Lifeguard (Seasonal) - Frances Slocum State Park

If you have a passion for the outdoors and a dedication to ensuring the safety and enjoyment of others while they explore nature, we have an exciting opportunity for you! As a State Park Lifeguard, you will play a vital role in safeguarding visitors at the beautiful swimming areas of our state park's lake. This position is not just about monitoring the water; it's about creating a fun, safe, and memorable experience for families and individuals alike. You will interact with park guests daily, providing them with the information and support they need to fully enjoy their sunny adventures while prioritizing their safety. Seize this exhilarating chance to join us in making lasting memories for everyone who visits!

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As a Lifeguard at Frances Slocum State Park, your primary responsibilities will include actively patrolling and monitoring the swimming areas to ensure the safety of all visitors. This role requires keen observation skills to identify swimmers who may be in distress, enabling you to respond swiftly and effectively using established lifesaving techniques. In addition to rescue operations, you will be trained to administer first aid, perform artificial respiration, and execute cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) when necessary. Furthermore, part of your duties will involve regularly inspecting safety equipment, including buoys, ropes, and first aid supplies, to ensure they are in proper working condition and readily available for use. Your vigilance and preparedness will play a crucial role in maintaining a safe environment for all park guests.

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 May through September.
• Part-time schedules NOT 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 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.

• 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.
• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

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

• 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.