What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lifeguard Supervisor, DCNR (Seasonal) - Pine Grove Furnace State Park position at Commonwealth of Pennsylvania?
Are you a skilled Lifeguard? We have an exciting opportunity for you! In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring public safety by overseeing and participating in the activities of lifeguards who patrol, observe, and monitor the swimming area at Fuller Beach in Pine Grove Furnace State Park. Your duties will include directing and supervising lifeguards to maintain a safe environment for all beachgoers. You will play a crucial part in ensuring that everyone enjoys their time at the beach while adhering to safety protocols. Join us in this vital position where your expertise will help create a secure and enjoyable atmosphere for visitors at Fuller Beach!
In this role, you will oversee and engage in activities related to the rescue of swimmers in distress. Your responsibilities will include supervising lifeguards to ensure they fulfill their duties effectively, both while on post and off. You will monitor the attentiveness of lifeguards stationed at the swimming area to guarantee public safety. Additionally, you will be tasked with planning, organizing, and assigning work to the lifeguard team. You will also be responsible for preparing performance evaluations for employees and assessing the training requirements of your subordinates, facilitating further education and training as necessary. Furthermore, you will demonstrate appropriate techniques and methods, as well as conduct meetings with staff to communicate any changes to rules, regulations, policies, and standards.
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 2025 through September 2025.
- Work hours are 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM, with a 30-minute lunch. Shift hours and days vary due to operational need.
- Weekends, holidays, and all shifts as needed at 37.5 hours per week
- This position may require travel and overtime.
- You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:
- Two seasons of experience as a Lifeguard (commonwealth title); 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.
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.
- In accordance with Act 153 of 2014 this position is required to complete Child Abuse, Criminal and Federal Criminal History Checks around the time of hire and thereafter every 5 years.
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:
- 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.employment.pa.gov/Additional Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans’ Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.
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.
- 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.
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