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Recreation Aid/Assistant Lifeguard

Department of the Navy
Commander, Navy Installations
Navy Region Southwest
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Summary

This position is located in the Aquatics Branch of the Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) Department in the Navy Region Southwest at Naval Base San Diego.

Overview

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Reviewing applications
Open & closing dates
11/03/2022 to 11/30/2022
Salary
$15 to - $15 per hour
Pay scale & grade
NF 1
Location
3 vacancies in the following location:
San Diego, CA
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
No
Travel Required
Not required
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Intermittent
Work schedule
Intermittent
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
None
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Other
Drug test
No
Position sensitivity and risk
Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk
Trust determination process
Announcement number
22-890
Control number
687541300

This job is open to

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The public

U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Duties

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1. Responsible for safeguarding the lives of all patrons at the facility. Cautions patrons regarding unsafe practices or conditions. Informs and educates patrons and staff regarding common aquatic risks and consequences. Employs preventive measures whenever possible to minimize risks. Rescues and/or assists swimmers in danger and administers emergency first aid until qualified medical assistance is present. Maintains order, enforces pool rules/regulations as appropriate. Provides reliable information regarding aquatic facilities, hours and programs.

2. Advises patrons of any unsafe conditions and gives appropriate instructions to avoid hazardous areas. Reports any unsafe conditions concerning equipment, supplies, facility, pool or other areas to immediate supervisor and protects patrons and staff from same. Follows established guidelines for communication and emergency procedures including preparation of accident/ incident reports when necessary.

3. Performs routine swimming pool chemical and temperature reading. Performs housekeeping duties, such as scrubbing deck, pool sides and gutter, cleaning bathhouse, restrooms, shower stalls, locker room, head, office and classroom areas. When required appropriate, contacts PWC / Staff Civil Engineering (SCE) to have minor repairs made. Completes daily logs for all tasks accomplished.

4. May open and close facility and/or prepare facility for scheduled activities. Performs related tasks as assigned.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Must meet Federal Employment suitability requirements and successful completion of background investigation. Background Investigations are conducted using fingerprint identification and completion of background inquiry forms.
  • Must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of employment.

Qualifications

  • Currently certified in Lifeguard Training, CPR for the Professional and Standard First Aid by the American Red Cross or equivalent.
  • Ability to pass both a skills and written test and swim 300 yards.
  • Ability to size up emergencies and adopt effective courses of action.
  • Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing. Ability to understand and comprehend rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
  • Ability to maintain excellent public relations and capably exercise control over a group of people. Uses tact when interacting with the public and staff.
  • Understands, practices and teaches water safety, emergency response, and life support.

Education

N/A

Additional information

To ensure compliance with an applicable preliminary nationwide injunction, which may be supplemented, modified, or vacated, depending on the course of ongoing litigation, the Federal Government will take no action to implement or enforce the COVID-19 vaccination requirement pursuant to Executive Order 14043 on Requiring Coronavirus Disease 2019 Vaccination for Federal Employees. Therefore, to the extent a Federal job announcement includes the requirement that applicants must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 pursuant to Executive Order 14043, that requirement does not currently apply. Federal agencies may request information regarding the vaccination status of selected applicants for the purposes of implementing other workplace safety protocols, such as protocols related to masking, physical distancing, testing, travel, and quarantine.

Executive Order 12564 requires a Federal workplace free of illegal drugs. According to the Executive Order, all Federal employees are required to remain drug free throughout their employment. Commander, Navy Region Mid-Atlantic Command is a Drug-Free Federal Workplace. The use of illegal drugs will not be tolerated, and use of or intoxication by illegal drugs will result in penalties up to and including removal from Federal Service.

How you will be evaluated

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

All resumes will be reviewed to determine if they meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement and will be rated based on the information provided in the resume to determine the level of knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) related to the job requirements. Using the qualifications of the position, a predetermined rating criterion of KSAs will be used for each resume. Best qualified applicants will be referred to the hiring manager. The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews.

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