Seasonal Hourly Shift - Lifeguard Lake​/Pool; Dans Mountain State Park

Introduction

Salary: $17.50+/hour

Employment type:

Full-time and Part-Time

HRLY 0008

17410 Recreational Area Road SW, Lonaconing MD 21539 (Allegany County)

The Department of Natural Resources, Maryland Park Service is recruiting multiple seasonal contractual lifeguard positions for the upcoming 2026 season at Dans Mountain State Park. Contract duration will be approximately between Memorial Day and Labor Day, depending on specific need.

The working titles currently recruiting for are listed below. Indicate on the Supplemental Questionnaire the position(s) of interest to be considered. Please review duties of each job closely before applying.

You can review the position duties of each series HERE.

• Lifeguard Lake/Pool
• Lifeguard Lead Lake/Pool

• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• Must be currently certified by a national agency in Lifeguard Training, First Aid and CPR, and pass a physical evaluation, swim test and written test (upload certificates). Candidates may be certified after applying. Employment is contingent upon certification three weeks prior to hire date.

• At least 18 years of age.
• At least two (2) months of lifeguarding experience as indicated on application.
• Preference for applicants certified as a Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor (LGI) or Water Safety Instructor (WSI).
• In pool settings, preference for applicants certified as a Pool or Spa Operator by an entity approved by the Maryland Department of Health and the county in which work will be performed.

Employees may be assigned duties that require operation of a motor vehicle, UTV or golf cart. Employees assigned such duties must possess a motor vehicle operator’s license valid in Maryland and five points or fewer on their current driving record. Provisional driver’s license will not be accepted.

Applicants selected may undergo an employment background investigation, including reference check, education verification, driving record check (if required) and criminal history check including fingerprinting. Continuing employment will be contingent upon results.

Applicants who meet minimum qualifications will be considered. Provide complete accurate information on application. Report all education and experience related to essential functions of this position.

For education obtained outside the U.S., provide a copy of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service prior to hire.

Contractual employees who work for an agency covered under the State Employee and Retiree Health and Welfare Benefits 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 premiums for medical and prescription coverage.

The State of Maryland will subsidize remaining 75%. You can also elect to enroll in dental coverage, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, and life insurance, but will pay full premium.

Leave may be granted at rate of one hour for every 30 hours worked, not to exceed 40 hours per calendar year.

Benefits information will be discussed at the time of hire.

The online application is strongly preferred. If unable to apply online, submit a paper application and supplemental questionnaire to Department of Natural Resources, Human Resources, 580 Taylor Avenue, C-3 Annapolis, MD 21401. The Human Resources unit is not responsible for applications sent to any other address.

Faxed or e‑mailed applications will not be accepted. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the application.

If you have difficulty with your user account or have general questions about the online application system, contact MD Department of Budget and Management p; ATTN:
Recruitment and Examination Division. Standard business hours 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Inquiries after hours will be reviewed next business…