Summer Recreation Aide - Environmental Management - Marine Science Center

Salary: $15.30 Hourly
Location : Ponce Inlet, FL
Job Type: Seasonal
Job Number: Summer MSC 2024
Department: Growth and Resource Management
Opening Date: 03/22/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
Major Functions
The County of Volusia is seeking a Summer Recreation Aide for the Environmental Management Division. This position is located in Ponce Inlet, Florida, and will be responsible for supervising children and conducting recreational activities for the Marine Science CenterSummer Recreational programs.
Note: The Marine Science Center (MSC) Summer Camp Program runs from June 3, 2024, through August 9, 2024.
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 education programs.
• Assist in enforcing rules and regulations.
• Assist in light maintenance of facilities and recreational areas.
• Supervise children involved in summer or other recreational programs at county sites and various outside locations.
• Supervise and assist children in the water.
• Must be comfortable working long hour's outdoors and will include hiking and other outdoor activities.
• Courteously handle inquiries and complaints from public.
• Assist campers with (canoeing, snorkeling, fishing etc.).
• Conduct squid and owl pellet dissections with campers in the classroom.
• May be assigned to other county locations based upon operational needs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• May be assigned to other county locations based upon operational needs.
• Attends work on a regular and consistent basis.
• Responds to emergency situations.
• Adheres 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.
No experience or formal training required. Must be 21 years of age on or before June 1, 2024 and have graduated High School, completed a GED or completed a High School Equivalency Program. Must possess a valid Florida Driver's License at the time of hire and maintain thereafter. Must have the ability to swim. The preferred candidate having met the minimum qualifications, will have at least two (2) years of experience in outdoor educational programming or environmental education with children and youth.
Note:

• A social security card is required for payroll purposes
• Will be subject to a Level II criminal background check and drug test.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to establish and maintain effective, courteous relationships with children, parents, and co-workers.
• Ability to work effectively with and coordinate volunteers.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to tactfully enforce rules and regulations.
• Knowledge of Central Florida flora, fauna and native eco-systems.
• Ability to swim and operate a small watercraft (e.g., kayak, canoe) may be required based upon area of assignment.
• Ability and willing to go into water with children, hike, drive vehicles and perform other duties as assigned.
• Canoeing, Snorkeling, Fishing and Seine Netting are some of the activities the campers will have fun doing and so some knowledge of these is a plus.
• Ability to work flexible hours.
• Ability to work under stressful conditions.
• Ability to interact effectively with others.
• Be able to relocate to other county locations based upon operational needs.

Supervision:
REPORTS TO: The Education Coordinator (EC) or to the Marine Science Center Manager, in EC absence.
SUPERVISES: Volunteers
Travel Requirement:
The position is located in Ponce Inlet, Florida
ADA REQUIREMENTS:
Physical Demands: Use of fingers, hands, lifting, hearing, speaking, walking, standing, kneeling, bending, reaching, climbing, swimming and paddling a canoe/kayak, balancing and stooping. Visual acuity (peripheral vision, depth perception) to operate motorized vehicles.
Environmental Demands: Inside and outside work. Exposure to inclement weather (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 in accordance with federal, state, local laws.
We offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package that includes:
HEALTH INSURANCE

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible Spending Account

RETIREMENT

• Florida Retirement System (FRS)
• Deferred Retirement Option Program (DROP)
• Deferred Compensation (475 Plan)

SUPPLEMENTAL INSURANCE

• Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability Insurance
• Long Term Disability Insurance
• Cancer Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance

PAID TIME OFF

• Personal Leave
• Holidays
• Bereavement
• Military

HOLIDAYS
The County of Volusia observes the following holidays annually:

• New Year's Day
• Martin Luther King Day
• Good Friday
• Memorial Day
• Independence Day
• Labor Day
• Veterans Day
• Thanksgiving (and day after)
• Christmas

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS

• Tuition Reimbursement
• Onsite Wellness/Fitness Center
• Computer Purchase Program
• Direct Deposit Payroll

Temporary and intermittent employees are not paid for holidays and are not eligible for benefits.
01
NOTE: Your response to the following supplemental questions must match the information in the work experience section on your application. 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
Will you be at least 21 years old on or before June 1, 2024?

• Yes
• No

03
Do you possess a current Florida Driver's License?

• Yes
• No

04
If you answered "No" to the previous question, will you be able to obtain a Florida driver's license at the time of hire if selected for the position?

• Yes
• No
• Not Applicable

05
Do you have the ability to swim?

• Yes
• No

06
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 Recreation Environment
• No Experience

07
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.
08
Do you have at least one (1) year of experience in outdoor educational programming or environmental education with children?

• Yes
• No

09
If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, please indicate the number of years, position title, and the name of the agency/organization(s). If you answered "No", please indicate N/A.
10
Are you able to work outside for long periods of time during the summer months?

• Yes
• No

11
Are you available to work Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 am and 5:00 pm, 30-40 hours per week?

• Yes
• No

12
Do you understand that a background check is a requirement for this position?

• Yes
• No

13
Are you available to start work on June 3rd, 2024, prior to the beginning of camp in order to prepare for campers?

• Yes
• No

14
Are you able to work until August 12th, 2024 after the camp has ended?

• Yes
• No

15
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.

• Yes
• No

16
Have you previously worked for a summer program with the County of Volusia?

• Yes
• No

17
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.
18
Where did you hear about this position?

• County of Volusia website
• Indeed.com
• Orlandojobs.com
• Social Media sites (i.e. Facebook, Twitter, Linked In)
• Other

19
If you answered "Other" to the previous question, please indicate which specific source.
Required Question