RHODE ISLAND PARKS EMPLOYMENT

 

The State of Rhode Island, Department of Environmental Management, Division of Parks and Recreation hires approximately 390 seasonal employees to complement full time staffing in the State's Parks and Beaches. Classification of positions include Lifeguards, Recreational Area Clerks, Seasonal Laborers, Beach Managers and Park Naturalists. Pay ranges from $7.20 an hour for Level I Park Rangers to $13.50 an hour for Surf Beach Managers.

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All Lifeguard and Lifeguard Supervisors must be properly State Certified as either a Surf or Non-Surf lifeguard, depending on the beach facility in which they work. In addition, Lifeguard Supervisors must also be certified instructors in Lifeguard Training, First Aid and CPR.

All candidates must apply on a DEM seasonal employment application form [CS14A] and must be at least 16 years of age and 18 years of age or older for job classifications other than lifeguard or Level I Park Rangers. All new applicants are subject to an interview and screening process.

  • Campground Clerk 1st Shift, [$8.50, $8.75, $9.00] / hour 

  • Campground Clerk 2nd Shift, [$9.50, $9.75, $10.00] / hour 

  • Campground Clerk 3rd Shift, [$10.50, $10.75, $11.00] / hour                                                                                 An employee in this position issues camping permits, answer telephones, disseminates camping information, collect fees and performs end of shift accounting of revenues collected.

  • Seasonal Clerical Support Aide II, Performs all of the above tasks including, a variety of administrative tasks of increased complexity. [$8.75, $9.00, $9.25] /hour.

  • Fee Collector 1 [Parking Lots, [$7.20, $7.45, $7.70] / hour. Employees collect fees in the Galilee parking lots from patrons of the Block Island Ferry and Galilee visitors.

  • Fee Collector 2 [Beaches], [$8.50, $8.75, $9.00] / hour. Employee will be responsible to collect parking fees in the parking lots at the state beaches. Applicants must be 18 years of age.              

  • Park Ranger I, Carry out multi-faceted responsibilities in operations of State Parks and Beaches.[$7.20, $7.45, $7.70] /hour          

  • Park Ranger II , Involved in public safety, security, emergency activities at State Parks and Beaches. [$7.90, $8.10, $8.35] / hour.

  • Park Ranger III , Supervisory Ranger to oversee Ranger activities on shift assigned. [$8.45, $8.70, $8.95] / hour.

  • Assistant Park Ranger Coordinator, An employee in this position assists the full-time Park Ranger Coordinator in the reviewing, screening, interviewing, and placement of applicants for the Seasonal Park Ranger Program. [$9.00, $9.25, $9.50] /Hour

  • Park Naturalist , Discuss animal life and behavior, natural resources, conservation etc.. [$9.50, $9.75, $10.00] / hour.

  • Naturalist Coordinator , [$9.92] / hour.

  • Parks Clerk , Collect fees and issue day use/picnic permits, answer telephones, give out park information and be responsible for the end of the day verification of revenues collected. [$7.65, $7.90, $8.15] / hour.

  • Recreational Safety Inspector, A person in this position ensures that public bathing sites are compliant with the state laws and regulations that govern the safety of customers of parks and beaches; this position also prepares reports on incidents of non-compliance and participates in the lifeguard certification procedures. [$10.00, $10.25, $10.50] / hour.

  • Seasonal Clubhouse Op. & Revenue Manager, [ $11.00, $11.25, $11.50] / hour. Applicant must be at least 18 years of age. 

  • Seasonal Facility Op. & Revenue Mgr., [$12.00, $12.25, $12.50] / hour. Will oversee the day to day operations and revenue collected at Charlestown Breachway and East Beach. Applicant must be at least 18 years of age.

  • Seasonal Laborer , [$7.55, $7.80, $8.10] / hour. General manual laborer tasks at the State Parks and Beaches. 

  • Seasonal Groundskeeper, [$8.10, $8.25, $8.50] /hour. A seasonal groundskeeper maintains the grounds, paths walkways, and bikeways in and around the state parks. Applicant must be at least 18 years of age. 

  • Seasonal Restroom Attendant , Maintenance of restrooms at State facilities. [$10.25] / hour.

  • Seasonal Lifeguard , Monitor beaches, exercise lifesaving which requires special training: First Aid, CPR and Lifeguard Training Courses. [$9.25, $9.50, $9.75] / hour. Must be certified.

