Lifeguard; DDS - Locations On-site VR

Introduction

Introduction Are you looking for a summer position that involves providing service to others? Gain valuable experience for careers in human & social services, health care, education, and more! The State of Connecticut, Department of Developmental Services (DDS), is recruiting for anticipated Lifeguard positions across Connecticut for our summer programs. As a Lifeguard you will oversee outdoor swimming and recreational water activities which allows individuals the opportunity to participate in therapeutic and recreational swimming.

The mission of DDS is to partner with the individuals we support and their families, to support lifelong planning and to join with others to create and promote meaningful opportunities for individuals to fully participate as valued members of their communities.

• Pay: $21.00/hour. No benefits.
• First shift, full and part time positions anticipated. The work assignments will vary. More information can be found here.
• Must be flexible to meet the needs of the agency.

• Camp Harkness, Waterford, CT from 5/15/26 - 9/3/26
• Camp Quinebaug, Killingly, CT from 5/29/26 – 8/06/26
• Lower Fairfield County Regional Center, Norwalk, CT from 5/15/26 - 9/3/26
• Southbury Training School, Southbury, CT from 5/15/26 - 9/3/26

• Signing in at office.
• Setting up the swim area.
• Scanning the swim area.
• Helping patrons.
• Closing the swim area.
• Signing out at the office.

• Will be at least 18 years old by the start of the season.
• Are or will be certified in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) for the Professional Rescuer and First Aid by position start date. Must be able to perform emergency first aid as needed.
• Possess certification in Lifesaving from a national accredited organization (e.g., American Red Cross, YMCA, Ellis & Associates, etc.). All certifications must be valid from the beginning to the end of the working period.
• Are able to work for the full season including completion of all required DDS training.
• Possess and maintain adequate physical flexibility, strength and stamina to perform duties (outdoor work in various weather, extended periods), and work well with staff and campers.
• Must be able to lift and transfer equipment, boats and individuals.
• Incumbents must successfully pass a pre-employment physical exam.

Apply to this recruitment if you are interested in a Lifeguard position at any of the locations. You will specify your location preference during the application process.

Join the DDS Lifeguard team to serve the citizens of Connecticut and gain professional growth and development!

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• On your application, please select the location(s) you are interested in:
• Killingly, CT - Camp Quinebaug
• Waterford, CT - Camp Harkness
• Norwalk, CT - Lower Fairfield Center
• Southbury, CT - Southbury Training School
• Preferred
  
  Location:
  
  Select all location(s) you are willing to work on your application. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for vacancies in that specific location.
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  Minimum Qualifications:
  
  Ensure you meet the Minimum Qualifications listed on the job opening by the job closing date. You must specify your qualifications on your application. The minimum experience and training requirements listed must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.
• Educational Credits:
  List earned credits and degrees from accredited institutions accurately. If the institution is located outside the U.S., provide documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service for foreign education equivalencies by the closing date.
• Resume Policy:
  Per Public Act 21-69, resumes are not accepted during the initial application process. As the recruitment progresses, candidates may be required to submit additional documentation.
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