Lifeguard Supervisor, DCNR (Seasonal) - Little Buffalo State Park

Are you an accomplished swimmer looking to step into a leadership role? If that sounds like you, we have an exciting opportunity waiting! Little Buffalo State Park is on the lookout for a Lifeguard Supervisor for the upcoming season. This position offers a unique chance to advance your career in recreational safety while guiding a passionate team dedicated to protecting lives and enhancing the outdoor experience for all visitors to the park. By taking on this role, you will not only contribute to the safety and enjoyment of countless guests but also develop your leadership skills in a vibrant and dynamic environment. Do not miss out on this rewarding opportunity-apply today and start your journey towards making a meaningful impact!

In this vital position, you will oversee public safety operations by supervising Lifeguards tasked with patrolling, observing, and monitoring the swimming pool at Little Buffalo State 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: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

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.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

• 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.

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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.

• 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.