking registrations for recreational programs.
  • Assist in light maintenance of facilities and recreational areas.
  • Supervise children involved in after-school, summer or other recreational programs at county sites and various outside locations to include water parks.
  • May be assigned to other office locations based on operational needs.
  • Must adhere to Federal, State, County and Local ordinances.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

**NOTE: This position is posted on a continuous basis and may close without notice.

Graduation from high school, completion of a GED or equivalent must be completed by June 2, 2018.
 
Must be at least eighteen (18) years old on or before June 2, 2018.

Note:  A social security card is required for payroll purposes. 

School board employees will be required to present a recent pay stub or school ID. 
 
Must pass required background check (fingerprinting and drug screen) 
 

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

  • Able to supervise children and ensure a safe environment.
  • Able to monitor and respond to events going on at all times. (E.g. inside, outdoor play area, field trips),
  • Able to establish and maintain effective, courteous relationships with children, parents, and co-workers.
  • Able to tactfully enforce rules and regulations.
  • Able to respond appropriately to an emergency situation.
  • Knowledge of recreational field. 
  • Knowledge of activity rules and regulations.
  • Able and willing to go into water with children.
  • Able to work flexible hours.
  • Able to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
  • Able to work under stressful conditions
  • Able to interact effectively with others.
  • Must be able to relocate to other county locations based upon operational need.

ADA REQUIREMENTS:
Physical Demands: Use of fingers, hands, good vision, depth perception, hearing, speaking, walking, standing, kneeling, bending, reaching, climbing, balancing and stooping.  
Environmental Demands: Inside and outside work. Exposure to inclement weather (e.g. sun, heat, humidity, cold, rain, dust. noise). Exposure to fresh and salt water. 
Mental Demands: Ability to read and comprehend professional manuals, policies, procedures, instructions, memos, and letters. Ability to write compound sentences relating information, data, details to layman. Ability to perform basic mathematical functions. Ability to speak clearly and concisely; conversant in practices and procedures of discipline
 

Volusia County is a drug free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workforce.

The County offers an exceptional benefits package that includes FRS (Florida Retirement System), paid leave, health coverage, tax deferral options and partial tuition refund.

For a more detailed description of the County benefits, please click here!

 

 

HOLIDAYS

The County of Volusia observes nine holidays annually:

January 1New Year's Day
Third Monday in JanuaryMartin Luther King Day
March or April Good Friday
Last Monday in MayMemorial Day
JulyIndependence Day
First Monday in SeptemberLabor Day
Fourth Thursday in November and following Friday (2-Day Holiday)Thanksgiving Day
December 25Christmas

Temporary and intermittent employees are not paid for

holidays.

01
Your response to the following supplemental questions must match the information in the appropriate sections on your applications. If your responses do not match, your application will be deemed incomplete and will disqualify you from further consideration.
  • I have read and understand the above statement
02
Please indicate your education status.
  • High School Diploma
  • GED
  • High School Equivalency Certificate
  • Current Senior in High School (will graduate on or before 06/2/18)
03
If you are still attending high school, please indicate the name of the school and current grade. If you have already completed high school, please indicate N/A
04
Please indicate if you have experience in any of the following areas. Please check all that apply
  • child care
  • day camp
  • youth recreation
  • camp program
  • afterschool program
  • classroom setting
  • school bus driver
  • school crossing guard
  • school cafeteria worker
  • similar recreational environment
  • No experience
05
If you have experience in child care, day camp, youth recreation, camp program, afterschool program, classroom setting, school bus driver, school crossing guard, cafeteria workers or a similar recreational environment, please indicate the number of years, position title, and the name of the agency/organization(s). If you answered no, please indicate N/A.
06
Do you understand this position requires you to work outside for long periods of time during the summer months?
  • I have read and understand the above statement.
07
Do you understand you must be able and willing to supervise and assist children in the water?
  • I have read and understand the above statement.
08
Are you available to work Monday through Friday between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m., 30 to 40 hours per week?
  • Yes
  • No
09
Do you understand a background check (fingerprinting and drug screen) is a requirement for this position?
  • Yes
  • No
10
Have you previously worked for a summer program with the County of Volusia?
  • Yes
  • No
11
If you answered yes to the previous question, please indicate the title, location and type of program (for example, summer food, lifeguard, summer recreational camp, etc.). If you answered no, please indicate N/A.
12
Are you at least eighteen (18) years old or will be on or before by June 2, 2018?
  • Yes
  • No
13
Do you understand you must attend a Mandatory Orientation as a condition of employment prior to your start date? Note: You will not be allowed to begin employment without attending orientation
  • I have read and understand the above statement
14
Have you ever worked as a temporary/lease employee for the County of Volusia? If yes, please indicate when, position title and department/division. If no, please indicate N/A.
15
Where did you hear about this position?
  • County of Volusia website
  • Daytona Beach News Journal
  • Monster.com
  • Social Media Sites (Linked In, Facebook, Twitter)
  • Other
16
If you answered "other" to the previous question, please indicate which specific source.

* Required Question

Employer
County of Volusia
Address
230 North Woodland Blvd Suite 262

DeLand, Florida, 32720
Phone
386-736-5951
Website
http://www.volusia.org/humanresources

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