South Region
Recruitment #180628-4315VR-001
Location |
Waterford, CT
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Date Opened | 6/29/2018 12:00:00 AM |
Salary | $10.10- $14.00/hour Depending upon education and relevant experience. |
Job Type | Open to the Public |
Close Date | 7/20/2018 11:59:00 PM |
The Department of Developmental Services - South Region - has one (1) full-time seasonal Lifeguard position located at Camp Harkness, Waterford, CT. Camp Harkness is located in Southeastern Connecticut on the shores of Long Island Sound. The 102-acre property in Waterford CT is comprised of open and wooded land and includes tidal marsh and beachfront. Facilities at Camp Harkness include year-round and seasonal cabins, year-round cottages, seasonal tent sites, barnyard animals and horseback riding, picnic pavilions & grills, accessible playscape, scenic walkway and overlook, bathhouse, beach with seasonal boardwalk, gardens, dining hall, lodge, and infirmary. Camp Harkness is owned by the State of Connecticut and managed by the Department of Developmental Services.
This is a full-time forty (40) hour per week positions on the 1st shift - Friday, Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday - 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Pay rate is $10.10 - $14.00 per hour depending upon education and relevant experience.
Assists with swimming and recreational water activities which will afford camp participants the opportunity to participate in therapeutic swim and recreational boating. Monitors activities in swimming areas to prevent accidents and provide assistance to swimmers at Camp beaches; cautions swimmers regarding unsafe areas; maintains order in swimming areas; rescues swimmers in danger of drowning and administers first aid and/or cardiopulmonary resuscitation as required; instructs individuals in water safety; may give swimming instructions; may work with persons with developmental disabilities and/or other disabilities; lifts persons with disabilities as required; participates in other camp related duties and responsibilities.
Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening and must specify their qualifications on their application.
Please Note: You will be unable to make revisions once you submit your application for this posting to the JobAps system.
•Must be at least 18 years old as of June 8, 2018
• Must be certified in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) for the Professional Rescuer and First Aid. Certification must be in the American Red Cross CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider, American Red Cross CPR/AED for Lifeguards or American Heart Association BLS for Health Care Provider
• Must possess certification in the following: Lifesaving from a national accredited organization (i.e. American Red Cross, YMCA, Ellis & Associates, etc.),
• All certifications must be valid from the beginning to the end of the working period.
• Must have a valid physical exam conducted after August 11, 2015 which includes having a Camp Medical form completed by physician.
• Applicants must be able to work for the full season and must complete all required DDS training.
• Selected candidates must possess and maintain adequate physical flexibility, strength and stamina to perform the duties (work outside in inclement weather, work outside for extended periods), and work well with other staff and campers. Must be able to lift and transfer equipment, boats and individuals.
If selected for further consideration, applicants may be required to provide 2 letters of reference.
Should you have questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Joann Castaldo at Joann.Castaldo@ct.gov, (203) 294-5072.
AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.