  • Seasonal Senior Lifeguard , Monitor beaches, exercise lifesaving which requires special training: First Aid, CPR, and Senior Lifesaving Courses. [$10.00, $10.25, $10.50] / hour. Must be certified.  

  • Seasonal Lifeguard/Critical Area , Monitor beaches, exercise lifesaving which requires special training: First Aid, CPR, and Senior Lifesaving Courses. [$10.75, $11.00] / hour. Must be certified.  

  • Seasonal Supervising Lifeguard , [$11.25, $11.50, $11.75] / hour. Monitor beaches, exercise lifesaving which requires special training: First Aid, CPR, Lifeguard Training Courses and instructor cards. . Must be certified. 

  • Seasonal Lifeguard Coordinator , A seasonal Lifeguard Coordinator works closely with Regional Managers, Beach Managers and Lifeguard Supervisors to ensure adequate staffing and assignments of lifeguards to meet public demand as required by safety standards for the operation of waterfront areas at beaches administered by the Department of Environmental Management, Division of Parks & Recreation. This position works closely with Regional Managers to recruit, screen and fill positions in the lifeguard hierarchy and to provide training for conditioning, lifesaving, rescue, first aid and CPR techniques. [$12.00, $12.25, $12.50]/hour

  • Seasonal Beach Manager , Oversees all functions and activities at a specific state beach. Non- Surf Beach, [$11.50, $11.75, $12.00] / hour. Surf Beach, [$13.00, $13.25, $13.50] / hour.

  • Assistant Beach Manager [Surf], [$10.75, $11.00, $11.25]/ hour. This position supports the manager of a state surf beach facility in all of the managerial and administrative responsibilities required for successful daily operations, such as the collecting, accounting and depositing of all daily revenue. This position also supervises scheduling and assignments of a staff of seasonal employees including lifeguards, lifeguard supervisors, park rangers, clerks and seasonal maintenance personnel, and recommends discipline as necessary. This position assumes the responsibilities of the Beach Manager in his/her absence. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age. 

ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE SEASONAL PROGRAM ARE REQUIRED TO WORK WEEKENDS & HOLIDAYS THROUGHOUT THE SUMMER, WITH TWO DAYS OFF DURING THE WEEK.

All applications for seasonal employment must be forwarded to the Department of Environmental Management, Office of Human Resources, 235 Promenade Street, Room 350, Providence, RI 02908. Additional information can be obtained by calling the Human Resources number at 401-222-2775.

SEASONAL POSITION DEFINITIONS

Park Ranger Level 1: In the Division of Parks and Recreation, Level I, Park Rangers assist visitors and promote the safe and orderly enjoyment of parks and beaches. They also inspect facilities to check for and report maintenance problems and equipment failures and perform a variety of maintenance tasks such as litter pickup, restroom maintenance, park and trail cleanup, or other building and grounds maintenance. Park Rangers are characterized by the performance of a variety of tasks involving a considerable amount of public contact in meeting with visitors to provide directions and information concerning the facilities. They also patrol park and beach facilities to observe and report infractions of rules and regulations and to promote the safe and orderly enjoyment of these facilities by the public. The Level I Park Ranger position is a multifaceted position which is assigned to be utilized in carrying out multiple functions necessary in the daily operation and maintenance of those facilities. Park Rangers work under established guidelines and are required to use good judgment and exercise tact in dealing with the public. During slack periods, Level I Park Rangers perform a variety of relatively unskilled maintenance activities. Level I Park Rangers are also assigned for various periods of time to a park contact station or entrance booth or to assist in the office of their facility manager. This class of Park Ranger is distinguished from Park Rangers Level II and Level III by the responsibility of the latter class for the performance of safety and security functions within an assigned park or recreational region. All Park Rangers are required to work a standard work week. Relationship With Others: Park Rangers have frequent face to face contact with visitors to state parks and recreational facilities. These contacts are for the purpose of providing assistance and information and to solicit their cooperation in observing the rules and regulations of the Division of Parks and Recreation and of the particular location to which the Park Ranger is assigned. (return to next position).

