What are the responsibilities and job description for the Summer Recreation Aide - Environmental Management - Lyonia Environmental Center (LEC) position at Volusia County, FL?
Major Functions
The County of Volusia is seeking a Summer Recreation Aide for the Environmental Management Division. This position is located in Deltona, Florida, and will be responsible for supervising children and conducting recreational activities for the Summer Camp programs at Lyonia Environmental Center (LEC).
Note: The Lyonia Environmental Center (LEC) Summer Camp Program runs from June 3, 2026 through August 5, 2026.
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 environmental education programs.
- Supervise children involved in summer or other recreational programs at the LEC, other sites, and various outside locations.
- Supervise and assist children in the water.
- Assist in enforcing rules and regulations.
- Must be comfortable working long hours outdoors that will include hiking and other outdoor activities.
- Must be comfortable driving a 7-passenger van or other multi-passenger vehicles as assigned.
- Applicant should be comfortable working with and handling captive wildlife used for education programs.
- May be assigned to other county locations based upon 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.
No experience or formal training required. Must be 21 years of age on or before June 1, 2026 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 relationship with children, parents, and co-workers.
- 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 and willingness to go into water with children, hike, drive vehicles and perform other duties as assigned.
- Ability to work flexible hours.
- Ability to work under stressful conditions.
- Ability to interact effectively with others.
- Must be able to relocate to other county locations based upon operational needs.
ADA REQUIREMENTS:
Physical Demands: Use of fingers, hands, hearing, speaking, walking, standing, kneeling, bending, reaching, climbing, 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.