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Recreation Specialist (Aquatics)

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

The incumbent is responsible for ensuring patron eligibility, the efficient handling of cash, ensuring water safety and the efficient supervision and safe operation of the Fitness Center Pool.

Overview

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Open & closing dates
09/28/2020 to 10/08/2020
Salary
$14.31 to - $18 per hour
Pay scale & grade
NF 3
Location
Gulfport, MS
1 vacancy
Telework eligible
No
Travel Required
Occasional travel - To support the mission
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time - Full Time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
03
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Other
Drug test
No
Announcement number
VA-20-25840
Control number
580145700

Duties

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Plans, develops and maintains a military aquatics and recreational program for a large community of active duty military, dependents, retirees and authorized civilians.

Plan, coordinate and schedule recurring activities, special events and joint community undertakings to maximize use of facilities and resources consistent with the military miss ion.

Evaluates effectiveness of ongoing aquatic activities

Adapts and varies programs as necessary.

Enforces rigid safety regulations to ensure maximum protection of swimmers.

Continuously observes swimming area to ensure the safety of patrons. Enforces safety and sanitary regulations. Rescues swimmer in trouble and promptly administers first aid as needed.

Plans swimming programs, developing basic categories such as swim instructions, swim team competition, water exercise classes, etc., and may involve SCUBA instruction.

Devises, improvises and adapts various activities to fit the conditions of water environment and to conform to limitations in funds, facilities and equipment and staff support.

May assist supervisor in developing annual budget, procurement of equipment, formulating long-range plans, safety programs and public relations undertakings.

Directs the activities of and provides technical supervision to an average of 8 Lifeguards

Responsible for instructing and teaching various swimming skills, styles to various age groups.

Ensures all water safety rules are observed by swimmers, utilizing a good knowledge of all aspects of water safety.

Observes swimmers and ensures all participants are accounted for at all times.

Prepares materials for presentation and explaining.

When necessary, renders emergency first aid until qualified medical assistance arrives.

Maintains cleanliness of pool, pool decks, showers, toilet facilities, and locker rooms.

Periodically checks for chlorine and alkaline content. Checks water temperature daily. Alerts supervisor as to problems with pool equipment or chemical levels.

Coordinates with Public Works Department to ensure the proper maintenance of pumps, chlorine system and filters. Performs water tests.

Conducts a training program for the qualification of Lifeguards.

Maintains proper records of all accidents and incidents that occur at the CBC Fitness Pool.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • May be required to pass pre-employment examination
  • Must provide proof of U.S. Citizenship or U.S. National
  • You must have current, active CPR, Lifeguard and First Aid certifications
  • A valid State driver's license is required to operate motor vehicles
  • Must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of employment

Qualifications

Two years of experience that demonstrates knowledge of: water safety on an instructor level;  cardiopulmonary resuscitation (preferably on an instructor level); basic and advance first aid and ability to independently develope and monitor a comprhensive aquatics program for a large community.  Must possess a current Lifeguard Training Card.  Must possess the ability to plan and direct the efforts of others.  Must be able to carry out verbal and written instructions and intelligently convey the same to others.  Ability to use equipment to take pool and environmental readings.  Must possess Water Safety Instructor (WSI), current Cardio-Pulminary Resuscitation (CPR), and basic first aid certificates.  Dexterity to handle a person in the water who may panic or be unconscious.  Understanding of and ability to enforce rigid safety regulations to ensure maximum protection of swimmers.

As part of the application process, you must complete and submit an occupational questionnaire and your RESUME MUST SUPPORT AND VALIDATE YOUR ANSWERS or you may be removed from consideration.

ONLY THE MOST HIGHLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WILL BE REFERRED. IF MANAGEMENT DOES NOT WISH TO SELECT A HIGHLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATE, THEY MAY REQUEST A REFERRAL LIST INCLUDING WELL OR QUALIFIED APPLICANTS.

Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating and/or appointment eligibility.

Education

Two years of experience that demonstrates knowledge of: water safety on an instructor level; cardiopulmonary resuscitation (preferably on an instructor level); basic and advance first aid.                Must possess a current Lifeguard Training Card.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Must possess Water Safety Instructor (WSI), current Cardio-Pulminary Resuscitation (CPR), and basic first aid certificates. 

Additional information

Some positions have special requirements
• Position is a non-critical, sensitive, supervisory position requiring access to IT II system and/or access to PII. An access National Agency Check investigation (ANACI) is required via the SF 86 security form.
• Required to submit a Financial Disclosure Statement, OGE-450. Executive Branch Personnel Confidential Financial Disclosure Report upon entering the position and annually, in accordance with DoD Directive 5500-7R, Joint Ethics Regulation, dated 23 March 2006.
• 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.

This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies within 90 days of closing date.

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 CNI_SE_HQ_N9_NAFJOBS@NAVY.MIL 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.

How you will be evaluated

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

Your experience is subject to evaluation and verification against the information in your resume.  The numeric rating you receive is a self-assessment only and is based on your responses to the questionnaire.  Do not overstate or understate your level of experience and capability.  If a determination is made that you rated yourself higher than is supported by your resume, or if your resume lacks sufficient information, you will be rated accordingly or may be considered ineligible.

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.



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