Lifeguard; DDS - Locations)(On-site

Overview

Lifeguard (DDS - All Locations)

On-site

Recruitment #VR-001

Location:

Killingly, CT;
Norwalk, CT;
Southbury, CT;
Waterford, CT

Date Opened 1/23/2026 12:00:00 PM
• Salary $21.00/hour
• Job Type Seasonal/Summer
• Close Date:
Continuous Recruitment

Are you looking for a summer position that involves providing service to others? Gain valuable experience for careers in human & social services, health care, education, and more!

The State of Connecticut, Department of Developmental Services (DDS), is recruiting for anticipated Lifeguard positions across Connecticut for our summer programs. As a Lifeguard you will oversee outdoor swimming and recreational water activities which allows individuals the opportunity to participate in therapeutic and recreational swimming. The mission of DDS is to partner with the individuals we support and their families, to support lifelong planning and to join with others to create and promote meaningful opportunities for individuals to fully participate as valued members of their communities.

• Pay: $21.00/hour. No benefits.
• First shift, full and part time positions anticipated. The work assignments will vary.
• Flexible to meet the needs of the agency.

• Camp Harkness, Waterford, CT (5/15/26 – 9/3/26)
• Camp Quinebaug, Killingly, CT (5/29/26 – 8/06/26)
• Lower Fairfield County Regional Center, Norwalk, CT (5/15/26 – 9/3/26)
• Southbury Training School, Southbury, CT (5/15/26 – 9/3/26)

• Signing in at office
• Setting up the swim area
• Scanning the swim area
• Helping patrons
• Closing the swim area
• Signing out at the office

• Will be at least 18 years old by the start of the season
• Are or will be certified in CPR for the Professional Rescuer and First Aid by the position start date; must be able to perform emergency first aid as needed
• Possess Lifesaving certification from a national accredited organization (e.g., American Red Cross, YMCA, Ellis & Associates); all certifications must be valid for the duration of the working period
• Are able to work for the full season including completion of all required DDS training
• Possess and maintain adequate physical fitness to perform duties (outdoor work in varied weather, extended periods) and work well with staff and campers
• Must be able to lift and transfer equipment, boats and individuals
• Incumbents must successfully pass a pre-employment physical exam

Apply to this recruitment if you are interested in a Lifeguard position at any of the locations. You will specify your location preference during the application process. Join the DDS Lifeguard team to serve the citizens of Connecticut and gain professional growth and development!

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• If you require an accommodation under the ADA, contact Edward Magnano, EEO Manager at  or Edward.
  
  Magnano

• On your application, select the location(s) you are interested in:
  Killingly (Camp Quinebaug), Waterford (Camp Harkness), Norwalk (Lower Fairfield Center), Southbury (Southbury Training School)
• Preferred
  
  Location:
  
  select all locations you are willing to work; failure to do so may affect consideration
• Meet
  
  Minimum Qualifications:
  
  ensure you meet the listed minimums by the close date
• Educational Credits: list earned credits/degrees accurately; if outside the U.S., provide documentation from a USA accrediting service
• Resume Policy: resumes are not accepted during initial application; additional docs may be requested later
• Timely Submission: ensure materials are received by the deadline; late submissions may be accepted only for documented events
• Salary Calculations: state salary may vary by state branch
• Note:
  
  apply via the official State of Connecticut Online Employment Center

• Referral Questions (RQs) may be required by expiration date
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• Applications may be used for future vacancies in this job class
• Note:
  
  position will be filled per contractual rules; offerors are bound by the State Code of…