Seasonal Supervisory Recreation Aid

This is an open continuous vacancy announcement. Applicants will be referred periodically throughout the announcement period. Final application disposition will be completed once all positions have been filled or the announcement reaches the end of the open period stated in the announcement. The first cut-off date is 11:59 pm (ET) February 23 2026 with future cutoff dates on or around the 23rd of each month.

MAJOR DUTIES:

GS-06: Serves as a supervisory surf-lifeguard the incumbent plays a key role in the delivery of in-service training the includes instruction in surf-rescue techniques either with or without equipment and the administration of urgent first-aid care and CPR; schedules assigns and monitors work for adherence to established performance standards; counsels subordinates in technical matters; prepares reports mandated by applicable guidelines payrolls etc. This position involves leading/supervising work concerned with protecting the public against preventable danger and drowning death in the waters officially designated for swimming surf-beach seashore area. This work typically involves preventive surf-life guarding; rescuing either individually or as a member of a team persons in distress or in danger of drowning; administering urgent first-aid care and cardiopulmonary resuscitation; controlling usually large crowds; operating and maintaining rescue equipment; enforcing agency regulations; and performing and supervising other related work.

GS-07: Serves as a supervisory surf-lifeguard the incumbent plays a key role in the delivery of in-service training that includes instruction in surf-rescue techniques either with or without equipment and the administration of urgent first-aid care and CPR; schedules assigns and monitors work for adherence to established performance standards; counsels subordinates in technical matters; prepares reports mandated by applicable guidelines payroll etc. This position involves leading/supervising work concerned with protecting the public against preventable danger and drowning death in the waters officially designated for swimming at surf-beach seashore area. This work typically involves preventive surf-life guarding; rescuing either individually or as a member of a team persons in distress or in danger of drowning; administering urgent first-aid care and cardiopulmonary resuscitation; controlling usually large crowds; operating and maintaining rescue equipment; enforcing agency regulations; and performing and supervising other related work.

Conditions of employment

• 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 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.
• 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.
• You may be required to complete training and operate a four-wheel drive vehicle.
• Government housing maybe available in New Jersey location only.
• 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.
• Must have the ability to lift 50 pounds.
• 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.
• Pre-employment physical examination required prior to entry on duty at applicants expense.
• 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. Inability to pass this test is grounds for termination.

Qualifications

Requirements Continued...

All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement-06/23/2026-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-06 grade level you must possess at least one of the following minimum qualifications by close of the announcement:

EXPERIENCE: At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-05 level in federal service. Specialized experience is experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge skills and abilities needed to successfully perform the duties of this position and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be Examples of specialized experience for this position include but not limited to: Provide overall supervision for a staff of Recreation Assistants (Lifeguard) that may include subordinate Lead Recreation Assistants (Lifeguard) who are responsible for patrolling and providing lifesaving services to the public at a pool or beach facility perform the duties and responsibilities of a Recreation Assistant (Lifeguard) that includes patrolling and providing lifesaving services to the public at a pool or beach facility develop and conduct lifeguard and lifesaving training for a staff of Recreation Assistants (Lifeguard) managing a pool or beach facility that includesa staff of lifeguards.

To qualify for this position at the GS-07 grade level you must possess at least one of the following minimum qualifications by close of the announcement:

EXPERIENCE: At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-06 level in the Federal government. Specialized experience is experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge skills and abilities needed to successfully perform the duties of this position and that is typically in or related to the the position to be filled. Examples of specialized experience for this position include but not limited to: Provide overall supervision for a staff of Recreation Assistants/Lifeguards that may include subordinate Supervisory and/or Lead Recreation Assistants / Lifeguards who are responsible for patrolling and providing lifesaving services to the public at a pool or beach facility perform the duties and responsibilities of a Recreation Assistants/Lifeguards that includes patrolling and providing lifesaving services to the public at a pool or beach facility develop and conduct lifeguard and lifesaving training for a staff of Recreation Assistants/Lifeguards managing a pool or beach facility that includes a staff of lifeguards.

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EDUCATION: Successful completion of 1 full year of graduate education where it is DIRECTLY related to the work of the position. You must include transcripts.

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Successful completion of a combination of education and experience as described above. The total must equal at least 100 percent to qualify. 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.