Lifeguard

Looking for a summer job at one of Connecticut's beautiful beaches? If so, we have a terrific opportunity for you!

The State of Connecticut, Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP), Bureau of Outdoor Recreation, State Parks Division, Lifeguard Program, is looking to hire Lifeguards to work at Indian Well State Park in Shelton.

JOB DETAILS

These positions are non-competitive. Open to the public. 

Must have proof of age.

A pre-employment physical may be required of all applicants.

All applicants must successfully complete the following skills before they can take the classroom portion of the certification. Candidates will have 2 attempts for each skill:

• Swim 550 yards, continuously demonstrating breath control and rhythmic breathing. Candidates may swim using the front crawl, breaststroke or a combination of both, but swimming on the back or side is not allowed. Swim goggles may be used. This swim is to be completed in 10 minutes or less. Red Cross Waterfront
• Tread water for 2 minutes, using only the legs. Candidates should place their hands under their armpits. The head must remain above the surface of the water. Red Cross Waterfront
• Complete the ‘brick’ timed event within 1 minute 40 seconds. Starting in the water, swim 20 yards. (The face may be in or out of the water. Swim goggles are not allowed.) Surface dive, feet-first or head-first, to a depth of 7 to 10 feet to retrieve a 10-pound object. Return to the surface and swim 20 yards to return to the starting point with both hands holding the object and keeping the face at or near the surface so they are able to get a breath. (Candidates should not swim the distance under water.) Exit the water without using a ladder or steps. Red Cross Waterfront
• Complete the ‘underwater swim’ event by swimming an accumulation of 15 yards underwater, in a single breath, picking up three dive rings. Red Cross Waterfront
• Complete a 50 yard swim in 45 seconds or less. Distance to back of surveillance zone at shore
• Complete a 0.25 mile run in 2 minutes or less. Max distance from shack to guarded zone
• Complete a 1.5 mile run in 15 minutes or less. Distance of shoreline to clear patrons
• Jump off and then climb back into a rescue kayak without flipping the kayak. Kayaks used for in water surveillance zone
• Sprint 50 yards, swim 25 yards and retrieve a floating object back to shore in 2 minutes of less. Immediately perform continuous 2 minutes of effective CPR (if certified) or continuous chest compressions (if not certified). Half the distance between the towers, to someone halfway to the back of the surveillance zone
• Move a 165 pound object/person a distance of 25 yards. Distance from low tide mark to tower, weight of an average adult

In the State of Connecticut this class is accountable for performing a full range of lifeguard services at swimming areas operated by state agencies.

• Acts as primary visitor contact, interacting with the public to assist them in the safe and orderly enjoyment of the Park.  
• Monitors activities in swimming areas to prevent accidents and provide assistance to swimmers at State of Connecticut State Park Waterfronts.
• Cautions swimmers regarding unsafe areas.
• Maintains order in swimming areas.
• Rescues swimmers in danger of drowning and administers first aid and/or cardiopulmonary resuscitation as required.
• Instructs patrons in water safety.
• Participates in physical and rescue skills training.
• Performs general maintenance tasks, including beach cleaning, as assigned.
• Performs related duties as required.

Applicants must demonstrate competence in basic life-saving techniques. Applicants must be able to demonstrate the ability to swim while carrying an adult to safety.

1. Incumbents in this class must possess Certification in the following ; Life-saving from a national accredited organization ( i.e. American Red Cross, YMCA, Ellis & Associates, etc. ), cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) for the professional rescuer, and first aid. All certifications must be valid from the beginning to end of working period.
2. Incumbents in this class may be required to travel

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.