Lifeguard (Part-Time)

The State of Connecticut, Department of Developmental Services (DDS) - South Region's Public Division - has one (1) part-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, 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 part-time twenty (20) hour per week position on the 1st shift. The work schedule is: 1st shift, Saturday and Sunday - 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Monday - 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Regular days off are: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.

Pay rate is $10.10 - $14.00 per hour depending upon educations and relevant experience. This is a seasonal position and will end no later than September 12, 2019. Incumbents will not be entitled to any State employee benefits.

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.

If selected for further consideration, at the time of interview, State employees may be required to provide two (2) most recent Service Ratings and non State employee may be required to provide two (2) recent professional references.

• Must be at least 18 years old as of May 10, 2019
• Must be certified in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) for the Professional Rescuer and First Aid.
• 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.
• 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.

This posting MAY require completion of additional referral questions (RQs) which will be sent to you via email after the closing date. Please regularly check your email for notifications. You must reply by the deadline indicated on the notification or you will be automatically disqualified from consideration.

Should you have questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Cindy Lukaszewicz at Cindy.Lukaszewicz@ct.gov or 203-294-5037.

In the State of Connecticut this class is accountable for performing a full range of lifeguard services at swimming areas operated by state agencies.

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 demonstrate competence in basic life-saving techniques. Applicants must be able to demonstrate the ability to swim while carrying an adult to safety.

• Preference shall be give to person that has previous lifeguarding experience.
• Preference shall be give to person that has experience working with or volunteering with people with intellectual disabilities, autism or physical disabilities.
• Preference shall be give to person that has previous experience working or volunteering in camp or other recreational settings.

1. Incumbents in this class must possess Certification in the following ; Life-saving from a national accredited organization ( i.e. American Red Cross, YMCA, Ellis & Associates, etc. ), cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) for the professional rescuer, and first aid. All certifications must be valid from the beginning to end of working period.
2. Incumbents in this class may be required to travel

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.  If you require an accommodation to participate fully and fairly under the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact Renee LaBarge, DDS EEO Director at 860-418-6022 or renee.labarge@ct.gov.