OPS SENIOR YOUTH CAMP HELPER - 77901725 Date: Feb 17, 2025 The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer. For more information click on our E-Verify Website (http://www.dms.myflorida.com/workforce\_operations/human\_resource\_management/for\_job\_applicants/e\_verify) . Requisition No: 846612 Agency: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Working Title: OPS SENIOR YOUTH CAMP HELPER - 77901725 Pay Plan: Seasonal Position Number: 77901725 Salary: $620.00/Week Posting Closing Date: 06/27/2025 Total Compensation Estimator Tool (https://compcalculator.myflorida.com/) OED/Florida Youth Conservation Center Network OPS Summer Camp Lifeguard Salary: Flat Rate/$620/Week Not eligible for benefits 12100 Seminole Pratt Whitney Road West Palm Beach, FL 33412 Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission OED/Florida Youth Conservation Center Network OPS Summer Camp Lifeguard- 77901725 Palm Beach *** Everglades Youth Conservation Center*** Our Organization: The FWC envisions a Florida where fish and wildlife are abundant and thriving in healthy and connected natural landscapes with vital working lands and waterways; where natural resources are valued and safely enjoyed by all; and wherein natural systems support vibrant human communities and a strong economy. Our Mission: Managing fish and wildlife resources for their long-term well-being and the benefit of people. Every organization has an identity that is forged not only by what it does, but by how it conducts itself. The values embedded in our mission and expressed in the vision of the FWC are to make quality decisions by being dynamic, science-informed, efficient, ethical, collaborative, and committed to the vitality of the state and its environment. Visit our website for more information:MyFWC.com Requirements: Employment in this position is contingent upon a satisfactory criminal history check (fingerprint-based) in accordance with Chapter 435, Florida Statutes. Working Hours: Sunday – Friday, over 40 hours per week. + Successful completion of all position specific training and certifications before the first week of June, i.e. Lifeguard, Adult and Pediatric First Aid, CPR, AED, Level 1 Canoeing Skills Course, Level 2 Kayaking Skills Course, or Fishing. . Position training and certifications will be provided by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. + Complete a swim – tread- swim sequence without stopping to rest: Jump into the water and totally submerge, resurface then swim 150 yards using the front crawl, breaststroke or a combination of both. Then maintain position at the surface of the water for two minutes by treading water using only your legs. After, swim 50 yards using the front crawl, breaststroke, or a combination of both. + Complete a timed event within 1 minute, 40 seconds: Starting in the water, swim 20 yards. Then, submerge to a depth of 7 – 10 feet to retrieve a 10 – pound object. Next, return to the surface and swim 20 yards on the back to return to the starting point, holding the object at the surface with both hands and keeping the face out at or near the surface. Finally, exit the water without using a ladder or steps. + Requires work time in the evenings and weekends.  Additional Requirements: The Commission expects its employees to be courteous and respectful while assisting Commission customers and stakeholders, ensuring each encounter is as positive as possible. Employees should promptly resolve questions or problems relating to the Commission, its programs and/or fish and wildlife resources. Employees should seek to gain public support for agency objectives and programs by serving Florida’s citizens in a positive and proactive manner and by listening to what the customer wants and striving to meet their needs. When appropriate, employees will explain the reasons for agency actions or decisions while communicating a consistent FWC point-of-view. Responsible for following the provisions and requirements in Section 215.422, Florida Statutes, related to the Comptroller’s rules and FWC’s invoice processing and warrant distribution procedures. Work at FWC is cross-functional meaning duties may cross division/office lines. The Commission expects employees to function across FWC’s organizational structure by providing their skills and expertise wherever needed through work on teams or as directed. Experience: + A Highschool Diploma; AND + At least one year of experience as a lifeguard, including in deep water is preferred but not required; AND + A current lifeguard certification including deep water from a nationally recognized training provider is preferred but not required. Overview: This full-time Other Personal Services (OPS) position is based out of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission's (FWC) Florida Youth Conservation Centers Network (FYCCN). The FWC is seeking a self-motivated, energetic, outcome-oriented individual to work as part of the Summer Camp Instructor team at the Everglades Youth Conservation Center (EYCC) in West Palm Beach. The incumbent will be a lifeguard for EYCC’s aquatic activities. EYCC is a residential summer camp and sees as many as 800 participants throughout the summer. Aquatic activities that the incumbent will assist or directly oversee can include swimming, snorkeling, boating, fishing, dip netting, and marsh hiking. Most of the swimming activities occur in EYCC’s lake, which is a large, closed body of water. As a part of FYCCN, the incumbent communicates with stakeholders, constituents, and partners and performs functions of this position with a strong understanding of FYCCN’s mission, future goals, and practices. Conveys FYCCN’s vision through effective programming, training, and outreach at the EYCC.   