LIFEGUARD
71 positions available
Recruitment #19-002292-0074
Department | DNR - Maryland Park Service - State Wide Operation |
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Date Opened | 3/12/2019 12:35:00 PM |
Filing Deadline | 6/5/2019 11:59:00 PM |
Salary | $10.10 - $15.00/ hour (based on experience) |
Employment Type |
Full-Time
|
HR Analyst | Charles Hecker |
Work Location |
Allegany
Anne Arundel Baltimore County Frederick Garrett St. Mary's Worcester |
Introduction
Seasonal Contractual
71 vacancies; full-time
Contract Period: Flexible and subject to change but not to exceed 10 months
LOCATION OF POSITION
Assateague State Park (ocean) Berlin, MD (Worcester County)
Cunningham Falls State Park (lake) Thurmont, MD (Frederick County)
Dans 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)
**You must select the park(s) of preference on the supplemental questionnaire**
Main Purpose of Job
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources, 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: train 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, advise 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 adhere to all State and Federal laws, safety regulations, and must understand and adhere to all park policies.
Applicants must be able to, and be willing to work outdoors in all weather conditions. The shift hours for the positions 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
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
SELECTION PROCESS
BENEFITS
Contractual employees who work 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.
Leave may be granted to a temporary/contractual employee who works an average of at least 12 hours per week. This leave accrues at a rate of one hour for every 30 hours worked, not to exceed 40 hours per calendar year.
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
The online application is STRONGLY preferred. If you are unable to apply online, you may submit a paper application and supplemental questionnaire to:
Department of Natural Resources
Human Resources
580 Taylor Avenue, C-3
Annapolis, MD 21401
The Human Resources Department is not responsible for applications sent to any other address.
Faxed or e-mailed applications will not be accepted.
Inquiries regarding this recruitment can be directed to Chuck Hecker at charles.hecker@maryland.gov
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.