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Seasonal Recreation Aid/Assistant (Lifeguard)

Stinson Beach, California, USA

Full-time, Contract

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$19.24/hr - $28.07/hr

0+ years exp

Golden Gate National Recreation Area is seeking Seasonal Recreation Aids/Assistants (Lifeguards) to work in the Division of Visitor and Resource Protection. The role involves performing lifeguard duties, ensuring safety and compliance in aquatic areas, and providing visitor information and education about marine resources.

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No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Performs as an open water/ocean lifeguard. Meets United States Lifesaving Association (USLA) standards for a Seasonal Open Water Lifeguard

Ensures all aquatic rescue and emergency equipment is maintained and stored

Responds to a wide variety of emergency search and rescue situations

Assists with the instruction and supervision of Volunteer in the Park (VIP) program

Provides visitors information

Assists Law Enforcement staff with enforcement of rules and regulations to designated aquatic areas and resource protection

Educates visitors about life habits and behavior of Park fauna

Provides informal and formal interpretive and information services to the general public and special interest groups concerning area marine resources and aquatic safety services

Prepares Case Incident reports

Assists other agencies

Conducts traffic control for vehicle accidents

Complies with OSHA programs within the park

Qualification

Lifeguard certificationOpen water lifeguardingEmergency responsePhysical fitnessPublic safety

Required

U.S. 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 wear a uniform and comply with the National Park Service uniform standards. A uniform allowance will be provided

You may be required to work on-call, evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime and shift work

Applicants must be at least (1) 18 years old or (2) at least 16 years old and: (a) Have graduated from high school or been awarded a certificate equivalent to graduating from high school; or (b) Have completed a formal vocational training program; or (c) Have received a statement from school authorities agreeing with their preference for employment rather than continuing their education; or (d) Be currently enrolled in a secondary school and either work only during school vacation periods or work part-time during the school year under a formal student employment 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. Prior to your first official motor vehicle operation, and again every year thereafter (or more frequently if management determines such need exists), you will be required to sign an affidavit certifying to your possession of a valid State issued driver's license that is current and has not been revoked, suspended, canceled, or otherwise disqualified in any way to prohibit your operation of a motor vehicle. You will also submit a photocopy of your valid State issued driver's license prior to your first official motor vehicle operation, and again every year, or more frequently if management determines such need exists. Lastly, you may be required to submit (within a State sealed envelope or submitted directly by the State authorities), and at your own expense, all certified driving records from all States that discloses all valid driver's licenses, whether current or past, possessed by you. Please indicate in your application whether you possess a valid State driver's license

SELECTIVE FACTOR: This position performs ocean lifeguarding duties, and a nationally recognized lifeguard certification issued by United States Lifesaving Association or American Red Cross, or a similar certification agency, is required. You must provide a legible copy (front & back) of the certificate with your application package. Candidates who do not meet this requirement by close of this announcement will receive no further consideration for this position

To qualify for this position at the GS-03 grade level, you must possess at least one of the following minimum qualifications by close of the announcement: EXPERIENCE: At least six months of general experience. General experience is any type of work that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of this position; OR is experience that provided a familiarity with the subject matter or processes of the broad subject area of the occupation. You must include hours worked per week in your resume

EDUCATION: Successful completion of 1 year of study above high school. If you are using education to qualify, you must submit a copy of your transcripts

Successful completion of a COMBINATION of education and experience as described above. A combination of education and general experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the total computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements for experience, divide your total months of qualifying experience by 6. To compute the percentage of the requirements for education divide your total amount of semester hours by 30 or quarter hours by 45. Add the percentages together. The total must equal at least 100 percent to qualify. You must include transcripts. You must include hours worked per week in your resume

To qualify for this position at the GS-04 grade level, you must possess at least one of the following minimum qualifications by close of the announcement: EXPERIENCE: At least six months of general experience AND six months of specialized experience. Examples of qualifying specialized experience include: Group leader, counselor, or similar work in public and private recreation programs for adults or children such as summer camps, local playgrounds, YWCA and YMCA clubs, Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts, urban community centers, or resort recreational activities. Teacher's aid in elementary school recreation or physical education program, with emphasis on development of general recreational skills and abilities. Aid or assistant assignments in recreation while on active military service. Aid or assistant in the organization and administration of recreation activities, such as preparing activities calendars, maintaining attendance records, and providing information concerning schedules and activities. Summer aid in a State or national park, with duties related to the recreational activities of visitors to campsites, trails, picnic areas, nature and raft centers, and boating and fishing areas (e.g., demonstrating camping techniques and park safety, conducting nature tours, and overseeing farm animal areas provided for children). Sales or stock clerk in a recreation supplies and equipment shop. Aid or assistant in the issuance of authorized property, and in the maintenance of inventory control and accountability for such property in a recreation facility. Aid or assistant in a hotel or resort recreation service, with duties such as setting up areas for games, tournaments, and other organized group recreational activities. You must include hours worked per week in your resume

EDUCATION: Successful completion of two years (60 semester hours) of education above high school with at least 12 semester hours in any combination of related courses related to recreation (e.g., basic psychology, group dynamics, physical education, arts and crafts). If you are using education to qualify, you must submit a copy of your transcripts

Successful completion of a COMBINATION of education and experience as described above. A combination of education and general and specialized experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements for experience, divide your total months of qualifying general experience by 6 and your total months of qualifying specialized experience by 6. To compute the percentage of the requirements for education divide your total amount of semester hours by 60 or quarter hours by 90. You must include hours worked per week in your resume. You must submit a copy of your transcripts

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience