2024 ODNR Seasonal Lifeguard

Primary Location

:United States of America-OHIO-Auglaize County-St. Mary's

Organization

:Natural ResourcesClassified Indicator:UnclassifiedBargaining Unit / Exempt:Exempt

Schedule

:Part-timeWork Hours:variable incl. weekendsCompensation:$20.72/hr

Unposting Date

:Ongoing

Primary Job Skill

:Parks and RecreationTechnical Skills:Natural Resources, Parks and RecreationProfessional Skills:Attention to Detail, Customer Focus2024 ODNR Seasonal Lifeguard - Grand Lake St. Mary's State Park(2400021M)

Job Duties

Who we are:

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) is committed to its missionOur agency embraces the insightful use of our natural resources to assure the continued safety, happiness and prosperity of Ohio’s people.

ODNR owns and manages state parks, state forests, state nature preserves and wildlife areas. We license all hunting, fishing and watercraft; oversee and permit all mineral extraction, monitor dam safety, manage water resources and serve as the second largest Law Enforcement presence in the State of Ohio.

This is a seasonal (unclassified) position for the Division of Parks & Watercraft, headquartered at Grand Lake St. Mary's State Park , assigned to Auglaize county . The address is 834 Edgewater Dr, St. Mary's, OH 45885. Click the following link to learn more about the  .   These positions are utilized during the division's typical busiest season which runs from May through September.

Position Description:

Rescues swimmers in distress (, enters water to aid potential drowning victims; uses rescue equipment (, rescue tube, rescue board; canoe) to tow/pull swimmer to safety): performs emergency first aid (, administers cardiopulmonary resuscitation; holds compress to bleeding area; covers victim).

Guards designated swimming area against drownings & related accidents; advises public of pertinent provisions of Ohio Revised Code & Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Parks & Watercraft Division rules & regulations; requests public’s compliance with laws, rules & regulations; summons law enforcement for enforcement of rules & regulations; attends training sessions.

Completes incident report forms; inspects safety equipment for any needed repairs; maintains swimming area (, picks up litter, empties trash containers, checks restrooms, vending machines, mows grass, paints surfaces); keeps supervisor well informed of swimming area maintenance needs (cleaning, chemical adjustments, and repairs).

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