Summer Camp Counselor - New Port Richey - Pasco County, FL

Description

Salary: $15.00 Hourly
Location : Wesley Chapel, FL
Job Type: Summer
Job Number:
Department: Parks, Recreation, & Natrl Resources
Division: Parks & Recreation Active Parks
Opening Date: 01/23/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
Salary Range: Hourly Rate: $15.00
Pay Grade: T01 (Summer position)
Salary Disclosure: Pay rates are based on education, skill, experience level and internal equity.
General Description
JOIN OUR TEAM AS A SUMMER CAMP COUNSELOR
Responsible recreation leadership work at a County recreation complex or summer recreation program site.
Essential Job Functions
Working with a group of children (ages 5-13) on a daily basis, ensuring safety, planning and leading various games, sports, crafts, drama, music, and recreational activities, as well as daily facility maintenance. Ability to lift and/or move up to 40 pounds and also push or pull heavy objects. Performs related work as required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Candidates must have recreational skills and leadership ability. Ability to plan and lead various games, sports, crafts, drama, music, and recreational activities. Ability to perform daily facility maintenance.
Minimum Requirements
PHYSICAL SKILLS: Ability to lift and/or move up to 40 pounds and also push or pull heavy objects. May use a handling device (dolly, cart, etc.) or work with another team member to lift and/or move excessively heavy objects. Ability to bend, stoop, and squat frequently. Ability to communicate effectively using speaking, hearing, writing, and vision skills.
EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: High school diploma or equivalency preferred.
A comparable amount of directly related experience MAY be substituted at the County's discretion for the minimum educational requirements if candidates are not available that fully meet the minimum requirements of the position as posted.
LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS OR REGISTRATIONS: Valid CPR and First-Aid certifications preferred.
ADA STATEMENT: A qualified employee or applicant with a disability may be afforded a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential job functions of a position in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE: Pasco County BOCC is a drug-free workplace in accordance with Federal and Florida Law.
VETERANS' PREFERENCE: Under Section 295.07, F.S., chapter SSA-7 Pasco County BCC provides to Veterans, that preference in appointment will be given to preference-eligible applicants.
PASCO COUNTY WAS VOTED ONE OF THE NATION'S TOP WORKPLACES FOR 2021
Temporary Position - benefits not available. Not eligible for Veterans' Preference in accordance with FS
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I am aware that the following supplemental questions will determine my eligibility for this position.

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• Decline

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Which best describes your highest level of COMPLETED education?

• GED
• High School
• Associate degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Doctorate
• None of the above

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Are you an adult or a minor?

• Adult: Age 18 and over
• Minor: Younger than 18 years old

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If applicant is under 18 years, what is the first and last name of Parent or Legal Guardian and what is the relationship to minor child.
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Do you have a valid CPR and First Aid Certification?

• Yes
• No

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Do you possess a valid Florida driver's license or have the ability to obtain the license within 30 days from date of hire?

• Yes
• No

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Are you a veteran who served as a member of the armed forces of the United States during a period of war, defined in Title 38, U.S.C., and who was separated from such service under honorable conditions, or the surviving spouse of any such veteran? (SUPPORTING DOCUMENTION IS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION OR NEXT BUSINESS DAY).

• Yes
• No

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Have you recently retired from the Florida Retirement System (FRS) Pension Plan or Investment Plan within the last 6 months?

• Yes
• No

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Are you legally authorized to work in the United States? Note: If hired, a Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, must be completed at the start of employment.

• Yes
• No

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I agree to the following Acknowledgement of Releases, Waivers and Background Checks: I the above applicant/participant or parent/guardian of above minor application/participant, if accepted to preform Volunteer/Intern service, assume all risk of personal injury and/or property damage from whatever causes arising in conjunction with participation in same. I/We hereby release the Pasco County Board of County Commissioners, the individual members of said Board, the director, agents or other employees of the Board of any liability or contribution to such liability, before, during or after participation and/or transport to and from. I/We further state that the foregoing Release and Waiver of Liability has been carefully read and that I/We understand the contents and have acknowledged the same of my/our own free act.

• Acknowledged

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I agree to the following Affidavit of Skills, Abilities, Knowledge and Competency to be Completed by Adult Applicant or Parent/Guardian of Minor Applicant: I the above applicant/participant or parent/guardian of above minor applicant/participant affirm that I or my minor child/ward have the skills, abilities and knowledge necessary to safely and competently perform the responsibilities and duties of the volunteer position or internship that I or my minor child/ward is applying to.

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Please specifically explain how your prior work experience and education match the qualifications for this position characters or less)
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