ODNR Seasonal Lifeguard - Mohican State Park

Job Description:

2026 ODNR Seasonal Lifeguard – Mohican State Park (260000RI)

Agency:
Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) – Division of Parks & Watercraft

Primary

Location:

Mohican State Park, 3116 OH-3, Loudonville, Ohio 44842 (Ashland County, OH)

Contact: hro.gov or

Unposting Date:
Jul 5, 2026, 11:59:00 PM

Schedule:

Part-time (May 2026 – September 2026, may include weekends, evenings & rotating shifts)

Compensation: $20.58 per hour (step 1 of the pay range, no benefits)

Ohio operates 76 state parks and manages over 750,000 acres of wildlife land and 2 million acres of water. ODNR balances wise use and protection of natural resources for all.

We need energetic, passionate outdoor people for the seasonal Lifeguard position at Mohican State Park.

• Rescue swimmers in distress (enter water, use rescue equipment such as tube, board, canoe); perform emergency first aid (CPR, bleeding control, cover victim).
• Guard designated swimming area against drownings & related accidents; advise public of Ohio Revised Code & ODNR rules; request compliance; attend training sessions.
• Complete incident report forms; inspect safety equipment for needed repairs.
• Maintain swimming area (picking up litter, emptying trash, checking restrooms & vending machines, mowing grass, painting surfaces); keep supervisor informed of maintenance needs.
• Hourly pay $20.58/hr.

May 2026 – September 2026. Positions used during anticipated busiest season; may include weekends, evenings & rotating shifts.

• Exposure to weather.
• Exposure to potentially hostile general public.
• Exposure to danger in performing water rescue.

Seasonal positions remain at step 1 of the pay range and are not eligible for benefits (e.g., vision, dental, life, health insurance, holiday pay, leave accruals, shift differentials).

• American Red Cross lifeguard training certificate (or equivalent: YMCA lifeguard certificate, BSA lifeguard certificate, Ellis & Associates national pool & watermark lifeguard training certificate, or nationally recognized equivalent).
• CPR certificate.
• If work longer than four months, final applicant must submit to urinalysis prior to appointment (positive test results disqualify).

Parks and Recreation, Natural Resources

Attention to Detail, Responsiveness, Customer Focus

Ensure your online application clearly indicates how you meet minimum qualifications (MQs). Transcripts are required for all coursework, degrees or educational accomplishments claimed. Applicants must submit a transcript (can be unofficial until selection) by the posting deadline (attach in the Additional Attachments section, Step
6). “See resume” is not a substitution for completing supplemental questions; answers must be supported by work experience/education sections. Applications that fail to demonstrate how they meet MQs will not be considered.

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access, inclusion and reasonable accommodation in accordance with the ADA and other applicable laws.

Ohio is a drug-free workplace that prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational or non-medical). This position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39) and as outlined in the posting.