Lifeguard Supervisor, DCNR

Full Job Description

Get ready for an exciting summer opportunity!

The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources is seeking a DCNR Lifeguard Supervisor to lead the lifeguard team at the Frances Slocum State Park swimming pool.

In this role, you will oversee daily lifeguard operations, ensure public safety, maintain order, and assist with related maintenance, custodial, and clerical tasks—all under the guidance of the Park Manager.

If you are looking for a meaningful seasonal role where you can make a real impact, apply today and help keep visitors safe while they enjoy the summer season.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

• Schedule, supervise, and train lifeguards; ensure adherence to rotation schedules and work rules.
• Monitor pool activities, remain alert, prevent accidents, and respond to emergencies.
• Perform rescues and administer first aid and CPR as needed.
• Enforce swimming rules, assist visitors, and report violations to park rangers.
• Inspect and maintain safety equipment, pool areas, and facilities.
• Complete required reports and forms, including logs, inspections, and water quality records.
• Take water samples, read meters, and report chemical needs or equipment issues.
• Perform basic maintenance and custodial tasks to keep the pool and bathhouses clean and safe.
• Operate radios using proper procedures.

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

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time seasonal employment without benefits
• Work days will vary. Employees will be scheduled for 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM shifts, five days per week, for a total of 37.5 hours weekly.
• 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
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Two seasons of experience as a Lifeguard (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.

Special Requirements:

• All employees must obtain a valid Lifeguard Certification or Lifeguard Management 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 Guidelines.
• 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.

All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant’s own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only.

Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.

Veterans:

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

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.

Additional Information

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
• You must provide complete and accurate information or:
  • your score may be lower than deserved.
  • you may be disqualified.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.