Seasonal Lifeguard- 46 positions available

Seasonal Contractual

46 positions available

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

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)

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

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

Herrington Manor State Park (lake) Oakland, MD (Garrett 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

The Department of Natural Resources, Maryland Park Service, is currently accepting applications for several 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.

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

Education: None.

Experience: None.

For education obtained outside of the U.S., you will be required to provide proof of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service. If you possess a degree obtained outside of the United States, please submit a detailed, course-by-course evaluation report from one of the U.S. equivalency evaluating members identified at http://www.naces.org/members.htm.

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.

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. 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.

If you have any questions about this recruitment, please contact the Department of Natural Resources at 410-260-8080.

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.

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.