JOB SUMMARY: The incumbent of this position serves as a lead lifeguard within the Visitor and Resource Protection division of Indiana Dunes National Park. The purpose of this position is to provide for visitor safety. The incumbent will apply technical expertise in the coordination and implementation of daily service as a team leader of the beach safety operation. This position is classified temporary seasonal; not to exceed 1039 hours. Duty station for the lifeguard will occur at West Beach. MAJOR DUTIES: 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. Cut-off Dates: This is an open continuous announcement, in which applications are collected over several months, and have multiple cut-off dates. Applications received by the initial cutoff date will be considered first. INITIAL CUT OFF IS Friday March 28, 2025 Applications will be considered throughout the open period of the announcement however additional referral certificates will only be issued when a hiring official exhausts current certificate and/or additional vacancies need to be filled. Indiana Dunes National Park: Point of Contact - Zachary Moreno zachary_moreno@nps.gov IMPORTANT: Click the 'Apply for this job' button to view a complete job description.
