Pool and Waterfront Safety positions
|
Position |
Hourly Rate |
|
Lifeguards (Lifeguard I) |
$22.00 |
|
Head Lifeguards (Lifeguard II) |
$23.00 |
|
Assistant Pool Managers (Rec Fac Sup II) |
$26.00 |
|
Waterfront Supervisors (Rec Fac Sup II) |
$26.00 |
|
Pool / Beach Managers (Rec Fac Sup III) |
$27.00 |
|
Water Safety Instructors |
Earn an additional $2/hour if teaching for DCR |
Most positions are short-term seasonal positions with a 40-hour work week, including weekends and holidays. Part-Time lifeguard and instructor positions (up to 20 hours per week) may be available. To learn more about these positions, visit DCR Pool & Waterfront Safety Positions.
Bonuses and Incentives
Early Sign on bonus! Applicants who submit a complete application packet including all required documents (e.g. copies of certifications, work permits, I-9 documentation, voided check, etc.) no later than May 1, 2023 will be eligible for a $500 sign on bonus.
Applicants who submit a complete application packet including all required documents between May 2, 2023 and July 1, 2023 will be eligible for a $250 sign on bonus.
Sign on bonuses will be deposited along with the employee’s first paycheck.
Retention Bonus. Pool and Waterfront Safety Staff who (1) remain in good standing throughout the course of their employment (i.e. who meet or exceed performance expectations and will be recommended for rehire) and (2) who have not missed or taken more than 5 days off of the schedule over the course of the summer, shall be eligible for one retention bonus as follows:
- All staff who meet the retention bonus qualifications and who work through August 20, 2023 will receive a $500 retention bonus in their final paycheck.
- Additionally, staff members who meet the retention bonus qualifications and who continue to work from August 21, 2023 through September 4, 2023 shall be eligible for an additional $250 retention bonus to be paid in their final paycheck. This brings the total retention bonus for staff working through September 4, 2023.
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