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SEASONAL LIFEGUARD

Forty Five (45) Vacancies - Maryland Park Service

Recruitment #17-002292-0035

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Introduction

Seasonal Contractual

Forty Five (45) vacancies; up to 40 hours per week

Contract Period: Flexible and subject to change but not to exceed ten (10) months

LOCATION OF POSITION

Assateague State Park (ocean) Berlin, MD (Worcester County)

Cunningham Falls State Park (lake) Thurmont, MD (Frederick County)

Dan’s Mountain State Park (pool) Lonaconing, MD (Allegany County)             

Deep Creek Lake State Park (lake) Swanton, MD (Garrett County)             

Greenbrier State Park (lake) Boonsboro, MD (Frederick County)             

Gunpowder Falls State Park (river) Kingsville, MD (Baltimore County)              

New Germany State Park (lake) Grantsville, MD (Garrett County)             

Pocomoke River State Park (pool) Snow Hill, MD (Worcester County)             

Point Lookout State Park (Bay) Scotland, MD (St. Mary’s County)             

Rocky Gap State Park (lake) Flintstone, MD (Allegany County)             

Sandy Point State Park (Bay) Annapolis, MD (Anne Arundel County)

Please note: You must select the park(s) of preference on the supplemental questionnaire.

Main Purpose of Job

The Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Maryland Park Service, is currently accepting applications for multiple Lifeguard positions at State Parks across Maryland. These may include guarding swimming beaches or pools. Lifeguards perform public safety work and are responsible for protecting human life and maintaining order. The selected candidates will patrol and survey swimming areas to prevent swimmers from endangering themselves and/or others. Daily tasks include but are not limited to the following: trains daily to maintain physical standards and rescue skills, staff the Lifeguard and first aid stations, respond to beach/pool area emergencies, enforce beach/pool rules, submit daily beach/pool reports, ensure ready status of rescue equipment, may assist and rescue capsized boaters where applicable, provide information to visitors, advises the general public of park rules and regulations, and other duties as assigned. Lifeguards perform rescue work, promptly render CPR or emergency first aid, promptly report safety hazards to supervisors, and assist in maintaining routine documents or incident reports. The positions may also involve related maintenance and custodial duties, such as the cleanliness of the buildings and grounds at the pool/beach areas. Pool lifeguards are responsible for vacuuming, skimming and routine pool maintenance, and may operate water pumps and control chemical additives to ensure specified water standards.

Applicants must be able to, and be willing to work outdoors in all weather conditions. The shift hours for this position may vary from park to park. Weekly hours will vary seasonally. Applicants must be available to work weekends, evenings, and holidays as scheduled.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Candidates must be at least 16 years of age.

Education: None.

Experience: None.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

Current certification as a Lifeguard from an approved agency (such as American Red Cross or YMCA).

Current certification in basic first aid or higher from an approved agency.

Current certification in AED, and adult, infant, and child CPR from an approved agency.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Successful applicants must pass a swim test and written lifeguard test. 

SELECTION PROCESS

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment, and report all experience and education that is related to this position. Your qualifications will be assessed based on the information included on your submitted application. Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will proceed to the next phase of evaluation.

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the application.  Please do not submit unsolicited documentation (resumes, transcripts, cover letters, etc.). 

You will be required to complete a supplemental questionnaire.

BENEFITS

Contractual employees who works for an agency covered under the State Employee and Retiree Health and Welfare Benefits Program (the Program), have a current employment contract and work 30 or more hours a week (or on average 130 hours per month) may be eligible for subsidized health benefits coverage for themselves and their dependents.  As a contractual employee, you will be responsible for paying 25% of the premiums for your medical and prescription coverage, including any eligible dependents you have enrolled. The State of Maryland will subsidize the remaining 75% of the cost for these benefits. You can also elect to enroll in dental coverage, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, and life insurance, but will be responsible to pay the full premium for these benefits.

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Online application is STRONGLY preferred. If online access is unavailable, you may submit a paper application to:

Department of Natural Resources

Human Resources

580 Taylor Avenue, C-3

Annapolis, MD 21401

Faxed or e-mailed applications will not be accepted. The Human Resource Department is not responsible for applications sent to any other address.

Specific inquiries regarding this recruitment can be directed to Chuck Hecker at charles.hecker@maryland.gov

TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay.

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country, and encourage them to apply.

Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.

As an equal opportunity employer Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity.




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