Lifeguard Supervisor – Sebago Lake State Park

*Season: 01720-0841 – 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 Supervisor position (11 weeks), located at Sebago Lake State Park.

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.

For questions specific to the position, please contact the Park Manager, Donna McGraw at: (207) 693-6231, or by e-mail at: Donna.J.McGraw@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 Gary Best at (207) 215-6351 or by e-mail at Gary.Best@maine.gov

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: At least seventeen (17) years of age and have successfully completed the Lifeguard Competency Test within the last year.

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