Clarification from the agency

Spouse Employment Preference, Federal Employees, VEOA.

• Serves as the lead lifeguard for indoor and outdoor pools and works under the direction of the Installation Aquatics Program Manager.
• Ensures the safe operation of the pool, filtration system, water balance, pool chemistry and performs water tests.
• Provides maximum surveillance of pool area and rescues swimmers and administers first aid as required.
• Ensures that safety/health/admission rules an Aquatic Risk Management policies are followed.
• Responsible for teaching aquatic swimming and water survival training according to TC 21-21, and assists with Shallow Water Egress Training (SWET or 'Dunker') if the equipment/program is available.
• Distributes and balances work-load assuring that each employee has enough work to keep busy.
• Provides leadership, guidance and oversight of program operations. Provides on-the-job training for new employees.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Conditions of employment

• Direct Deposit and Social Security Card is required
• Meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position
• A one year probationary period may be required
• Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) check
• Completed and signed DA Form 3433 is required prior to entrance on duty
• Satisfactory completion of pre-employment background checks in accordance with AR 215-3, 2-15j. to include a Tier 1 background investigation.
• Continuous exposure to sun and prolonged periods of high temperature and humidity.
• In case of exposure to infectious disease, incumbent is required to obtain the Hepatitis B vaccination series within a 24-hour period.
• Incumbent is required to follow environmental safeguards and wear personal protective equipment.
• May be assigned to irregular duties or when needed for special recreational events and related requirements.
• Work hours will involve weekend, weekdays, holidays and night duty.
• Lead lifeguards must have good vision (corrected vision if necessary) while on duty to effectively recognize all emergencies, incidents and rule breaking.
• Conducts safety/health rule briefings to groups prior to use of the pool.
• In addition, the incumbent may be subject to additional background checks if required to have regular and recurring contact with children.
• Physical is required.

Qualifications

Possesses and maintains the following certifications:
Lifeguarding and First Aid (American Red Cross or nationally recognized equivalent i.e. Star Guard, YMCA, or ELLIS), American Red Cross "Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation for the Professional,
CPR for the Professional Rescuer/AED or equivalent (American Heart Association CPR/AED and First Aid)
For Water Parks upgrade the certification to Waterpark Lifeguarding and First Aid CPR/PR/AED (American Red Cross),
Maintains certifications current by recertifying with the American Red Cross Lifeguarding and 1st Aid, CPR/PR/AED program before
the certifications expiration date.

Possesses one or more Instructor rating:
American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor(LGTI) authorization
American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor(WSI) authorization
Aquatic Exercise Association Instructor authorization(AEA)
Adapted Aquatic Instructor authorization

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Applicants can claim the following eligibilities:

• NAF Preference - Involuntarily Separated From the Military
• NAF Preference - Spouse Employment Preference (SEP)
• NAF Priority Consideration - Business Based Action
• NAF Priority Consideration - Current Appropriated Funds Employee CNE (APF)
• NAF Priority Consideration - Current/Former NAF Employee (CNE/FNE)
• NAF Priority Consideration - Outside Applicant Veteran (OAV)
• NAF Priority Consideration - Spouse/Widow/Parent of Veteran (OAV)

Your completed application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine your qualifications for the skills needed to perform the duties of the position as described in this vacancy announcement. The documents you submit must support your responses to the online questionnaire.
If your application contradicts or does not support your questionnaire responses, you will receive a rating of "not qualified" or "incomplete application" and you will not receive further consideration for this job.