Lifeguard - Northern Region - Seasonal (11 Weeks) - 6504 - Swan Lake State Park

Location: Swanville,Maine,United States

LIFEGUARD 

Opening Date:

March 20, 2025

Closing Date:

May 02, 2025 (EXTENDED)

Location:

Swan Lake State Park

Position #:

01720-6504

Position Type:

Seasonal Full Time - 11 Weeks* 

Class Code:

9201

Grade/Salary:

Grade 08 - $15.00 - $18.98 Per Hour

*Season: 01720-6504 - 11 Weeks (Approximately 06/08/2025 to 08/23/2025)

The Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry, Bureau of Parks and Lands Division, is recruiting to fill a Seasonal Full Time Lifeguard position (11 weeks) located at Swan Lake State Park in Swanville, Maine.

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.

For questions specific to the position, please contact Keith Turdo, at: (207) 525-4404, or by e-mail at: Keith.Turdo@maine.gov

 Since many of our parks are seasonal, park staff may not be available to take your call during the early spring months. If you are unable to contact the park manager at a park; please contact April Kerr at: (207) 941-4821, or by e-mail at: April.Kerr@Maine.gov

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

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.

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.

A job offer to a new hire is conditional upon verification of credentials, criminal record, and driver’s license check if applicable. Three references must be made available at the interview to include at least one work-related reference. Anyone meeting the minimum qualifications of the position may apply. 

The Department is not responsible for late receipt of applications due to mail service or faxing malfunctions.

HOW TO APPLY: Interested applicants need to apply online by selecting the "APPLY" button below along with uploading a Cover Letter and a detailed Resume. In order for us to properly determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for any posting, you must be sure your Resume includes month and year for any experience listed along with the duties and responsibilities associated with each particular time period. Any experience that was not full-time employment should be identified as such. 

If you can't apply online and you require a paper application, please download and print one here: https://www.maine.gov/bhr/state-jobs/application-process. Paper applications for this posting should be submitted along with a Cover Letter and a detailed Resume, before the closing date, to: Natural Resources Service Center, c/o Kristin McCamish, 32 Blossom Lane, Marquardt Building, Augusta, ME 04333-0155. Please be sure that the title, and position number, of the job you are applying for is included.

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