Park Ranger Level II: In the Division of Parks and Recreation, Level II, Park Rangers assist visitors and promote the safe and orderly enjoyment of parks and beaches. They also inspect facilities to check for and report maintenance problems and equipment failures and perform a variety of light maintenance tasks. The Ranger II position involves a considerable amount of public contact in meeting with visitors to provide directions and information on parks or area facilities. The position of Park Ranger Level II entails a conscious effort in providing for public health and safety. Level II Park Rangers perform duties of a patrolling, protective, and security function at a particular state park or beach. They are responsible for assisting park visitors and protecting them and state park properties from hazards such as accident, injury, damage, theft, fire and trespass. They are assigned to make periodic patrols or tours of inspection of state park grounds and facilities and to report conditions constituting obvious hazards, to watch for and prevent trespassing, loitering, and tampering with state park property. The Level II Park Ranger should also be flexible enough because he/she can be called upon to direct and control pedestrian and vehicle traffic, park vehicles, provide emergency medical assistance, or call a rescue in more serious situations. Level II Park Rangers are responsible for insuring that park visitors comply with park rules and regulations. Also Level II Park Rangers assist by providing directions and routine information regarding the locations of park offices and various park services, and cooperating with law enforcement officials when required. The Ranger II could be the primary agent responding to various complaints (i.e. larceny, missing person, personal injury, vandalism, etc.) which may occur during their shift. Case reports as well as other report forms are pertinent records that organize descriptive facts of a situation and are to be filled out and turned in to a shift supervisor. Other duties include radio communication and dispatching from a base station. The Ranger II should possess a good vocabulary, with clear and distinct annunciation. All Park Rangers are required to work a standard work week and to do related work as required. Relationship With Others: Park Rangers have frequent face to face contact with visitors to state parks and recreational facilities. These contacts are for the purpose of providing assistance and information and to solicit their cooperation in observing the rules and regulations of the Division of Parks and Recreation and of the particular location to which the Park Ranger is assigned. Knowledge, Skills, and Experience: A working knowledge of the practices, methods and responsibility of patrolling, protective and security work as applied to the protection of life and property. A familiarity of park rules and regulations, and also of the limitations respecting such work. The ability to meet and handle people in a manner conducive to orderly behavior. Possession of experience such as may have been gained through employment in a position involving responsibility for the protection of persons and property. (return to next position).

Park Ranger Level III: In the Division of Parks and Recreation, Level III Park Rangers assist visitors and promote the safe and orderly enjoyment of parks and beaches. They also inspect facilities to check for and report maintenance problems and equipment failures and perform a variety of light maintenance tasks. The Ranger III position involves a considerable amount of public contact in meeting with visitors to provide directions and information on parks or area facilities. The Park Ranger III is a shift supervisor on his/her assigned shift and, therefore, is responsible for overseeing the actions and conduct of Rangers assigned to that shift. They are responsible for intervening to resolve problems and handle emergencies which may arise in the course of a shift. Level III Rangers provide leadership and are to set a professional example for Level I and Level II Rangers. They must be able to both follow and give directions. They must not have subordinates perform duties that they would not themselves perform. Ranger supervisors are responsible for administrative duties as set forth by Regional Managers and/or the Division of Parks and Recreation. Level III Rangers must acclimate themselves with all reporting forms and procedures used on a daily basis. They are responsible for reviewing all reports written during the course of their shift for accuracy, neatness, correct spelling and composition. Each shift supervisor will review their shift day log sheet and initial their tour of duty. Ranger supervisors during their tour of duty will be responsible for all equipment, personnel, and area under their supervision.

All Level III Park Rangers are required to work a standard work week and do related work as required.   

