Lifeguard – Peaks Kenny State Park

*Season: 01720-2861 – 11 Weeks (approximately 06/08/2025 to 08/23/2025)

The Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry, Bureau of Parks and Lands Division, is recruiting to fill a Seasonal Full Time Lifeguard position (11 weeks) located at Peaks-Kenny State Park, Dover Foxcroft, ME.

BRIEF JOB DESCRIPTION: This is protective services work at state park beaches with responsibility for the protection and safety of visitors at the swimming facilities. An important feature of this work is recognizing potential dangers and hazards that an individual may be placed in and correcting the situation to prevent an accident or drowning. Work is performed under immediate supervision with the incumbent applying clear rules and guidelines independently.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Sixteen (16) years of age and successful completion of Lifeguard Competency Test*.

*If you have not yet completed the Lifeguard Competency Test to gain certification, please contact Sean Vaillancourt at (207) 389-1335 or by e-mail at: Sean.M.Vaillancourt@maine.gov to get set up with a course.

LICENSING/REGISTRATION/TRAINING REQUIREMENTS: (These must be met by all employees prior to attaining permanent status in this class): Possession of a current/valid Lifeguard Certification, current/valid Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification, and current/valid First Aid Certification; and successful completion of the Lifeguard Academy.

The following general information pertains to seasonal employment at Maine State Parks: 

• Applicants must be 18 years of age or older (Lifeguards must be 16 or older)
• Applicants must be U.S. Citizens or have legal authority to work in the U.S.
• Housing is provided in the Penobscot River Corridor and the Allagash Wilderness Waterway.
• In general, housing is not available at the other parks.
• Most positions are scheduled to work 40 hours each week, with weekends and some holidays required.
• Parks seasonal positions are required to wear uniforms which are provided by the agency.

For questions specific to the position, please contact Joel Devoid, at (207) 695-2700 or by e-mail at Joel.P.Devoid@maine.gov  

Since many of our parks are seasonal, park staff may not be available to take your call during the early spring months. If you are unable to contact the park manager at a park; please contact April Kerr at (207) 941-4821 or by e-mail at April.Kerr@Maine.gov