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Recreation Aid & Assistant (Surf-Lifeguard) (Seasonal)
National Park Service · Posted 60 days ago
About the Role
These positions serve as Recreation Aids/ Recreation Technicians (Surf Lifeguard) with the Gateway National Recreation Area. The typical seasonal entry-on-duty period is May - September, but can be variable during these months due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding. Anticipated Entry on Duty: August 2026 All applications submitted by 11:59 (EST) on the closing day will receive consideration.
What You'll Do
- →MAJOR DUTIES: GS-03: Under guidance of a surf-lifeguard supervisor, lead or authorized designate, the incumbent will acquire proficiency in the performance of the following tasks: surveillance of activities of park visitors recreating on the beach; maintain lifeguard equipment; monitor weather, tide, ocean current and other related conditions; rescue swimmers in distress; provide urgent first-aid.
- →You must be able to pass the surf-lifeguard test.
- →Candidates must pass all parts of the test - includes the following: Swim 550 yards continuously in less than 10 minutes using a swimming stroke performed on the front only; and Run 1.25 miles continuously in less than 12 minutes.
- →All applicants will be tested upon entry on duty.
- →GS-04: Maintain vigilant surveillance of the activities of park visitors who are not only recreating in the ocean, but also at the water's edge.
- →Maintain oneself, and also one's equipment, in a state of constant readiness, to be able to respond-very literally at a moment's notice-to life-threatening, on-the-job emergencies.
- →Use surf-lifeguarding techniques that focus first and foremost on incident prevention rather than on incident intervention.
- →Monitor weather, tide, ocean current, and related conditions that may not only affect the safety of those recreating in the ocean, but also at the water's edge.
- →Warn park visitors about actions or conditions that are unsafe both in the ocean and on the beach.
- →Rescue, alone or with others, swimmers in distress or in danger of drowning using a rescue-flotation device, rescue board, ocean kayak, surfboat, or motorized craft.
- →Provide urgent first-aid care, including basic life support and CPR (cardio-pulmonary resuscitation), and the use of oxygen and automated external defibrillator (AED) equipment.
- →You must be able to pass the surf-lifeguard test.
- →Candidates must pass all parts of the test - includes the following: Swim 550 yards continuously in less than 10 minutes using a swimming stroke performed on the front only; and Run 1.25 miles continuously in less than 12 minutes.
- →All applicants will be tested upon entry on duty.
Requirements
- ✓Citizenship required.
- ✓Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication.
- ✓Meet Selective Service Registration Act requirement for males.
- ✓Selectee will be required to participate in the Direct Deposit Electronics Funds Transfer Program.
- ✓You will be required to submit to a drug test and receive a negative drug test result prior to appointment.
- ✓In addition, this position is subject to random testing for illegal drug use.
- ✓You may be required to operate a government (or private) motor vehicle as part of your official duties.
- ✓Please indicate in your application whether you possess a valid State driver's license.
- ✓You may be required to work on-call, evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime and shift work.
- ✓Government housing may be available for Sandy Hook, NJ only Pre-Employment physical examination will be required prior to enter on duty at applicant's expense.
- ✓Current valid nationally recognized CPR/AED course-completion certificate required prior to enter on duty.
- ✓To qualify based on education, you must submit a legible copy of transcripts from an accredited institution with your name, school name, credit hours, course level, major(s), and grade-point average or class ranking.
- ✓Transcripts do not need to be official, but if you are selected for this position and you used your education to qualify, you must provide official transcripts before you begin work.
Personality Fit
This role is commonly a great fit for these MBTI types:
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