Level III Park Ranger Duties:
To be aware of all patrol routes and the deployment of all Rangers on duty within their area of responsibility. To routinely monitor the Rangers at their assigned posts or patrols. To insure that Rangers perform their duties in an efficient, courteous, and professional manner in accordance with the division guidelines. To continually monitor Park Ranger radio frequency and maintain lines of communication with regional managers and other park supervisors. To assist in the scheduling, coordination, and deployment of rangers to meet the needs of the Regional Manager or other park supervisory personnel. Park Ranger shift supervisors (Level III or Level II when necessary) shall call in and out of service with control using 10-8 and 10-7 when applicable. To make routine surveillance of assigned area (especially second/third shifts) and report the status of assigned area to Control halfway through said shift. To treat all Rangers fairly, assist in their evaluations, and initiate disciplinary action when needed. To perform the duties expected of all Park Rangers and to comply with all of the rules and regulations concerning Rangers. Supervision Received: A Ranger III works under the close supervision of a Regional Manager or his/her designee from whom general and specific instructions are received. Work is reviewed for conformance to such instruction. A Level III Park Ranger must be cognizant of the chain of command within the Division of Parks and Recreation and the area to which he/she is assigned. Supervision Exercised: May supervise others assigned to assist in the performance of duties. Knowledge, Skills, Capacities: A working knowledge of the practices, methods and responsibilities of patrolling, protective and security work as applied to the protection of life and property; a familiarity with park rules and regulations and limitations respecting such work; the ability to meet and to handle people conducive to orderly behavior; and the ability to supervise a staff of subordinates engaged in these activities. Experience: Such as may have been gained through employment in a position involving supervisory responsibility for the protection of persons and/or property
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Duties to be Performed by All Ranger Levels:
Provide information and assistance to visitors to insure the safe and orderly use of the resources and activities provided by the park or beach. Respond to questions about the facilities and its natural activities available. Respond to calls for assistance in handling emergency medical situations and administer first aid as necessary. Assist patrons in preparing lost property reports and in locating lost children. Inform visitors of their infractions of the laws, rules and regulations and of traffic offenses, and encourage visitor compliance. Prevent potential conflicts between individuals or groups of visitors by questioning those who appear to be loitering in order to ascertain the legitimacy of their presence. Assist other park personnel and lifeguards during emergencies, accidents and water body searches. Assist in parking and crowd control activities. Report to the appropriate authority incidents which threaten park property or involve frequent or serious violations of laws, rules and regulations. Also to insure the follow-up action is taken. Open and close park entrances and structures and make periodic checks of those locations to ensure security. May be required to provide assistance to Park Naturalist carrying out their programs. Patrol park or beach site on foot, bicycle or motor vehicle to welcome visitors and promote voluntary compliance with rules and regulations of the Division of Parks and Recreation and to deter property damage. On an as needed basis, when not assisting patrons, Rangers perform a variety of relatively unskilled maintenance or clerical duties similar to those of clerks, park aides, or laborers. Examples of unskilled maintenance tasks include: picking up litter, moving picnic tables, and cleaning bath house facilities, etc... Required Qualifications For Appointment (All Ranger Levels): Basic knowledge of the facilities and significant natural and/or historical features in the area to which you are assigned. Basic knowledge of state laws, and the rules and regulations of the Division of Parks and Recreation. Basic knowledge of approved first aid and CPR techniques. Ability to orally communicate effectively with others in a polite and tactful manner in order to provide information and assistance and to insure adherence to laws, rules and regulations. Ability to operate a motor vehicle and possession of a valid drivers license. Ability to perform light manual labor. U.S. citizenship. R.I. residency. High school diploma. Be at least 18 years of age (Ranger I can be 16). Satisfactorily complete a special required training program. Park Rangers must demonstrate maturity and the ability to deal tactfully with people. Each is rated on his/her performance. Must be in good physical and mental condition in order to be assigned for extended periods to various foot or mountain bike patrol functions.

Seasonal Naturalist: To be responsible for development and presentation of interpretive programs in Rhode Island's state parks; to become actively involved in the publicity aspect of these park programs; to supervise the naturalist's aide who is serving in a support capacity; and to do related work as required. Supervision Received: The ranger-naturalist works under the general direction of the program coordinators, and has considerable latitude for the exercise of initiative and professional judgment. Work is supervised throughout the summer for compliance with policies of the program. Supervision Exercised: The ranger-naturalist has supervision of the naturalist's aide assigned to the same park. Illustrative Examples of Work Performed: To gather the necessary background material which is to be used for the park interpretive programs. To select that information that will be most appropriate for park programs. To develop educationally sound programs based on the above mentioned information. To present programs in such a way that they are both enjoyable and educational for participants. To maintain office hours so that park visitors can talk with the naturalist and look at interpretive displays. To carry out informal interpretive programs when visitors are at the naturalist's office or in the exhibit area. To contact organizations in order to inform them of available programs. To contact newspapers and write descriptive press releases as a means of publicity. To evaluate the organization and presentation of one's own programs as a way to continually improve the quality. To keep the necessary records pertaining to program participation. To prepare a comprehensive report at the conclusion of the summer. To do related work as required. Required Qualifications for Appointment: A working knowledge of the principles and methods pertaining to science education and environmental interpretation. The ability to perform field identification of flora and fauna of the park to which the naturalist is assigned. A working knowledge of ecological relationships within a variety of natural habitats, as well as a knowledge of D.E.M. management strategies for the resources within those areas. The organizational skills necessary to develop an effective interpretive program. The ability to teach people of all ages out-of-doors, both in semi-formal programs and on an informal one-to-one basis. The capacity to help visitors to see the value of these resources and the capacity to motivate visitors to support projects, programs and management strategies that will protect these resources. The analytical skills required to perform self-evaluation of one's own programs, as well as the capacity to accept the evaluation of supervisors. The ability to write clear, concise and appealing press releases about the program. The skills necessary to effectively supervise a naturalist's aide. Related capacities and abilities. Education and Experience: Education such as may have been gained through graduation from a college of recognized standing, having received a bachelor's degree and preferably a master's degree, with areas of concentration in the natural resources and education. Experience such as may have been gained through employment as a teacher for at least one year. (return to next position).

Recreational Area Clerk: This is the primary class of seasonal employee assigned to work in Park Offices, Permit Offices, and Control Stations to issue park use or camping permits, sell season passes, and to collect various entrance, parking or user fees at the various state parks and beaches. They are responsible for documenting, accounting, and reporting all transactions and business conducted by them during their shift. Depending on location, they could be the primary class of employee working with park or beach managers in helping to properly document, account and report all transactions at the facility to which they are assigned. Recreational Area Clerks also perform a wide range of other office and clerical functions such as answering telephones, responding to inquiries from the general public, processing mail, and filing reports, etc. They must be at least 18 years of age and should have some clerical and cash handling background or experience. They should have some public relations or communications skills to be able to deal effectively with the public. They must be very flexible in their own schedule and be available to work various days, hours, shifts and they must be available to work weekends and holidays. (return to next position).

Seasonal Laborer: This is the primary class of seasonal employee involved in doing a wide range of manual tasks necessary in the daily operation and maintenance of the park or beach area assigned. These duties include responsibilities such as: Cleaning toilets, showers, port-johns, or other toilet and sanitary buildings. Picking up litter and trash, cleaning fireplaces, campsites, and picnic sites. Operating lawnmowers, weed-eaters, brushcutters, leaf blowers, or other power grounds maintenance equipment to help properly maintain grounds at state parks and beaches. Helping to repair and paint buildings, picnic tables, benches, lifeguard chairs, fences, rails, or other structures at the state parks and beaches. Doing manual shoveling, raking, excavating to repair parking lots, walkways, boardwalks, man holes, drainage ditches, water, electric, sewer lines, septic systems or other park or beach infrastructure. Seasonal laborers must be at least 18 years old and physically fit to do a wide variety of manual tasks. They must be flexible in their schedule in order to work various days, hours, shifts and must be available to work weekends and holidays as may be required. Seasonal laborers work under the supervision of a Regional Park Manager and other full time supervisory personnel. (return to next position).

Seasonal Restroom Attendant: This position is assigned to various facilities for the sole purpose of restroom maintenance i.e., cleaning restrooms. ( return to next position).

Seasonal Lifeguard: [Lifeguard Certification Information] Lifeguards  are assigned to designated protected state beach facilities and their primary responsibility is to provide lifesaving, first aid, and CPR services to the visitors to the state beaches. Lifeguards are assigned to actively monitor, survey and control activity on the beaches and to enforce regulations or policies which promote safe use by all visitors. They are responsible for responding to water related emergencies as well as accidents, injuries or other types of emergencies affecting the public safety in the beach area. Lifeguards are responsible for the general overall safety of the waterfront area to which they are assigned. Lifeguards are also responsible for the proper use, care and maintenance of all rescue and first aid equipment at the beach facility and must participate in any clean-up or maintenance assignments as may be required. Lifeguards must be properly state certified and must participate in any in-service training, exercise, or testing program as may be required by their supervisors or the Division of Parks and Recreation. They must maintain themselves in good physical condition to carry out the responsibilities of the job and conduct themselves in accordance with standards and policies established by the Division and Parks and Recreation. Lifeguards must be properly uniformed while on duty to identify themselves as D.E.M. lifeguards and must have lifesaving, whistle, first aid or other equipment as may be assigned. They must be flexible in their own schedule and be available to work different days, hours, shifts and must be available to work weekends and holiday. (return to next position).

Seasonal Senior Lifeguard:  [Lifeguard Certification Information] Assigned to protected and designated State Beach facilities. Their primary responsibility is to provide lifesaving, first aid, and CPR services to the visitors to State Beaches. Assigned to actively monitor, survey, and control activity on the beaches and to enforce regulations or policies that promote their safe use by all visitors. They are responsible for responding to water related emergencies as well as accidents, injuries, or other types of emergencies affecting the public safety in the beach area. Lifeguards are responsible for the general overall safety of the waterfront area to which they are assigned. (return to next position).

Seasonal Lifeguard/Critical Area:  [Lifeguard Certification Information] Assigned to protected and designated State Beach facilities. Their primary responsibility is to provide lifesaving, first aid, and CRP services to the visitors to the State Beaches. Assigned to actively monitor, survey and control activity on the beaches and to enforce regulations or policies that promote their safe use by all visitors. Responsible for responding to water related emergencies as well as accidents, injuries or other types of emergencies affecting the public safety in the beach area. Lifeguards are responsible for the general overall safety of the waterfront area to which they are assigned. (return to next position).

Seasonal Lifeguard Supervisor:  [Lifeguard Certification Information] Assigned to major state beach facilities and work in a supervisory position under the direction and in cooperation with the beach and/or park manager, lifeguard supervisors have the primary responsibility for setting up, posting and implementing weekly and daily work schedules, and for the proper daily assignment and reassignment throughout the day, as circumstances dictate, of lifeguards on the beach to insure the safe operation of the waterfront. They also, in cooperation with the beach manager, plan and supervise all breaks, lunches, searches, and in-service training programs. Lifeguard Supervisors are required to be certified lifeguards and instructors in lifeguard training, first aid and CPR and are responsible for developing and implementing appropriate in-service training and exercise programs for the staff of lifeguards that are assigned to the beach facility. Lifeguard Supervisors have a primary responsibility for the proper use, care, and storage of all first aid and rescue equipment at the beach facility. They have responsibility to insure that all first aid stations, equipment and lifeguard areas are maintained in clean, sanitary conditions. They also must assign and supervise any clean-up duties by lifeguards or other staff that may be necessary in and around the beach area as may be required. They must carry out administrative responsibilities such as filling evaluations, disciplinary, first aid, accident, injury, incident, or other reports as may be required.
Also, they must assume the functions and responsibilities of a beach manager when the beach manager is not present. They must be flexible in their own work schedule and be available to work different days, hours, shifts, and must be available to work weekends and holidays.
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Seasonal Beach Manager: Beach Manager positions are assigned to the major surf and non-surf beach facilities. The Beach Manager is responsible for the overall operation of the public beach facility to which they are assigned. This includes scheduling, assignment, disciplinary action and overall management of other seasonal staff hired to operate the beach including lifeguards, lifeguard supervisors, clerks, park rangers and possibly seasonal laborers. It also involves overseeing the safe operation of the waterfronts, and daily maintenance contracts, maintenance and operation of bathhouses, sanitary facilities, first aid stations, and parking lots. Beach Managers also at times have responsibilities in dealing with contracted concession services at their facilities. At the surf beaches, the Beach Managers also are responsible for operating entrance stations and for the proper collection and accounting of revenue from parking fees and sale of season passes. All Beach Managers must carry out necessary administrative responsibilities such as certifying and filling out time sheets, evaluations, disciplinary, accident, injury, first aid, incident and other reports as may be required. At the surf beaches they must maintain accounting records and are held responsible for the proper reporting of all revenues collected at their facilities. All Beach Managers must have excellent communications and public relations skills to deal with their staff and especially the public. They must be able to respond to and handle complaints, problems, accidents, emergencies, missing persons, inquiries and other type situations which can arise in dealing with the many visitors to our state beaches. Beach Managers must be over the age of 18 and should have some management, supervisory, and administrative experience in operating beaches, parks, recreation areas or similar public facilities. They must be flexible in their own work schedule and be able to work various days, hours, and shifts, and must be available to work weekends and holidays. As the job title implies, Beach Managers must be able to deal with a broad range of responsibilities which are necessary in the day to day operations of a state beach facility. Beach Managers work under the supervision of a Regional Manager and other full time supervisory staff.