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About Shakamak State Park
Shakamak has three man-made lakes that provide 400 acres of water. The park also has a family aquatic center that offers additional recreation opportunities. Individual and group camping sites are mostly wooded, making them popular sites because they are shaded and cool during the summer seasons. Campsites range from primitive to full hook-up. Activities include:
• Basketball • Boating • Cabin rentals • Camping • Fishing • Hiking • Swimming • Tennis
Salary Statement
The hourly wage for seasonal positions varies, starting at $12.25/hour.
A Day in the Life
The Seasonal Aquatics Workers provide friendly customer service while ensuring the safety of guests participating in water activities. Seasonal Aquatics Worker positions include:
• Lifeguards and Aquatics Attendants - 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
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 be allowed to sit on any lifeguard pool deck rotations.
• Co-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.
What Youll Need for Success
You must meet the following requirements to be considered for employment:
• 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. Able to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
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. 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. If you require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at jobs@spd.IN.gov.