Seasonal Lead Recreation Assistant (Lifeguard)

• Coordinates the beach safety operation on Lake Michigan at the West Beach area of the national lakeshore. Assists the supervisor in scheduling time keeping training monitoring counseling prepares reports payroll and operational recommendations.
• Patrols the beach and dune area on foot and all-terrain vehicles (ATV). Contacts visitors with preventative beach safety information and explains certain beach safety issues in hazardous lake and swimming conditions as well as the rules and regulations of the park.
• Performs lifeguard services when needed during the assigned tour of duty; accomplishes search and rescue lifesaving and first aid.
• Prepares incident reports requisition and maintenance requests as needed. Maintains and services equipment as needed. Makes recommendations concerning disciplinary actions assignments and recognition of outstanding performance and personnel needs.
• Recognizes problems concerning water and beach safety and makes recommendations for their alleviation. Applies a background of specialized knowledge based on intensive training and expertise toward adapting methods and procedures for the safety of the visitors utilizing the park beaches. May act for the supervisor in their absence.

Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication.
• Meet Selective Service Registration Act requirement for males.
• Direct Deposit: Selectee will be required to participate in the Direct Deposit Electronics Funds Transfer Program.
• Drug Testing: You will be required to submit to a drug test and receive a negative drug test result prior to addition this position is subject to random testing for illegal drug use.
• Drivers License: You will be required to operate a government (or private) motor vehicle as part of your official duties; a valid drivers license is required. You will be required to submit a Motor Vehicle Operators License and Driving Record. You must also 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 disclose all valid drivers licenses whether current or past possessed by you.
• American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification: This position performs Lifeguard duties and an American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification or equivalent must be obtained within 60 days from entrance on duty.
• Uniform: You will be required to wear a uniform and comply with the National Park Service uniform standards. A uniform allowance will be provided.
• Minimum Age Requirement: 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.
• Government Housing: House may be available.

Qualifications

All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement-05/29/2026-unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement.

Credit will be given for all appropriate qualifying experience. To receive credit for experience your resume MUST clearly indicate the nature of the duties and responsibilities for each position starting and ending dates of employment (month/year) and the resume must reflect full and/or part-time or total number of hours worked (i.e. work 40 hours a week rather than indicating full-time). If part-time the hours must be annotated to be able to pro-rate the amount of qualified specialized experience.

To qualify for this position at the GS-05 grade level you must possess at least one of the following minimum qualifications by close of the announcement:

EXPERIENCE: Have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-4 level in Federal service. Examples of 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; Teachers 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 per week worked.
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EDUCATION: Have successfully completed 4-year course of study leading to a bachelors degree with major study or at least 24 semester hours in courses related to recreation or physical education. You must include transcripts.
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COMBINATION: have an equivalent combination of education or experience (along with 12 semester hours in courses related to recreation or physical education) as described above that will equal 100 percent of the needed qualifications for this position. Only education in excess of the first 60 semester hours of a course of study leading to a bachelors degree is creditable toward meeting the specialized experience requirements. Two full academic years of study or 60 semester hours beyond the second year is equivalent to l year of specialized experience. You must include transcripts.

Volunteer Experience: 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.