Seasonal Recreation Assistant; Lifeguard

Seasonal Recreation Assistant (Lifeguard)

These positions are located in Golden Gate National Recreation Area, Division of Visitor and Resource Protection. Expected Entry on Duty:
April 2026. Positions are temporary seasonal, not to exceed 1,039 hours in a service year. Employment dates vary by site.

• Performs as an open water/ocean lifeguard, meeting 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 instruction and supervision of Volunteer in the Park (VIP) program.
• Provides visitor information.
• Assists Law Enforcement staff with enforcement of rules and regulations in designated aquatic areas and resource protection.
• Educates visitors about life habits and behavior of Park fauna.
• Provides informal and formal interpretive and information services concerning marine resources and aquatic safety.
• Prepares case incident reports.
• Assists other agencies.
• Conducts traffic control for vehicle accidents.
• Complies with OSHA programs within the park.

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Appointment subject to background investigation; must meet Selective Service registration for males.
• Must participate in Direct Deposit program and wear uniform per NPS standards; uniform allowance provided.
• Must be available to work on‑call, evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime, shift work.
• Age 18 or older (or age 16 with specific educational criteria).
• Drug test required and ongoing compliance with random testing.
• Pre‑employment medical required, if not within last 3 years.
• Physical fitness per USLA/ARC/Other guidelines; must pass pre‑employment test and be able to swim 500 m in ten minutes.
• Exposed to high‑risk situations requiring personal protective gear.

• GS‑5:
  Must have a valid state driver’s license; may need to submit driving records.
• GS‑6:
  Must have valid driver’s license and submit motor vehicle records.
• Extra:
  Must possess USLA or ARC lifeguard certification and EMT or higher.
• Provide legible copies of lifeguard and EMT certificates.
• Minimum experience:
  
  at least one year specialized experience equivalent to GS‑4 (for GS‑5) or GS‑5 (for GS‑6); includes ocean lifeguard duties.
• Education options: 4‑year degree or combination of education and experience meeting specific ratio requirements.

Entry Level

Temporary

Scott Palmer,

Xave Agnew,