Penn State University·Bucks County, Pennsylvania
The lifeguard oversees all waterfront activities, ensuring water safety and engaging campers through programming. Responsibilities include supervising aquatic activities, maintaining equipment, and training staff for emergencies.
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Job Description: And position requirements
The lifeguard oversees all waterfront activities, including water safety, and swim tests, plans and implements waterfront programming to engage campers and foster character development and promote healthy lifestyles. Provide oversight during activity times and as needed.
Position requires excellent organizational and time management skills and the ability to work independently. Must be a team player who can work with diverse youth and adults. The candidate must be able to be able to carry equipment and supplies, with or without accommodation.
Work Location: 4-H Camp Shehaqua – Hickory Run State Park, White Haven PA – Luzerne County
Camp week is July 13-17, 2026. Work schedule will usually be Tuesday morning through Thursday afternoon. Daily hours will depend on swim times needed during the week.
This is a part-time wage appointment at $15/hour for actual guarding time. Room and board are provided during the camp week. The individual will be responsible to the camp directors.
This position requires the following clearances in addition to applicable background checks: PA State Police Criminal Background Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form, and Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check.
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Candidates must be at least 18 years old with current Red Cross Lifeguard certification and First Aid/CPR. A minimum of one year of experience as a certified lifeguard is required, along with excellent organizational and teamwork skills.
Market context
In Pennsylvania, lifeguard openings at camps and youth programs are often seasonal and can draw applicants who already hold current Red Cross Lifeguard, First Aid, and CPR credentials. These roles are competitive because employers typically look for certified candidates with prior lifeguarding experience, strong teamwork, and the ability to stay organized in a camp setting. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your certification dates and prepare to highlight one year of certified lifeguard experience in your application.
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