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Lifeguard - Ferry Beach State Park

Maine Bureau of Parks and Lands, Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry

Saco, Maine

Job Type Temporary
Salary $15 - $18.98 per hour
Benefits Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Retirement Plan. See job posting link below.
Deadline Mar 28, 2025
Experience 0 - 1 years

*Season: 11 Weeks (approximately 06/08/2025 to 08/23/2025)

BRIEF JOB DESCRIPTION: This is protective services work at state park beaches with responsibility for the protection and safety of visitors at the swimming facilities. An important feature of this work is recognizing potential dangers and hazards that an individual may be placed in and correcting the situation to prevent an accident or drowning. Work is performed under immediate supervision with the incumbent applying clear rules and guidelines independently.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Sixteen (16) years of age and successful completion of Lifeguard Competency Test*.

*If you have not yet completed the Lifeguard Competency Test to gain certification, please contact Sean Vaillancourt at (207) 389-1335 or by e-mail at: Sean.M.Vaillancourt@maine.gov to get set up with a course.

LICENSING/REGISTRATION/TRAINING REQUIREMENTS: (These must be met by all employees prior to attaining permanent status in this class): Possession of a current/valid Lifeguard Certification, current/valid Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification, and current/valid First Aid Certification; and successful completion of the Lifeguard Academy.

For questions specific to the position, please contact Gary Best at (207) 215-6351 or by e-mail at Gary.Best@maine.gov

The following general information pertains to seasonal employment at Maine State Parks: 

  • Applicants must be 18 years of age or older (Lifeguards must be 16 or older)
  • Applicants must be U.S. Citizens or have legal authority to work in the U.S.
  • Housing is provided in the Penobscot River Corridor and the Allagash Wilderness Waterway.
  • In general, housing is not available at the other parks.
  • Most positions are scheduled to work 40 hours each week, with weekends and some holidays required.
  • Parks seasonal positions are required to wear uniforms which are provided by the agency.
HOW TO APPLY

Apply online at https://mainebhr.hire.trakstar.com/jobs/fk0pimw/

To learn more about the Maine State Park jobs and see all the listings, visit: https://www.maine.gov/dacf/parks/get_involved/employment_opportunities.shtml

 

When you apply, please indicate that you are responding to the posting on Conservation Job Board.

Category Outdoor Recreation