U.S. Department of the Interior
Seasonal Recreation Aid (Surf-Lifeguard)
U.S. Department of the Interior, New York, New York, us, 10261
Overview
These positions are temporary/seasonal not to exceed 1560-hour appointments. They are located at Gateway National Recreation Area. Temporary positions not-to-exceed 1560 hours in a service year may be terminated or extended based on management needs. Defined seasonal May through September. Major duties
GS-03
Under guidance of a surf-lifeguard supervisor, lead or authorized designate, the incumbent will acquire proficiency in: 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: 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 equipment in a state of constant readiness to respond to life-threatening emergencies on the job. Use surf-lifeguarding techniques that focus on incident prevention. Monitor weather, tide, ocean current, and related conditions that may affect safety both in the ocean and at the water\'s edge. Warn park visitors about unsafe actions or conditions. Rescue 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 AED equipment. You must be able to pass the surf-lifeguard test.
Candidates must pass all parts of the test – includes: 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-05
These positions involve performing or leading work concerned with protecting the public against preventable danger and drowning death in waters officially designated for swimming at a crowded and extended 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 CPR; controlling usually large crowds; operating and maintaining rescue equipment and enforcing agency regulations. Required to be able to work outdoors for long periods of time. You must be able to pass the surf-lifeguard test.
Candidates must pass all parts of the test – includes: 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr
These positions are temporary/seasonal not to exceed 1560-hour appointments. They are located at Gateway National Recreation Area. Temporary positions not-to-exceed 1560 hours in a service year may be terminated or extended based on management needs. Defined seasonal May through September. Major duties
GS-03
Under guidance of a surf-lifeguard supervisor, lead or authorized designate, the incumbent will acquire proficiency in: 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: 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 equipment in a state of constant readiness to respond to life-threatening emergencies on the job. Use surf-lifeguarding techniques that focus on incident prevention. Monitor weather, tide, ocean current, and related conditions that may affect safety both in the ocean and at the water\'s edge. Warn park visitors about unsafe actions or conditions. Rescue 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 AED equipment. You must be able to pass the surf-lifeguard test.
Candidates must pass all parts of the test – includes: 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-05
These positions involve performing or leading work concerned with protecting the public against preventable danger and drowning death in waters officially designated for swimming at a crowded and extended 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 CPR; controlling usually large crowds; operating and maintaining rescue equipment and enforcing agency regulations. Required to be able to work outdoors for long periods of time. You must be able to pass the surf-lifeguard test.
Candidates must pass all parts of the test – includes: 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr