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Orange County recruiting youth for lifeguard, summer camp jobs; pay above minimum wage
Summary
A county staff member said Orange County is hiring youth ages 16 and up for lifeguard positions at $16.88 an hour and summer camp roles at $16.08 an hour, and directed applicants to ocfl.net/jobs (search "parks"). The announcement said hiring and training are ongoing; application deadlines were not specified.
A staff member for Orange County said the county is hiring youth ages 16 and older for seasonal lifeguard and summer camp positions, and provided pay rates and an application website.
The staff member said lifeguard positions pay $16.88 an hour and summer camp roles pay $16.08 an hour, and added, "Above minimum wage." The speaker directed prospective applicants to ocfl.net/jobs and said applicants should type "parks" to find the seasonal listings.
The staff member said the county is "always hiring" and that training is provided for these roles. No specific application deadline or number of openings was given in the announcement.
Why it matters: Seasonal lifeguard and camp positions are often among the largest sources of summer work for local teens. The wages cited are higher than the state minimum wage as of the announcement, and the county's message highlights active recruitment and training for youth employment.
Practical details provided by the staff member included the age minimum (16) and the website to apply; other details such as the number of positions, application deadlines, and benefits were not specified in the remarks.
The staff member concluded by reiterating that the county continually posts jobs and trains new hires. No vote or formal action was taken during the announcement.
