2026 ODNR Seasonal Lifeguard - Grand Lake St. Marys State Park

State of Ohio • St. Mary%27s, OH

22d • $21 • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking energetic, passionate people who enjoy the outdoors and want to play a key role for the position of seasonal (unclassified) Lifeguard within the Division of Parks & Watercraft , headquartered at Grand Lake St. Marys State Park , assigned to Auglaize County . The address is 834 Edgewater Dr., St. Marys, Ohio 45885 . To learn more about Grand Lake St. Marys State Park, please visit https

What you will do…

Requirements

• American Red Cross lifeguard training certificate or American Red Cross lifeguard training certificate 2, YMCA - National YMCA lifeguard certificate, Boy Scouts Of America - BSA lifeguard certificate or BSA aquatic instructor certificate, Ellis & Associates - national pool & watermark lifeguard training certificate, or nationally recognized equivalent; CPR (i.e., cardio-pulmonary resuscitation) certificate.
• If required to work longer than four months, the final applicant accepted for this position will be required to submit to urinalysis prior to appointment to test for illegal drug use. An applicant with a positive test result will not be offered employment, per Section 3719.01 & 3719.41 of Ohio revised code.
• Technical Skills\: Parks and Recreation, Natural Resources
• Professional Skills: Attention to Detail, Responsiveness, Customer Focus

Responsibilities

• Rescue swimmers in distress (e.g., enter water to aid potential drowning victims; use rescue equipment (e.g., rescue tube, rescue board; canoe) to tow/pull swimmer to safety): perform emergency first aid (e.g., administer cardiopulmonary resuscitation; hold compress to bleeding area; cover victim).
• Guard designated swimming area against drownings & related accidents; advise public of pertinent provisions of Ohio Revised Code & Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Parks & Watercraft Division rules & regulations; request public's compliance with laws, rules & regulations; attend training sessions.
• Complete incident report forms; inspect safety equipment for any needed repairs; maintain swimming area (e.g., pick up litter, empty trash containers, check restrooms, vending machines, mow grass, paint surfaces); keep supervisor well informed of swimming area maintenance needs (cleaning, chemical adjustments, and repairs).

Benefits

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems ( such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS ) & Optional Deferred Compensation ( Ohio Deferred Compensation )

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed