Lifeguard - Ferry Beach State Park - Seasonal -Weeks
Lifeguard - Ferry Beach State Park - Seasonal -Weeks
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Job Description
LIFEGUARD
Opening Date:
March 14 2025
Closing Date:
March 28 2025
Location:
Ferry Beach State Park
Position #:
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Position Type:
Seasonal Full Time 11 Weeks*
Class Code:
9201
Grade/Salary:
Grade 08 $15.00 $18.98/Hour
*Season: 0 & 0 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 Ferry Beach State Park in Saco ME.
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 ator by email at: 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 contactGary Best ator by email at
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 drivers license check if applicable. Three references must be made available at the interview to include at least one workrelated 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 will need to complete and submit an online State of Maine Direct Hire Application along with aCover Letter and detailed Resume at: Hire Application forms can be obtained by accessing the NRSC website at: YOU ARE UNABLE TO APPLY ONLINE: Please mail the application materials listed in the How to Apply section to: Natural Resources Service Center c/o Kristin McCamish 32 Blossom Lane Marquardt Building Augusta ME.
No matter where you work across Maine state government you find employees who embody our state mottoDirigo or I leadas they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforces health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package including:
- WorkLife Balance Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using13 paid holidays12 days of sick leave and3 weeks of vacation leave.Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service and overtimeexempt employees receive personal leave.
- Health Insurance Coverage The State of Maine pays85100 of employeeonly premiums $11196.96$13172.88annual value) depending on salary. Use this chart to find thepremium costsfor you and your family including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State.
- Health Insurance Premium Credit Participation decreases employeeonly premiums by 5. Visit the Office of Employee Health and Wellness for more information aboutprogram requirements.
- Dental Insurance The State of Maine pays 100 of employeeonly dental premiums $358.08 annual value).
- Retirement Plan The State of Maine contributes13.29 of payto the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS) on behalf of the employee.
- Gym Membership Reimbursement Improve overall health with regular exercise and receive up to $40 per month to offset this expense.
- Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts Set aside money pretax to help pay for outofpocket health care expenses and/or daycare expenses.
- Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness The State of Maine is a qualified employer for this federal program. For more information visit theFederal Student Aid office.
- Living Resources Program Navigate challenging work and life situations with our employee assistance program.
- Parental leaveis one of the most important benefits for any working parent. All employees who are welcoming a childincluding fathers and adoptive parentsreceivefortytwo 42 consecutive calendar days of fully paid parental leave. Additional unpaid leave may also be available under theFamily and Medical Leave Act.
- Voluntary Deferred Compensation Save additional pretax funds for retirement in aMaineSaves457(b) account through payroll deductions.
- Learn aboutadditional wellness benefitsfor State employees from theOffice of Employee Health and Wellness.
Theres a job and then theres purposeful transformative work. Our aim is to create a workplace where you can learn grow and continuously refine your skills. Applicants demonstrate job requirements in differing ways and we appreciate that many skills and backgrounds can make people successful in this role.
As an Equal Opportunity employer Maine State Government embraces a culture of respect and awareness. We are committed to creating a strong sense of belonging for all team members and our process ensures an inclusive environment to applicants of all backgrounds including diverse race color sex sexual orientation or gender identity physical or mental disability religion age ancestry national origin familial status or genetics.
If youre looking for a great next step and want to feel good about what you do wed love to hear from you. Please note reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.
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