Lifeguard - Seasonal (11 Weeks) - Damariscotta Lake State Park - 3431

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 and successful completion of Lifeguard Competency Test.
Possession of a current/valid Lifeguard Certification
current/valid Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification
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 (apply through internal application process using the Find Jobs report in PRISM).
Seasonal employees who do not have PRISM access should apply through the State’s career page and indicate on the application that they have previously worked for the State.

Responsibilities

Protection and safety of visitors at swimming facilities.
Recognizing potential dangers and hazards and correcting situations to prevent accidents or drownings.

Benefits

13 paid holidays
12 days of sick leave
3+ weeks of vacation leave annually
Health Insurance Coverage (State of Maine pays 85%-100% of employee-only premiums)
Health Insurance Premium Credit (Participation 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 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)
Voluntary Deferred Compensation (MaineSaves 457(b) account)