Seasonal Aquatics Worker - Hardy Lake
Scottsburg, IN, US, 47170
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Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a diverse range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.
At the State of Indiana, we don’t just talk about diversity and inclusion—we make it our goal to create a welcoming, accessible, and equitable workplace with a workforce that is representative of Indiana's population. As a proud equal opportunity employer, reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role.
About Hardy Lake:
Hardy Lake is the only state reservoir not created for flood control. This means that the lake level stays stable year-round, positively affecting the appearance of the shoreline, fishing, and wildlife living there. The lake is surrounded by bluffs, caves, and fossils, but only slate and shale are exposed. Activities include archery, boating, fishing, hiking, hunting, playgrounds, swimming, and water skiing. The park also has a raptor rehabilitation center. This center cares for injured birds of prey (raptors) and educates visitors about Indiana’s hawks, owls, falcons, and vultures.
Salary Information:
The pay for these seasonal positions may vary but traditionally starts at an hourly rate of $12.25.
A Day in the Life:
The Seasonal Aquatics Worker provides friendly customer service while ensuring the safety of guests participating in water activities. Seasonal Aquatics Worker positions and their essential functions are as follows:
- Lifeguards: Monitor the activities of visitors at property pools or beaches. This role is expected to administer first aid and CPR when necessary and report accidents or issues to property management. Assistance may be requested for the maintenance and operations of pools or beach equipment.
- Marina Attendants: Monitor the activities of visitors, operate and fuel watercraft for use at the marina, and sell gasoline, oil, passes, and permits to marina visitors. This role is expected to administer first aid and CPR when necessary and report accidents or issues to property management. Assistance may be requested for the maintenance and operations of watercraft.
- Shuttle Boat Operators: Ferry passengers to and from personal boats, ensuring safe, cautious, and efficient rides for the safety of passengers and the care of boats. This role is expected to administer first aid and CPR when necessary and report accidents or issues to property management. Assistance may be requested for the maintenance and operations of boats or equipment.
Supervisory roles may include:
- Head Captains: In addition to lifeguard responsibilities, this position is responsible for supervising lifeguarding staff through scheduling, training, and correction when appropriate. This role is expected to administer first aid and CPR when necessary and report accidents or issues to property management. Assistance may be requested for the maintenance and operations of pools or beach equipment.
- Pool Supervisors: Responsible for supervising lifeguarding staff through scheduling, training, and correction when appropriate. This role is expected to administer first aid and CPR when necessary and report accidents or issues to property management. Assistance may be requested for the maintenance and operations of pools. This position does not require an American Red Cross Lifeguard Training (LGI) certification and will not will NOT be allowed to sit on any lifeguard pool-deck rotations.
- Assistant Captains: In addition to lifeguard responsibilities, this position is responsible for supervising lifeguarding staff through scheduling, training, and correction when appropriate in the absence of a Head Captain. This role is expected to administer first aid and CPR when necessary and report accidents or issues to property management. Assistance may be requested for the maintenance and operations of pools or beach equipment.
The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time.
What You'll Need for Success:
- Completion of American Red Cross Lifeguard Training, American Red Cross Community CPR, First Aid and AED certifications are required
- Physical training, including swimming and running, is a requirement of this position
- Required to wear a DNR provided uniform
- May be required to have a valid driver’s license
- This role should expect to work afternoons, evenings, weekends and holidays.
- Individuals may experience working in potentially inclement weather.
- Individuals may experience working with DOC work release crews.
Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports:
Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana:
This seasonal position does not offer benefits and is limited to 180 working days in an eleven (11) month continuous period
Equal Employment Opportunity:
The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunity to all people in all aspects of employer-employee relations without discrimination because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, or veteran status. We will comply with the spirit as well as the letter of all applicable state and federal laws.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at [email protected].
The State of Indiana has established a culture that welcomes equity, inclusion, and opportunity for all employees and applicants. We encourage you to apply if you feel you have the transferrable skills to be successful in this position and we look forward to reviewing your application.
Nearest Major Market: Louisville
