Lifeguard - Seasonal (11 Weeks) - Ferry Beach State Park - 6502

Department of Agriculture, Conservation, and Forestry • Saco, ME

5d • Onsite

About The Position

This is protective services work at state park beaches with responsibility for the protection and safety of visitors at the swimming facilities. An important feature of this work is recognizing potential dangers and hazards that an individual may be placed in and correcting the situation to prevent an accident or drowning. Work is performed under immediate supervision with the incumbent applying clear rules and guidelines independently.

Requirements

• Sixteen (16) years of age or older.
• Successful completion of Lifeguard Competency Test.
• Current/valid Lifeguard Certification.
• Current/valid Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification.
• Current/valid First Aid Certification.
• Successful completion of the Lifeguard Academy.
• U.S. Citizens or have legal authority to work in the U.S.
• Three references must be made available at the interview to include at least one work-related reference.

Responsibilities

• Protection and safety of visitors at swimming facilities.
• Recognizing potential dangers and hazards.
• Correcting situations to prevent accidents or drowning.

Benefits

• 13 paid holidays
• 12 days of sick leave
• 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually
• Health Insurance Coverage (State pays 85%-100% of employee-only premiums)
• Health Insurance Premium Credit (decreases employee-only premiums by 5%)
• Dental Insurance (State pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums)
• Retirement Plan (State contributes 14.11% of pay to MainePERS)
• Gym Membership Reimbursement (up to $40 per month)
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness eligibility
• Living Resources Program (employee assistance program)
• Forty-two (42) consecutive calendar days of fully paid parental leave
• Voluntary Deferred Compensation (MaineSaves 457(b) account)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed