Lifeguard, DCNR (Seasonal) - Lackawanna State Park

Full Job Description

We are seeking skilled and enthusiastic individuals to join our team at Lackawanna State Park as lifeguards. In this vital role, you will play a key part in ensuring the safety and well-being of our visitors by monitoring swimming areas, enforcing park regulations, and responding to emergencies. This position is an exciting opportunity for those with strong water rescue skills and a passion for outdoor activities to make a meaningful contribution to the community.



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Requirements

As a Lifeguard, your primary responsibility will be to ensure the safety of the public at the Lackawanna State Park Swimming Pool. This involves actively patrolling the area, observing swimmers, and maintaining order to prevent accidents. You will need to be vigilant in recognizing swimmers in distress and employing established lifesaving techniques to assist them. Staying alert at your designated post is crucial, as you will be required to scan the swimming area continuously and respond promptly to any emergencies. Additionally, you will administer first aid, artificial respiration, and CPR to injured visitors, ensuring you are trained in techniques for adults, infants, and children. Compliance with the Bureau of State Parks' swimming regulations is essential, and you will also be responsible for inspecting safety equipment, including buoys, floats, and first aid supplies, to confirm they are in good working condition.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Seasonal full-time employment without benefits. The season runs from Memorial Day through Labor Day.
• Full-time and part-time schedules available
• Work hours are 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM, with a 30-minute lunch
• Work schedule will vary, 37.5 hour work week, weekends, holidays and all shifts will be required.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
  

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS
Special Requirements:

• All employees must obtain a valid Lifeguard Certification issued by the American Red Cross, YMCA, United States Lifesaving Association, or other authority recognized by the Pennsylvania Department of Health within 14 days of employment.
• All employees must obtain valid certifications in standard first aid and adult, child, and infant CPR within 14 days of employment.

Other Requirements:

• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• You must pass a background investigation.
  
• This position falls under the provisions of the Child Protective Services Law.
  • Under the Law, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports including, but not limited to, PA State Police clearance, PA Child Abuse history clearance, and FBI Fingerprint clearance.

How to Apply:

Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position.

Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).

Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.

Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

Veterans:

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

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