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(HARTFORD)— The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) announced that starting pay for lifeguards has increased to $19/hour, up from $16/hour, with a salary range of $19-$21/hour.
“Lifeguards provide an incredibly important service to those who visit State Parks,” DEEP Commissioner Katie Dykes said. “DEEP has worked hard to provide a salary that is more reflective of the service lifeguards provide to our state. We encourage anyone out there who’s still looking for a great summer job to apply right now for a chance to join our amazing team.”
Lifeguard positions are still available at several inland and shoreline swimming areas, including:
Black Rock State Park, Watertown
Burr Pond State Park, Torrington
Indian Well State Park, Shelton
Sherwood Island State Park, Westport
Silver Sands State Park, Milford
Squantz Pond State Park, New Fairfield
In addition to the increased starting salary, DEEP Is providing all training required to work as a lifeguard at the State Park beaches and training time is paid. DEEP will be holding a pre-requisite swim test for applicants the weekend of June 11 and 12. Applicants are encouraged to apply before the test on June 11.
The basic duties of a lifeguard are: to monitor activities in swimming areas preventing accidents and providing assistance to swimmers at State Park beaches; to caution swimmers regarding unsafe areas; to maintain order in swimming areas; to rescue swimmers in danger of drowning and administer first aid and/or CPR as required; to participate in physical and rescue skills training; to perform general maintenance tasks and other related duties as required. Lifeguards must be strong swimmers.
Hours of work are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., 5 days per week, for a total of 40 hours. Most weekends and the July 4 holiday are mandatory. Minimum age of 16 for lifeguards, 18 for lifeguard supervisors.
Why be a Lifeguard? You will learn invaluable life skills such as leadership, responsibility, teamwork, and communication, skills that are attractive on any college application or resume. You can develop friendships to last a lifetime, get fit, and your office will be outdoors, in some of the most beautiful locations in the state.
The final deadline to apply is June 17. To apply, go here: Lifeguard Program (ct.gov)
For more information, contact Sarah Battistini at sarah.battistini@ct.gov or call 860-418-5958.
Staff are available for interviews!
