Lifeguard - Seasonal (11 Weeks) - Range Pond State Park

State of Maine•Poland, ME

18h•Onsite

About The Position

This is a Seasonal Full Time Lifeguard position (11 weeks) located at Range Pond State Park, in Southern Maine. The role involves 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

Must be sixteen (16) years of age
Successful completion of Lifeguard Competency Test
Possession of a current/valid Lifeguard Certification
Possession of a current/valid Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification
Possession of a current/valid First Aid Certification
Successful completion of the Lifeguard Academy
Must be a U.S. Citizen or have legal authority to work in the U.S.
Job offers are conditional upon verification of credentials, criminal record, and driver’s license check if applicable
Three references must be made available at the interview, including at least one work-related reference

Responsibilities

Provide protection and safety of visitors at the swimming facilities
Recognize potential dangers and hazards that an individual may be placed in
Correct situations to prevent accidents or drowning

Benefits

Work-Life Balance: 13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually (accrual increases with years of service), personal leave for overtime-exempt employees
Health Insurance Coverage: State of Maine pays 85%-100% of employee-only premiums, with dependent coverage available
Health Insurance Premium Credit: Decreases employee-only premiums by 5%
Dental Insurance: State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums
Retirement Plan: State of Maine contributes 14.11% of pay to the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS)
Gym Membership Reimbursement: Up to $40 per month
Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness
Living Resources Program (employee assistance program)
Parental leave: 42 consecutive calendar days of fully paid parental leave for all employees welcoming a child (including fathers and adoptive parents), additional unpaid leave may be available under FMLA
Voluntary Deferred Compensation: MaineSaves 457(b) account through payroll deductions
Additional wellness benefits from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness