Jobs

Temporary Employment

Temporary and seasonal jobs are available at most state parks and recreation areas, with varying durations of employment to include more opportunities during our peak season. A variety of opportunities are available, including park attendants, lifeguards, office assistants, naturalists, maintenance workers, and grounds keepers.

All seasonal positions at Hanging Rock State Park are listed below. If none are listed, there are no seasonal positions available. Please check the top of the park's web pages for a green alert that lists which job applications are currently being accepted by park staff. If there is no green alert, that means the park has no vacancies; visit our general Jobs page to find currently open positions at other state parks.

Seasonal Positions Available

Tab/Accordion Items

Chief Lifeguard 

The Chief Lifeguard is responsible for effectively working with other lifeguards to ensure duties are carried out and that the lakefront swimming area is operated in a safe manner for employees and patrons. Work involves observation of swimmers from positions on swim beach and diving platform, performing proactive guarding and water rescues as needed, enforcing swim area regulations, coordinating in-service training with other guards, overseeing daily cleaning schedule, managing lifeguard rotations, and, most importantly, being a leader, willing and able to communicate, work alongside, and supervise lifeguard staff and refreshment staff.  $21/hour.
 
Will be directly supervised by Park Rangers.  

 

Lifeguard

The lifeguard is responsible for maintaining vigilant watch over swimmers from the beach and diving platform at the lakefront swimming area at Hanging Rock State Park. Employee will be responsible for enforcing swimming area regulations, communicating with patrons and other guards, and performing proactive guarding and water rescues as needed. Employee is also responsible for maintaining cleanliness in swimming area and bathhouse facilities. Employee will also assist with cleaning bathrooms and picking up trash at shelters and parking lots.  $17/hour
 
Will be directly supervised by the Chief Lifeguard and Park Rangers.  

The employee in this position is responsible for selling drinks and snacks, as well as selling swim tickets, and renting out boats. Employee will operate a cash register, make change, keep inventory stocked, provide park visitors with information, and maintain bathhouse area and restrooms in a clean and sanitary condition. Employee will also pick up trash at shelters and parking lots. Employee will assist Park Rangers, Maintenance, and Office Assistants with other duties around the park.   $15/hour.
 
Will be directly supervised by Chief Lifeguard and Park Rangers.  

Permanent Employment

All permanent job listings are posted through the North Carolina Office of State Human Resources Online Job Application System.

Please note that most permanent employment opportunities have a very short posting period of only a few days. As such, permanent employment opportunities are not posted in this page.

On This Page Jump Links
Off