Lifeguard, DCNR - Pine Grove Furnace State Park

Join Department of Conservation and Natural Resources as a Lifeguard at Pine Grove Furnace State Park and help create a safe, welcoming place for visitors. This role will let you spend your days outdoors while protecting swimmers and supporting a family-friendly environment. You will take action when needed and help keep the beach area running smoothly. Be part of a team that helps every visitor enjoy a safe and memorable park experience.

This position supports visitor safety by monitoring swimming areas, responding to emergencies, and maintaining safe conditions throughout the beach area. You will help to ensure that all park guests can enjoy the water with confidence. As a Lifeguard, you will perform the following duties:

• Area Monitoring: Patrol swimming areas and observe visitors to prevent accidents and maintain order
• Rescue Response: Recognize signs of distress and perform lifesaving rescues using approved techniques
• Emergency Care: Provide first aid and CPR to injured or distressed visitors when needed
• Rule Enforcement: Ensure compliance with swimming rules and explain guidelines to visitors
• Safety Inspection: Check equipment and swimming areas to confirm they are safe and in proper condition
• Documentation Duties: Prepare written reports describing activities, conditions, and incidents

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 running from 5/25/2026 through 9/7/2026.
• Work hours are 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM with a 30-minute lunch.
• Work schedule will vary not to exceed 37.5 hours per week and will include weekends and holidays.
• Full-time and part-time schedules available.
• 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.

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:

• 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.

• 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.