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Seasonal Contractual Lifeguard - 39 positions available

Maryland Park Service

Recruitment #17-002292-0047

Introduction

Seasonal Contractual

Thirty Nine (39) positions available; full-time (up to 40 hours per week)

Contract Period: January 2018 through early September 2018

LOCATION OF POSITION

You must select the park(s) of preference on the supplemental questionnaire

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)
New Germany State Park (lake) Grantsville, MD (Garrett County)
Rocky Gap State Park (lake) Flintstone, MD (Allegany County)

Main Purpose of Job

The 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: 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.

Please note, 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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: None.

Experience: None.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Candidates at least 16 years of age are preferred.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

The Maryland Park Service will provide successful candidates with mandatory in-classroom and in-pool training in early January to receive the required certifications for the positions, including:

  • Certification as a lifeguard
  • Certification in basic first aid
  • Certification in AED, and adult, infant and child CPR

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Successful applicants must pass the American Red Cross Lifeguard course and all supplemental training.

Successful applicants who complete the required training, swim test and written tests will work as lifeguards in Maryland State Parks from Memorial Day through Labor Day.

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. Verifiable volunteer experience will be considered; please include it on your application, if applicable. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider information submitted after this date. Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will proceed to the next phase of evaluation.

This recruitment does not require any additional materials to be uploaded. 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 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 has worked 120 days in a 12 month period. This leave accrues at a rate of one hour for every 30 hours worked, not to exceed 40 hours per calendar year.

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

The Human Resource Department is not responsible for applications sent to any other address.

Faxed or e-mailed applications will not be accepted.

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.

As an equal opportunity employer Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity. People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.




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