Lifeguard Supervisor, DCNR (Seasonal) - Codorus State Park

Full Job Description

Are you a strong swimmer seeking a thrilling summer job in the great outdoors? If that sounds like you, think about applying for the Lifeguard Supervisor position at Codorus State Park! This role is ideal for responsible and mature individuals who can uphold swimming rules and prioritize the safety of others. The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Bureau of State Parks, offers you a fantastic opportunity to join our team as a Lifeguard Supervisor and positively impact the summer experience for visitors.

Requirements

In this vital position, you will oversee public safety operations by supervising Lifeguards tasked with patrolling, observing, and monitoring the swimming pool at Codorus State Park to ensure visitor safety and maintain order.

Your responsibilities will include planning and organizing work assignments for your team, preparing performance evaluations, and identifying training needs to facilitate further education for subordinates.

You will also demonstrate proper techniques, communicate changes in rules and policies, and actively participate in rescue operations for distressed swimmers.

Additionally, you will administer first aid and CPR to injured visitors while enforcing the park's regulations and 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. The season runs from May through September.
• Work hours are 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM, with a 30-minute lunch
• Work days will vary, employee will work 5 of 7 days per work week, to include weekends, holidays and all shifts as needed
• 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:

• PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title.
• 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).

If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.

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:

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on 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.

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.