Fleet and Family Readiness is looking for the best and brightest to join our TEAM!!! The Navy team offers innovative, exciting and meaningful work linking military and civilian talents to achieve our mission and safeguard our freedoms by enhancing the qualify of life for Sailors, their families, and others in the Navy Community. Department of the Navy provides competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and extensive professional development and training.
Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) covers a wide scope of operations providing Sailors and their families with the finest facilities, programs and activities to meet their recreational and social needs. MWR programs encourage positive individual values, aids retention, and provides the physical, mental and social needs of a mobile Navy. MWR program encompass Fitness & Sports, Deployed Forces Support, Recreation, Entertainment and Food & Beverage Operations.
For more information on Mid-Atlantic Region MWR programs visit http://www.navymwrmidlant.com
MUST ATTACH COPIES OF CURRENT CERTIFICATIONS TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION.
POSITION IS ELIGIBLE FOR NF02 STATUS AFTER 6 MONTHS AND SATISFACTORY PERFORMANCE.
Summary
Fleet and Family Readiness is looking for the best and brightest to join our TEAM!!! The Navy team offers innovative, exciting and meaningful work linking military and civilian talents to achieve our mission and safeguard our freedoms by enhancing the qualify of life for Sailors, their families, and others in the Navy Community. Department of the Navy provides competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and extensive professional development and training.
Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) covers a wide scope of operations providing Sailors and their families with the finest facilities, programs and activities to meet their recreational and social needs. MWR programs encourage positive individual values, aids retention, and provides the physical, mental and social needs of a mobile Navy. MWR program encompass Fitness & Sports, Deployed Forces Support, Recreation, Entertainment and Food & Beverage Operations.
For more information on Mid-Atlantic Region MWR programs visit http://www.navymwrmidlant.com
MUST ATTACH COPIES OF CURRENT CERTIFICATIONS TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION.
POSITION IS ELIGIBLE FOR NF02 STATUS AFTER 6 MONTHS AND SATISFACTORY PERFORMANCE.
This position is located in the Aquatics Branch, Sports & Fitness Division, Morale, Welfare and Recreation Department, Naval Station Great Lakes, IL. Monitor activities in the swimming pool and beach areas to prevent accidents, promote safe swimming practices, and ensure the security and well-being of all persons participating in activities in the water and immediate area. Responsible for safeguarding the lives of persons using the swimming pools/beaches. Maintains constant observation of all persons in the water and adjacent area. Provides information to swimmers of water depths, diving and swimming regulations and general swimming practices and render emergency assistance to persons in distress or difficulty. Administer first aid as required. The lifeguards are responsible for the cleanliness of the pool/beach area, dressing rooms, shower and head area. They will ensure that all areas are clean and secure before leaving the pool/beach. Administer first aid and other emergency temporary health treatment. Maintain security in locker room area. Instruct swimming and non-swimming techniques and practices. Assist in and provide lifeguard services during formal swimming instruction periods. Lifeguards will be required to take necessary chlorine and PH readings to be recorded on the provided daily charts. Lifeguards must conduct themselves in a professional manner, treat the patrons with respect, enforce the rules and regulations, and promote good public relations. May operate cash register, receive, collect and be accountable for money’s received from pool usage charges. Performs other duties as assigned.
PLEASE READ THIS VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT IN ITS ENTIRETY TO ENSURE ALL REQUIREMENTS ARE ADDRESSED IN YOUR APPLICATION PACKAGE.
KEY REQUIREMENTS/CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Males must be registered or exempt from Selective Service. http://www.sss.gov
Selectee must be determined suitable for federal employment.
Selectee may be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
Selectee is required to participate in the direct deposit pay program.
A favorable background is a requirement of this position. Failure to obtain and maintain a favorable background may result in the withdrawal of the position offer or removal.
Qualifications
Specialized experience must demonstrate the following:
Current Advanced Lifesaving Certificate. Water Safety Instructors Certificate, preferred. Completion of a recognized First Aid Course and a Recognized CPR course. Willingness to accept responsibility and ability to enforce compliance with required rules and regulations by subordinates and patrons. Must present a neat, clean and presentable appearance. Must purchase and wear an assigned Lifeguard uniform while on duty. All lifeguards are required to swim 2000 meters per week in order to assure proper conditioning to perform physical life-saving rescues. Employment is conditional on the successful completion of a National Agency Check (NACI).
You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer and part time experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.
As part of the application process, you must complete and submit an occupational questionnaire.
Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating and/or appointment eligibility.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Relocation Expenses will NOT be paid
Education
CURRENT CERTIFICATIONS MUST BE ATTACHED TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION.
Additional information
We utilize E-Verify to confirm selectee’s eligibility to work in the United States.
Salary is dependent on experience and/or education.
For positions requiring travel more than twice per year, selectee may be required to obtain and maintain in good standing a Government-issued Travel Card for official government travel purposes.
