Presque Isle Lifeguard Association

02/04/2026

Next PI Lifeguard Job Fair! Please share.

01/11/2026

The old Unit 6 is officially up and running thanks to generous donations from you and community organizations! Next step is to secure safe, heated storage for the vehicle so we can get it titled over to PILA (it is currently being stored in the Firefighter’s Museum). If you have an appropriate space to suggest, let us know.

01/06/2026

Share with any potential lifeguards you know!

10/09/2025

Smoke n’ Fire BBQ will be on site for today’s Benevolent Beers!

10/08/2025

Tomorrow is the big day! Here is a handy guide to parking. Benevolent Beers at Erie Ale Works. Thursday, October 9 from 5-8 pm.

10/06/2025

Don’t forget: Thursday, October 9 5-8pm join us at Erie Ale Works!

08/16/2025

Congratulations to Kelly Hart on her Erie Elk’s Lodge PER scholarship! She featured PILA in her essay and we received a $500 donation from the Elk’s as well!

07/10/2025

On June 19, John Dahlstrand retired from Presque Isle. 48 years of service! Here he is on his last day with a new guard on her first day!

12/19/2024

Notice: Seeking Qualified Candidates for Lake Erie Lifeguard Positions

The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) and
Presque Isle State Park are presently accepting applications for Lake Erie Lifeguards for the 2025 summer season.

Lifeguards start at $18.05 an hour. No certifications required. We will certify you.

You must be at least 16 years of age to apply.

Update: See comments for link to apply for this position. Apply Now! Details are provided by clicking the link below in the comments.

We are seeking talented swimmers, athletes, and qualified candidates.

Thank you for your interest in Presque Isle State Park and keeping our visitors safe during the swimming season.

Lake Erie Lifeguards (Position posted until 3/31/25)
Lake Erie Lifeguard, DCNR New

10/07/2024

As of today, Unit 6 as we know it will not operate for the upcoming season.

The conflict of lifeguards not being recognized as first responders is a national issue.

There are a few paths that the managers have explored to keep Unit 6 in operation. One of the options that has come highly recommended is approaching the issue from a federal standpoint and the "Lifeguards First" movement. This means contacting our PA Senators (Bob Casey and John Fetterman) and PA Representative (Mike Kelly). Once these individuals are made aware of this, it is a very simple process for them to recognize us as first responders in the state of PA.

Bringing this issue to their attention requires numbers. We are highly encouraging you to follow the guidance below to help continue the operation of Unit 6 on Presque Isle State Park.

Directions:

Click the link https://www.rhsfirstresponders.com
The link takes you to a "drafted email". There is space for you to include a message in addition to the "drafted message" that is already created. In the blank space under "message body", type the message you wish to send.

Inspired by the heroic lifeguard characters in the upcoming action-drama series Rescue: HI-Surf, premiering on FOX Sunday, September 22, the network and USLA are supporting a campaign aimed at recognizing open-water lifeguards for what they clearly are: First Responders.

07/26/2024

Here are some photos from our annual Beach Flags picnic. It was a beautiful evening at the beach!

06/18/2024

Some photos from the CPR med lecture. Thanks AHN!