What are the responsibilities and job description for the 2025 Summer Camp Counselor - Parks, Recreation & Culture position at County of Volusia?
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 9, 2025, through July 25, 2025.
NOTE:This position is posted on a continuous basis and may close without notice.
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.)
NOTE:This position is posted on a continuous basis and may close without notice.
Graduation from high school or completion of a GED by June 9, 2025.
Must be at least eighteen (18) years old on or before June 9, 2025.
Note: A social security card is required for payroll purposes.
School board employees will be required to present a recent pay stub or current school ID.
Must pass requiredDCF Level IIbackground check (fingerprinting and drug screen)
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Physical Demands: Use of fingers, hands, see, 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. Veterans' preference is provided to qualified applicants pursuant to State law.
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 9, 2025, through July 25, 2025.
NOTE:This position is posted on a continuous basis and may close without notice.
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.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
NOTE:This position is posted on a continuous basis and may close without notice.
Graduation from high school or completion of a GED by June 9, 2025.
Must be at least eighteen (18) years old on or before June 9, 2025.
Note: A social security card is required for payroll purposes.
School board employees will be required to present a recent pay stub or current school ID.
Must pass requiredDCF Level IIbackground check (fingerprinting and drug screen)
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Ability to supervise children and ensure a safe environment.
- Ability to monitor and respond to events going on at all times. (E.g. inside, outdoor play area, field trips),
- Ability to establish and maintain effective, courteous relationships with children, parents, and co-workers.
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
- Ability to tactfully enforce rules and regulations.
- Ability to respond appropriately to an emergency situation.
- Knowledge of recreational field.
- Knowledge of activity rules and regulations.
- Ability and willing to go into water with children.
- Ability to work flexible hours.
Physical Demands: Use of fingers, hands, see, 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. Veterans' preference is provided to qualified applicants pursuant to State law.
