Boat Patrol

Lake Waynoka is currently hiring for one or two open positions for seasonal boat patrol. With Friday and Saturday weekly coverage needed.

Job functions are as follows (but not limited to):

• Enforcing civil boating and lake rules and regulations issued by the WPOA.
• Issuing WPOA citations and verbal warnings in compliance with WPOA rules and regulations if necessary.
• Ensuring safety and compliance per boating and lake rules.
• Assisting disabled boats.

Rate of pay for Boat Patrol positions is $15.37/hourly with weekly pay periods.

Applicants must be at least 18 years of age to apply, and pass a background check. Boating experience necessary, as well as weekend availability.

Per the Ohio Boater Education Law, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Ohio law requires boaters born on or after January 1, 1982, to successfully complete either a boating course or a proficiency exam in order to operate a boat powered by more than 10 horsepower.
• The boating course must be approved by the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators; and the proficiency exam must be approved by the ODNR. The law applies to any operator AND any supervising adult who was born on or after January 1, 1982.
• The education law does NOT change operator age minimums.

Please visit for more information regarding Ohio’s Boater Education Law.

Interested applicants may obtain an application at the administration office, or online at under the documents tab. Applications may be turned in or mailed into the administration office c/o Chief Marcus Callahan. Interested applicants may also email a letter of interest, resume, or application to:

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The WPOA is an equal opportunity employer.