Seasonal Hourly Shift – Lifeguard Ocean/Tidal

State of Maryland • Worcester, MD

12d • Onsite

About The Position

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources, Maryland Park Service, is recruiting seasonal contractual lifeguards for the Fall 2026 to Spring 2027 season at Assateague State Park in Berlin, Maryland. Applicants must indicate their position of interest on the Supplemental Questionnaire. This announcement includes Ocean/Tidal Lifeguard III among the lifeguard series positions. The role is hourly and may be full-time or part-time. Applicants must meet the certification and testing requirements before hire. Employment is contingent on required certifications being completed three weeks before the hire date.

Employees may be assigned duties requiring operation of a motor vehicle, UTV, or golf cart. Those assigned driving duties must hold a valid Maryland motor vehicle operator’s license and have five points or fewer on their current driving record; provisional licenses are not accepted. Applicants selected may be subject to employment reference, education, driving record, and criminal history checks, including fingerprinting. Contractual employees who meet specified hours and other eligibility conditions may qualify for subsidized health coverage. Other benefits and leave are described below and may be available to eligible contractual employees.

Requirements

• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• Must be currently certified by a national agency in Lifeguard Training, First Aid, and CPR, and pass a physical evaluation, swim test, and written test; certificates must be uploaded.
• Candidates may obtain certification after applying, but employment is contingent upon certification three weeks prior to the hire date.
• If assigned duties requiring operation of a motor vehicle, UTV, or golf cart, must possess a valid Maryland motor vehicle operator’s license and have five points or fewer on the current driving record; provisional licenses are not accepted.
• Applicants must indicate the position(s) of interest on the Supplemental Questionnaire.

Nice To Haves

• At least 18 years of age.
• At least twelve months of lifeguarding experience, as indicated on the application.
• Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor (LGI) or Water Safety Instructor (WSI) certification; preference is given to applicants with either certification.

Benefits

• Eligible contractual employees working 30 or more hours per week, or an average of 130 hours per month, with a current employment contract may qualify for subsidized medical and prescription coverage for themselves and enrolled dependents; the employee pays 25% of premiums and the State of Maryland subsidizes the remaining 75%.
• Eligible employees may elect dental coverage, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, and life insurance, paying the full premiums for those benefits.
• Contractual employees may be granted leave at a rate of one hour for every 30 hours worked, up to 40 hours per calendar year.

What This Job Offers

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