ODNR Seasonal Lifeguard - Mohican State Park

Overview

We are seeking energetic, passionate people who enjoy the outdoors and want to play a key role for the position of seasonal (unclassified) Lifeguard within the Division of Parks & Watercraft, headquartered at Mohican State Park, Ashland County. The address is 3116 OH-3, Loudonville, Ohio 44842.

To learn more about Mohican State Park, please visit the following:
Mohican State Park, (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

• Rescue swimmers in distress (enter water to aid potential drowning victims; use rescue equipment such as rescue tube, rescue board, or canoe to tow/pull swimmer to safety) and perform emergency first aid (such as CPR, bleeding control, and victim care).
• Guard the designated swimming area against drownings and related accidents; advise the public of provisions of the Ohio Revised Code and Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Parks & Watercraft Division rules and regulations; request public compliance; attend training sessions.
• Complete incident report forms; inspect safety equipment for repairs; maintain the swimming area (cleanup, restroom and facility checks, litter pickup, mowing, painting); keep supervisor informed of maintenance needs.
• Hourly pay: 20.58 per hour.

• May 2026 to September 2026

• Positions are utilized during the division s anticipated busiest season and may include weekends, evenings, and rotating shifts.

• Exposure to weather, exposure to potentially hostile public, and exposure to danger in performing water rescues.

• These seasonal positions will 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; any other paid leave; shift differentials).
• Required certifications:
  American Red Cross lifeguard training or equivalent; CPR certification. If required to work longer than four months, urinalysis may be required prior to appointment per applicable Ohio revised code sections; a positive test may disqualify employment.

• Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  Parks and Recreation, Natural Resources
• Professional
  
  Skills:
  
  Attention to Detail, Responsiveness, Customer Focus
• Organization:
  Natural Resources

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• Primary
  
  Location:
  
  United States of America-OHIO-Ashland County-Ashland
• Compensation: 20.58/hour
• Schedule:
  
  Part-time
• Work Hours:
  
  Varies, Includes Weekends
• Classified Indicator:
  Unclassified
• Union:
  Exempt from Union
• Primary Job Skill:
  Parks and Recreation
• Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  Natural Resources, Parks and Recreation
• Professional
  
  Skills:
  
  Attention to Detail, Customer Focus, Responsiveness

Did you know Ohio operates 76 state parks, manages over 750,000 acres of diverse wildlife land and more than 2 million acres of water? That’s part of the work at the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) as we balance wise use and protection of natural resources. Across our divisions, we employ a range of professionals and support staff to fit various passions and pathways for advancement.