Parks Lifeguard / Lifeguard Supervisor (Interim)

Advertisement Closes 1 / 16 / 2026 (8 : 00 PM EDT) req66992 Parks Lifeguard / Lifeguard Supervisor (Interim) Salary $$ per hour - Lifeguard . $$ per hour - Lifeguard Supervisor Employment Type EXECUTIVE BRANCH | LESS THAN 9 MONTHS MAXIMUM | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | hours per week Hiring Agency Tourism, Arts and Heritage Cabinet | Kentucky Department of Parks Location Kentucky Department of Parks

Location Varies Description Looking for a summer job that will keep you cool? Do you enjoy the natural majesty of beautiful Kentucky summer days? Does working by the water interest you? If so, become a lifeguard for Kentucky State Parks.

Kentucky State Parks are great destinations for swimming! Many parks have swimming pools or sandy beaches for all guests. Memorial Day weekend is the official start for swimming season and the opening day for most pools and beaches.

Kentucky State Parks are looking for enthusiastic, friendly lifeguards dedicated to safety and accident prevention while creating happy and memorable guest experiences. Our lifeguards are eligible for paid leave, paid holidays, employee discounts as well as complimentary activities at the parks.

Kentucky State Parks require our lifeguards to hold current certification from the YMCA, the Starfish Aquatic Institute (StarGuard) or hold an Emergency Water Safety certificate or other current certification that demonstrates lifesaving skills from the American Red Cross.

Duties of lifeguards include but are not limited to supervising bathing areas to prevent accidents, keep order, insure cleanliness and inspection of the facility. Rescues bathers in danger of drowning and administers artificial respiration and first aid.

Duties of lifeguard supervisors include but are not limited to supervising lifeguards, concession stand and bath house personnel. Prepares work schedules for lifeguards and other personnel to assure adequate staffing. Maintains the general appearance of the swimming and bath house area. Maintains order. Keeps routine records and makes simple reports. Minimum Requirements EDUCATION : NONE

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS : NONE

Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE : NONE

Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION : NONE

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.) : Must hold current certification as a lifeguard from the , the Starfish Aquatic Institute (StarGuard) or hold an Emergency Water Safety certificate or other current certification which demonstrates life saving skills from the American Red Cross. Employing agency : If lifeguard certificate is from Starfish Aquatic Institute employing agency must certify demonstrated competency pool depth is consistent with depth of pool(s) to be guarded. Must maintain any required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials for the length of employment in this classification. Employing agency is responsible for ensuring employee possesses and maintains required licensure(s), certification(s) or other credentials.