Interested individuals must be passionate about getting youth outside to create the next generation that cares about fish and wildlife resources. This advertisement is being used to fill multiple positions Duties and Responsibilities: Fulfill the five primary responsibilities of a lifeguard as outlined by the American Red Cross: + Perform patron surveillance – the close and continuous supervision of people using the facility. + Minimize or eliminate hazardous situations and behaviors. + Enforce facility rules and education patrons about them. + Recognize and respond quickly and effectively to all emergencies. + Provide emergency medical assistance, including administering first aid, performing CPR, using an AED, and, if trained, administering emergency oxygen. Fulfill the 5 secondary responsibilities of a lifeguard as outlined by the American Red Cross: + Perform opening and closing duties, facility safety checks and inspections. + Conduct safety orientations, administer swim tests, and fit life jackets. + Clean or perform maintenance. + Complete records and reports. + Assist patrons with questions and concerns about the facility. Ensure aquatic programs are in compliance with and operate according to American Camp Association (ACA) standards.   + Supervise daily summer camp activities as assigned (set up, clean up, leading programming, supporting fellow staff, etc.) + Address minor program changes, behavioral issues, etc. and level-up to Assistant Camp Director or Director where appropriate. Enforce camp code of conduct.   + Complete required training related to ACA standards and be familiar with/follow all policies regarding camper safety, risk management, reporting, etc. Communicate effectively with stakeholders, constituents, and partners through in-person, and program/event interactions . + Provide a welcoming experience, and positive guest service to visitors to EYCC through program interactions.  + Participate in meetings, mobile phone communications, etc. as needed with EYCC staff to foster collaborative working relationships.   + Maintain effective working relationships with others; work independently, take initiative and work creatively to solve problems. Perform administrative duties as required + Ensure files/documentation are complete, accurate, and confidentially maintained. + Attend staff meetings and attend professional development as assigned. + Complete and submit timesheets and required reports in a timely and thorough manner. Assist with facility operations outside of education programs as required + Assist with all aspects of food service as needed (dishwashing, stocking, cooking, serving, etc.) + Assist with janitorial cleaning of the facility as needed (cabins, bathrooms, pavilions, etc.) + Assist with weekly camper check in and check out. + Provide supervision coverage as needed. + Monitor the health and wellness of campers and provide treatment according to your level of certification as assigned by the camp’s Medical Director. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: + Must have the ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. + Must be computer literate in MS Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and other related software.   + General knowledge of regional ecosystems and sustainable wildlife management practices preferred. + Ability to be a team-player and work collaboratively with various stakeholders, partners, and government agencies.  + Ability to work independently, take initiative, and solve problems.   + Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments for self and when working with others.  + Ability to deal professionally and sensitively with a diverse audience and a wide range of contacts at different levels.   + Ability to lift up to 55 lbs. + Ability to swim without the assistance of a personal flotation device in deep water (over 7 ft) in ocean or freshwater conditions (waves, changing currents, unpredictable underwater terrain, and low visibility). + Ability to travel, enter and exit a vehicle, and/or vessel, and withstand exposure to adverse weather conditions.    Additional Notes: + Lodging will be provided throughout the incumbent's employment. Select meals are provided during employment; when the camp is in session, 3 meals will be provided daily excluding Friday dinner, all meals Saturday, and Sunday breakfast and lunch. + If you are interested in freshwater fishing or marine biology, EYCC has summer camp instructor positions available which require a lifeguard certification. Instructors facilitate an assigned EYCC program for up to 10 campers per week. Please see the advertisement for OPS Summer Camp Instructor for more information. + If you are more interested in assisting with activities than instructing, we are hiring group leaders under OPS Summer Camp Counselor. + Responses to qualifying questions should reflect the experience indicated in the work history of the State of Florida Job Application (Profile) and be verifiable by skills and/or experience stated on the profile application. Information should be provided regarding any gaps in employment. + Onsite housing in air-conditioned bunk house style cabins is provided for the duration of the incumbent’s employment. + Meals are provided to staff during work hours June - July except during weekly Sunday staff meetings. + Staff must be available to begin in-person training during the second full week of May. Summer camp will run for 8 weeks during the months of June and July. Each session of camp begins on Sunday and ends on the following Friday. + Application packets must be submitted through the State of Florida’s official employment site (https://peoplefirst.myflorida.com/) and must include a resume describing the applicant’s experience. The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace. Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation. The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act. Location: PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL, US, 33412 WEST PALM BEACH, FL, US, 33413 WEST PALM BEACH, FL, US, 33426 WEST PALM BEACH, FL, US, 33405 WEST PALM BEACH, FL, US, 33418 PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL, US, 33418 WEST PALM BEACH, FL, US, 33407 WEST PALM BEACH, FL, US, 33460 WEST PALM BEACH, FL, US, 33401 WEST PALM BEACH, FL, US, 33410 WEST PALM BEACH, FL, US, 33417 WEST PALM BEACH, FL, US, 33415 WEST PALM BEACH, FL, US, 33411 WEST PALM BEACH, FL, US, 33406 WEST PALM BEACH, FL, US, 33409 WEST PALM BEACH, FL, US, 33412 Nearest Major Market:Palm Beach Nearest Secondary Market:Miami