Lifeguard Supervisor, DCNR; Seasonal – Little Buffalo State Park

THE POSITION

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 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. Additional details regarding this position can be found in the .

• 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 week, including weekends, holidays and all shifts as needed.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

• 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.

• 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.

• You must meet the

• 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.

• 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

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