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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania |
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POSITION DESCRIPTION FOR JOB POSTING |
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Position Number: 00055581 |
Description Activated On: 11/17/2025 8:47:16 PM |
Position Purpose: Describe the primary purpose of this position and how it contributes to the organization’s objectives. Example: Provides clerical and office support within the Division to ensure its operations are conducted efficiently and effectively. The Lifeguard performs public safety work patrolling, observing, directing, and monitoring to maintain order and to ensure visitor safety at the Lackawanna State Park Swimming Pool, under the supervision of the Lifeguard Supervisor and/or Park Manager. |
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Description of Duties: Describe in detail the duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. Descriptions should include the major end result of the task. Example: Types correspondence, reports, and other various documents from handwritten drafts for review and signature of the supervisor. Patrols, observes, directs, and monitors activities at a swimming pool from chair, pool deck or wading in the pool to maintain order and to minimize the threat to swimmers and other park patrons from accidents or drowning. Recognizes when swimmers are in distress or need assistance and rescues them using accepted lifesaving techniques. Remains alert at all times at assigned post. Scans the swimming area to prevent accidents and be prepared to respond to visitors in the event of an emergency. Administers first aid, artificial respiration and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), including adult, infant, and child CPR, to injured park visitors. Ensures compliance with the Bureau of State Parks' swimming rules and regulations following prescribed guidelines and procedures. Inspects the condition of buoys, floats, ropes, first aid equipment and supplies, and other safety equipment to ensure it is in proper operating condition. Inspects swimming areas by checking for unsafe conditions to ensure they are safe for public use. Prepares and submits written reports and documents outlining swimming conditions, activities, and incidents. Participates in training sessions for Lifeguards to review and/or learn lifesaving and water safety practices, methods, and techniques, and to renew required swimming and/or first aid and CPR certificates. Participates in the operation of a swimming pool by taking water samples, reading meters and recording information, reporting the need for chemicals and adjustments, and reporting malfunctions or breakdowns to superiors. Performs incidental maintenance and custodial duties at a swimming area to ensure it is safe for public use. Performs related work as required. |
Decision Making: Describe the types of decisions made by the incumbent of this position and the types of decisions referred to others. Identify the problems or issues that can be resolved at the level of this position, versus those that must be referred to the supervisor. Example: In response to a customer inquiry, this work involves researching the status of an activity and preparing a formal response for the supervisor’s signature. The employee continuously monitors the swimming area, determines when swimmers are in distress and need assistance, and takes necessary action to assist. The employee also monitors the swimming area for violations of the park/swimming area rules and addresses the issue as necessary. Work is assigned verbally or in writing on a day to day basis by the Lifeguard Supervisor, with routine tasks assigned as standard operating procedure. Supervisor reviews work periodically for timeliness, accuracy, and completeness. |
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Requirements Profile: Identify any specific experience or requirements, such as a licensure, registration, or certification, which may be necessary to perform the functions of the position. Position-specific requirements should be consistent with a Special Requirement or other criteria identified in the classification specification covering this position. Example: Experience using Java; Professional Engineer License Experience: Licenses, registrations, or certifications: 1. Lifeguard Certificate by the American Red Cross or YMCA 2. Cardiopulomnary Resuscitation (CPR) Certificate 3. First Aid and Safety Certificate from the American Red Cross 4. 5. 6. |
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Essential Functions: Provide a list of essential functions for this position. Example: Transports boxes weighing up to 60 pounds.
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