Lifeguard, DCNR; Seasonal - Pine Grove Furnace State Park

Lifeguard, DCNR (Seasonal) – Pine Grove Furnace State Park

Join the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to serve the public as a seasonal Lifeguard at Pine Grove Furnace State Park. Protect visitors and safeguard the natural landscapes of south central Pennsylvania.

The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation & Natural Resources (DCNR) seeks dedicated, vigilant, and responsible individuals to serve as seasonal Lifeguard in this summer season. This opportunity allows essential public safety work while enjoying scenic state park environments.

• Patrol designated swimming areas at Fuller Lake Beach, observe visitor activity, and assess safety conditions.
• Recognize swimmers in distress or requiring assistance and execute appropriate lifesaving methods and techniques.
• Administer first aid, artificial respiration, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) for visitors of all ages.
• Inspect buoys, ropes, first aid equipment, supplies, and other safety equipment to ensure all items are in proper operating condition.

• Seasonal full‑time employment:
  May 25, 2026 – September 7, 2026.
• Work hours:
  
  11:00 A.M. – 7:00 P.M. (30‑minute lunch).
• Week‑week schedule will vary, not to exceed 37.5 hours per week; includes weekends and holidays.
• Full‑time and part‑time schedules available.
• No telework option.
• Salary: starting salary may be non‑negotiable.

• Valid Lifeguard Certification issued by American Red Cross, YMCA, United States Lifesaving Association, or Pennsylvania Department of Health authority within 14 days of employment.
• Valid certifications in standard first aid and adult, child, and infant CPR within 14 days of employment.
• Meet Pennsylvania residency requirement.
• Perform essential job functions.

• Pass a background investigation.
• Conform to Child Protective Services Law (conditional offer requires criminal history reports: PA State Police clearance, PA Child Abuse history clearance, FBI Fingerprint clearance).

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed; information must be provided on the application form.
• Submit by the posting closing date; late applications not accepted.

• Pennsylvania law provides employment preference for qualified veterans.

• 711; hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals.

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania 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.
• 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 and you may be disqualified.