Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection

Emergency Burn Ban In Effect 10/26/24 - An emergency burn ban is now in effect for all Connecticut State Parks, Forests, and Wildlife Management areas, prohibiting the use of all outdoor grills, firepits, and campfires, and the kindling and use of flame outdoors. DEEP and local agencies are working to contain several active fires across the state. Please avoid all affected State Parks and Forests, as well as the blue-blazed Mattabesett Trail. The Enduro Trail in Voluntown and portions of North Stonington within the Pachaug State Forest are closed at this time. Rocky Neck State Park is also closed until further notice due to a brush fire. Please note that today's forest fire danger report remains at a 'very high' or 'extreme' level. More information about the current fire danger, burn ban and recommended safety measures can be found here

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12/18/2019

CT DEEP Recruiting for Lifeguards for 2020 Season

Lifeguard Certification Training Being Offered at No Cost Dec. 27-29

The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) is recruiting lifeguards for the upcoming 2020 summer season at the 8 Connecticut State Parks guarded beaches. To assist in recruiting, the DEEP is offering American Red Cross Lifeguarding classes at no cost to those interested in becoming a lifeguard for the Connecticut State Park system this summer. Participants must successfully complete prerequisites and attend all days of the class to complete the certification. The certification will be retained by DEEP, and can only be used for the purposes of employment as a lifeguard at a Connecticut State Parks.

DEEP is offering a Lifeguarding with Waterfront Module class,for those people who have no current certification. The class is a combination of online preparation followed by instructor-led training at the pool.

Lifeguarding with Waterfront Module Class

Friday, Dec. 27:                     10 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.         

Saturday, Dec. 28:                  11 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.          

Sunday, Dec. 29:                    11 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.       

Training Location: UConnAvery Point pool, 1084 Shennecossett Road, Groton, CT 06340

To register, please contact Sarah Battistini at sarah.battistini@ct.gov or call 860-418-5958.

Lifeguards and Lifeguard Supervisors Positions Available

The basic duties of a lifeguard are: to monitor activities in swimming areas preventing accidents and providing assistance to swimmers at State Park beaches; to caution swimmers regarding unsafe areas; to maintain order in swimming areas; to rescue swimmers in danger of drowning and administer first aid and/or CPR as required; to participate in physical and rescue skills training; to perform general maintenance tasks and other related duties as required.

Hours of work are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., 5 days per week, for a total of 40 hours. Weekends and holidays are mandatory. Minimum age of 16 for lifeguards, 18 for lifeguard supervisors.

Lifeguards cover 8 of the state parks beaches:

  • Black Rock State Park, Watertown
  • Burr Pond State Park, Torrington
  • Hammonasset Beach State Park, Madison
  • Indian Well State Park, Shelton
  • Rocky Neck State Park, Easy Lyme
  • Sherwood Island State Park, Westport
  • Silver Sands State Park, Milford
  • Squantz Pond State Park, New Fairfield

To apply visit: https://www.jobapscloud.com/ct/

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Contact

Sarah Battistini
(860) 418-5958
Sarah.Battistini@ct.gov