The Department of the Navy (DON) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Applicants are assured of equal consideration regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, reprisal, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, or any other non-merit factor. This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. Applicants with disabilities who believe they may require reasonable accommodations should email their request to nsapplications@nhr-ma.com to ensure proper consideration is given. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis.
This activity is a Drug-Free workplace. The use of illegal drugs by NAF employees, whether on or off duty, cannot and will not be tolerated. Federal employees have a right to a safe and secure workplace, and Sailors, their family members, and all other customers have a right to a reliable and productive Federal workforce.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
The Federal government offers a number of exceptional benefits to its employees. Benefits you get to enjoy while working for our TEAM include but are not limited to:
Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, life insurance, spouse & dependent life insurance, long-term disability, retirement, and 401(k) savings plan, annual and sick leave, tuition reimbursement, etc.). Not applicable to Flexible employees.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
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, skill, and ability, related to the job requirements. Using the qualifications of the position, a predetermined rating criterion of knowledge, skills, and abilities will be used for each resume. Best qualified applicants will be referred to the hiring manager. The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
The Federal government offers a number of exceptional benefits to its employees. Benefits you get to enjoy while working for our TEAM include but are not limited to:
Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, life insurance, spouse & dependent life insurance, long-term disability, retirement, and 401(k) savings plan, annual and sick leave, tuition reimbursement, etc.). Not applicable to Flexible employees.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Declaration for Federal Employment (OF306) & Base Access (5512/1) forms
Proof of education (transcripts/copy of degree/high school diploma), if applicable to position requirements.
If claiming Veteran’s Preference, a legible copy of DD-214 (page 4) as well as any other supporting documentation (disability, proof of service, SF-15, etc). is required.
If claiming Military Spouse Preference, a copy of sponsor's orders is required for NF-03 and below or equivalent.
If claiming Department of Defense (DOD) Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) Business Based Action (BBA) Priority consideration, submit a copy of the notice of separation.
If you are a current federal employee, submit your most recent Personnel Action Report (PAR) or SF-50.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
To begin the process, click on the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account.
Please see the "REQUIRED DOCUMENTS" section and review the applicant checklist link to determine if there are other documents you are required to submit. You must submit all required documentation or you will not be considered for the position.
CURRENT CERTIFICATIONS MUST BE ATTACHED TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION.
Technical Support
Check the status of the application system and maintenance schedule here: status.fhrnavigator.com
If you experience technical difficulties applying online, report it here: support@econsys.com. The support inbox is monitored Monday through Friday, from 8 AM ET until 6 PM ET.
Make sure your status in USAJOBS is 'Received' after you submit your application to ensure it was submitted successfully.
Commander, Navy Installations Command
530B Farragut Avenue
Bldg. 27
Great Lakes, IL 60088
US
Next steps
All applicants will be notified regarding their status by email. Applicants will either be contacted for an interview or sent an email of non-selection 3-6 weeks after the announcement closing date. Please notify us if your contact information changes after the closing date of the announcement. Also, note that if you provide an inaccurate email address or if your mailbox is full or blocked (e.g., spam-blocker), you may not receive important communication that could affect your consideration for this position.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
Declaration for Federal Employment (OF306) & Base Access (5512/1) forms
Proof of education (transcripts/copy of degree/high school diploma), if applicable to position requirements.
If claiming Veteran’s Preference, a legible copy of DD-214 (page 4) as well as any other supporting documentation (disability, proof of service, SF-15, etc). is required.
If claiming Military Spouse Preference, a copy of sponsor's orders is required for NF-03 and below or equivalent.
If claiming Department of Defense (DOD) Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) Business Based Action (BBA) Priority consideration, submit a copy of the notice of separation.
If you are a current federal employee, submit your most recent Personnel Action Report (PAR) or SF-50.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
To begin the process, click on the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account.
Please see the "REQUIRED DOCUMENTS" section and review the applicant checklist link to determine if there are other documents you are required to submit. You must submit all required documentation or you will not be considered for the position.
CURRENT CERTIFICATIONS MUST BE ATTACHED TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION.
Technical Support
Check the status of the application system and maintenance schedule here: status.fhrnavigator.com
If you experience technical difficulties applying online, report it here: support@econsys.com. The support inbox is monitored Monday through Friday, from 8 AM ET until 6 PM ET.
Make sure your status in USAJOBS is 'Received' after you submit your application to ensure it was submitted successfully.
Commander, Navy Installations Command
530B Farragut Avenue
Bldg. 27
Great Lakes, IL 60088
US
Next steps
All applicants will be notified regarding their status by email. Applicants will either be contacted for an interview or sent an email of non-selection 3-6 weeks after the announcement closing date. Please notify us if your contact information changes after the closing date of the announcement. Also, note that if you provide an inaccurate email address or if your mailbox is full or blocked (e.g., spam-blocker), you may not receive important communication that could affect your consideration for this position.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
