Lifeguards Particularly Needed for State Swimming Facilities Including
Lincoln Woods, Fort Adams, Goddard, Misquamicut, Scarborough and East Matunuck
There are several levels of lifeguard positions available at various state parks and beaches throughout the State. However, DEM is particularly in need of applicants for lifeguard positions at Lincoln Woods, Fort Adams and Goddard Memorial state parks, as well as at Misquamicut, Scarborough, and East Matunuck state beaches.
Pay ranges from $9.50 to $11.75 per hour based on location and position level. Lifeguards work 40 hours a week including weekends and holidays.
Information on becoming a lifeguard and the requirements needed for a position can be found at www.riparks.com. The Community College of Rhode Island and University of Rhode Island are currently accepting registrations for lifeguard training courses being offered in the next few weeks. Links to these schools can be found within the lifeguard requirement page on the riparks.com website.
A downloadable application is available online at www.riparks.com and at www.dem.ri.gov. Interested applicants should click on "Jobs" or "Employment", then "Seasonal Positions" for a link to the application form.
Applicants may also visit DEM's Office of Human Resources
at 235 Promenade Street, Room 350, Providence, weekdays between
8:30 a.m. and 4 p.m., or call 222-2774. Applications are also available at the
Division of Parks & Recreation located at 1100 Tower Hill Road in
North Kingstown or by calling the Division at 667-6200.