Lifeguard - Seasonal (11 Weeks) - Damariscotta Lake State Park - 6287

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

1d • 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
• 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
• Applicants must be 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.

Nice To Haves

• Current State of Maine employee (for internal application process)
• Previous seasonal employment with the State of Maine

Responsibilities

• Protection and safety of visitors at the swimming facilities.
• Recognizing potential dangers and hazards and correcting the situation to prevent an accident 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 (Participation 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 (for all employees welcoming a child)
• Additional, unpaid leave may also be available, under the Family and Medical Leave Act
• Voluntary Deferred Compensation (MaineSaves 457(b) account)
• Uniforms are provided by the agency

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees