Lake Erie Lifeguard Supervisor, DCNR (Seasonal)

JOB The Lake Erie Lifeguard Supervisor position with the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources offers a chance to lead a skilled team at Presque Isle State Park. This role brings together public safety, teamwork, and hands-on leadership along one of the most visited beaches in Pennsylvania. You will help guide lifeguards, support safe swimming conditions, and build confidence in emergency responses. This is an opportunity to strengthen your leadership skills while helping protect our visitors.

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EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

This position helps maintain safe conditions at Presque Isle State Park by supervising lifeguards, inspecting beach areas, and responding to emergencies. The role also includes training staff, preparing reports, and ensuring the use of proper safety practices. As a Lake Erie Lifeguard Supervisor, you will perform the following duties:

• Staff Supervision: Assign work, review performance, and support training for lifeguards
• Rescue Response: Assist with swimmer rescues and provide first aid or CPR when needed
• Safety Inspection: Inspect swimming areas and equipment to ensure safe public conditions
• Beach Monitoring: Observe shoreline areas to maintain order and prevent accidents
• Training Support: Lead or participate in training sessions focused on lifesaving skills and safety methods
• Report Preparation: Prepare written reports that describe conditions, activities, and incidents

• Seasonal full-time employment, 40 hours/week; 7 days/week operation
• Work hours are 11:00 AM to 7:30 PM, 5 of 7 days per week
• Work schedule may vary to include weekends, holidays, and all shifts as needed.
• 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.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

• 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.