Seasonal Lifeguard Program Coordinator

State of careers Rhode Island • Meriden, CT

5d • $24 - $24

About The Position

The Department of Environmental Management is pleased to offer a bonus program for the 2026 beach season. All State Lifeguard, Supervising Lifeguard, and Seasonal Lifeguard Program Coordinator positions will qualify by meeting the below criteria: Sign-on Bonus: Lifeguards who complete the onboarding process including submission of all required documents and receive their DEM Seasonal Employment Authorization Ticket by May 22nd, 2026, will be eligible to receive a $500 one-time sign-on bonus. Retention Bonus: Lifeguard staff who remain in good standing throughout the course of their employment and who have not taken more than 3 unapproved days off (call outs) over the course of the summer, and remain employed at least part time continuously until September 7th, 2026, shall be eligible for a $500 one-time retention bonus.

Requirements

• An employee in this classification must be a RI State Certified Lifeguard and preferably an American Red Cross Certified Lifeguard Instructor with certification and special training in First Aid, CPR, and Senior Lifesaving; individuals must maintain such certification as a condition of employment.
• Lifeguard Applicants must possess either current required State Surf or Non-Surf Lifeguard Certification along with current training cards or training certificates in Lifeguard Training, Standard First Aid, and CPR covering (All ages) Adult, Infant, and Child CPR at the time of appointment to the position.
• Applicant must be physically qualified to perform assigned duties as evidenced by a physician's certificate.
• Applicants for this classification must be 18 years of age.

Responsibilities

• A Seasonal Lifeguard Program Coordinator works closely with State Parks Regional Managers, Beach Managers, and Supervising Lifeguards while under the supervision and direction of the Lifeguard Program Manager.
• The coordinator ensures adequate staffing and assignment of lifeguards to meet public demand as required by safety standards for the operation of swimming areas operated by RIDEM.
• This position will assist in the recruitment of potential candidates for the State Lifeguard Program and will participate in the outreach to various organizations and attend events as needed.
• The Seasonal Lifeguard Coordinator will also develop, implement, and oversee in-service training for the Division’s Lifeguard Program.
• The coordinator will also assist and participate in the administration of the State Lifeguard Certification Tests and bathing facility inspections outlined in the RI Drowning Prevention Act.
• They will work in coordination with the Recreational Safety Inspectors to ensure the latest Lifeguarding standards are followed in all aspects of the Division’s Lifeguard and Water Safety Programs.
• The Lifeguard Coordinator will also, as needed, fill in as a supervising Lifeguard at one of the Division’s facilities.

Benefits

• For information regarding the benefits available to State of Rhode Island employees, please visit the Office of Employee Benefits' website at http://www.employeebenefits.ri.gov/.
• Also, be advised that a new provision in RI General Law 35-6-1 was enacted requiring direct deposit for all employees.
• Specific to new hires, the law requires that all employees hired after September 30, 2014 participate in direct deposit.
• Accordingly, any employee hired after this date will be required to participate in the direct deposit system.
• At the time the employee is hired, the employee shall identify a financial institution that will serve as a personal depository agency for the employee.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed