ODNR Seasonal Lifeguard - Hocking Hills State Park

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2026 ODNR Seasonal Lifeguard – Hocking Hills State Park (260000RV)

Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Parks & Watercraft.

19852 State Route 664, Logan, Ohio 43138 (Hocking County).

$20.58 per hour.

Part‑time seasonal from May 2026 to September 2026. Weekend, evening, rotating shifts.

Parks and Recreation.

Natural Resources, Parks and Recreation.

Attention to detail, customer focus, responsiveness.

Ohio operates 76 state parks, manages over 750,000 acres of diverse wildlife land and more than 2 million acres of water. Across 12 divisions, we employ staff to ensure wise use and protection of natural resources for all.

We are seeking energetic, passionate individuals who enjoy the outdoors and are ready to play a key role as a Seasonal Lifeguard for the Division of Parks & Watercraft at Hocking Hills State Park.

• Rescue swimmers in distress, using rescue equipment such as tubes, boards, or a canoe, and perform emergency first aid (CPR, bleeding control, etc.).
• Guard designated swimming areas, advise the public on safety rules, and enforce applicable regulations.
• Complete incident report forms and inspect safety equipment for needed repairs.
• Maintain the swimming area, including picking up litter, emptying trash containers, checking restrooms and vending machines, mowing grass, and painting surfaces.
• Keep supervisors informed of maintenance needs and any safety concerns.

May 2026 – September 2026.

Weekend, evening, and rotating shift duty during peak season.

Exposure to weather elements, general public interaction, and potential danger during water rescue operations.

Positions are step 1 of the pay range and are not eligible for benefits (vision, dental, health insurance, paid leave, holiday pay, shift differentials, or accruals). Temporary positions lasting less than four months do not require a drug test; longer than four months, a urine drug screen is required before appointment.

• Valid American Red Cross lifeguard training certificate (or equivalent). Acceptable certifications include National YMCA lifeguard, BSA lifeguard, BSA aquatic instructor, Ellis & Associates national pool/lifeguard training certificate.
• CPR certification.
• Demonstrated ability to protect public safety in the water.
• Must pass a criminal background check.

Submit an online application that clearly indicates how you meet the minimum qualifications, attach required transcripts, and provide official copies of lifeguard or CPR certifications.

To request a reasonable accommodation due to a disability, contact Mohammad Yakubu at 614‑265‑6992 or mohammad.yakubuo.gov.

Ohio is a disability‑inclusion state and strives to provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with ADA and other applicable laws.

The State of Ohio is a drug‑free workplace that prohibits the use of recreational marijuana and is subject to additional drug‑free workplace policies.