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Recreation Assistant (Lead Lifeguard)

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

Incumbent serves as the lead lifeguard and is responsible for safeguarding the lives of persons at the assigned work area. Incumbent assists with Aquatic training, education, and general support at the installation.

Overview

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Open & closing dates
04/27/2022 to 05/07/2022
Salary
$16 - $16 per hour
Pay scale & grade
NF 2
Location
Meridian, MS
1 vacancy
Telework eligible
No
Travel Required
Not required
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Seasonal
Work schedule
Intermittent - 0-40 hours weekly / varying hours and shifts to include nights, weekends, and holidays
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
02
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Other
Drug test
No
Announcement number
ME-22-34205
Control number
651259500

Duties

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A. Lead Responsibilities 70%

• Leads and assists in direction of Recreation Assistant (lifeguard) positions; including monitoring pool activities and ensures swimmers are well supervised to ensure all applicable policies and procedures of Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR) regarding the use of Aquatic facilities and waterfront operations are followed. Communicates these polices to other staff and patrons.

• Ensures lifeguards perform their duties in compliance with established regulations and instructions that are outlined in applicable manuals and policies and reports infractions to the supervisor.

• Ensures that lifeguards rotate as scheduled and during assigned breaks. Provides relief to lifeguards as required.

• Monitors equipment, takes head counts and observes conditions of area assigned (e.g., possible hazards, water/chemical conditions, wind and weather) to ensure a safe environment reports discrepancies to immediate supervisor.

• Performs cleaning duties and leads other lifeguard staff in performing of such tasks (i.e. basic janitorial services, vacuuming and skimming) along with routine facility maintenance as assigned by Aquatics Program Manager.

• Serves as the primary liaison between the activity, security, medical departments, and Aquatics Program Manager during emergency situations. Prepares accident/incident reports during emergency situations and immediately notifies Management of all emergencies.

CNRSE LEAD LIFEGUARD N92 NF-0189-02 CNRSEN92-0218 Page 2 of 5

• Incumbent must inform the Aquatics Coordinator and recommend closing swimming area until safe conditions prevail.

• Monitors, establishes and executes daily physical fitness training for water safety staff.

• Interviews and recommends selection of all lifeguard positions to the supervisor.

• Provides introductory orientations to all aquatic’s staff.

• May open and close the facility and will serve as the Manager on Duty (MOD) in the absence of the Aquatics Coordinator.

B. Program Maintenance 15%

• Ensures maintenance work for year round facility upkeep to include, but not limited to water quality assessments, facility equipment inspections including stands, boards, ropes, and safety gear.

• Conducts and documents pool chemical testing results. Checks chlorine and pH levels on a scheduled basis; notifies Certified Pool Operator or supervisor in order to adjust any chemical imbalances.

• Alerts the Aquatics Coordinator of problems with pool equipment and safety issues; when unsafe environmental or health conditions exist.

• Leads and conducts classes, workshops and special events based on established guidelines and standard operating procedures (SOP).

• Administers aquatic assessment testing and certification in accordance with Department of Defense (DoD), Department of the Navy (DON) and CNIC policy.

• Checks identification cards for authorized patrons and collects usage fees, if applicable.

• Initiates rescue and recovery efforts, contacting medical personnel and performing first aid services.

C. Administration 15%

• Manages customer service inquiries and complaints in a diplomatic and professional manner.

• Assists in compilation of time sheets, schedules for the supervisor and enters approved leave in the system in the absence of the supervisor.

• Provides input to assist in the evaluations of employee performance.

• Leads and manages staffing, supplies, equipment, maintenance and upkeep of facilities.

• Supports CNIC’s Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) policy; fosters a work environment free of discrimination, harassment, and/or reprisal; and ensures that all staff are valued respected and receive equitable treatment.

• Monitors cash handling in accordance with established policies.

• Ensures all lifeguard staff attends continuous training programs and are able to execute emergency action plans in their areas.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Position is eligible but not in a Bargaining Unit
  • Must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of employment
  • Must provide proof of U.S. Citizenship or U.S. National
  • You must have current, active CPR, Lifeguard and First Aid certifications
  • Must have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer

Qualifications

In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities, as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience.  All non-government positions identified on your resume must include complete address and to and from dates.  Government positions must include pay plan, series, grade, to and from dates and address of the agency/organization.

One year of specialized experience directly related to the duties described above. Qualifying experience must have been equivalent to the next lower level in the normal line of progression.

Specialized experience must demonstrate the following:

  • Knowledge of recreation equipment and use in an aquatics setting.

• Knowledge of pool and water safety rules.

• Knowledge of general aquatic facility upkeep and maintenance (e.g., cleaning, minor equipment repairs).

• Ability to appropriately identify hazards or hazardous situations and identify a patron's need for assistance immediately.

• Ability to conduct routine safety inspections of the facility and pool area to ensure they meet environmental health standards.

• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing

• Ability to work with hazardous and biohazardous materials (e.g., cleaning agents, pool chemicals, blood).

• Skill in providing customer service to a diverse group of people

• Skill to act decisively and immediately in any situation which could result in harm to a patron by identifying a patron in distress.

• Skill to tactfully, but forcefully, provide instruction on water safety, facility rules and regulations, and enforce them.

• Skill to conduct pool chemical testing, adjust chemical imbalances and document the results.

• Skill to exercise control over a large group of people.

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 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

Unexpired nationally recoginized lifeguard certification and first aid & CPR

Water Safety Instructor (WSI) Preferred

Additional information

Some positions have special requirements
• Position is a sensitive, 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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Commander, Navy Installations Command

About Fleet and Family Readiness

MISSION

We provide world class programs that support Fleet, Fighter and Family Readiness and improve quality of life.

OUR GUIDING PRINCIPLES

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  • Value People
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  • Good Stewardship
  • Mission Integrity


FLEET AND FAMILY READINESS

Commander, Navy Region Southeast Fleet and Family Readiness is responsible for policy development, resourcing, and oversight of quality of life programs for Navy Sailors and their families. FFR enables a ready Navy force by providing the following programs and support office functions:

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  • Child and Youth Programs (CYP)
  • Fleet and Family Support Program
  • Family and Bachelor Housing
  • Galley Programs


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Agency contact information

Commander, Navy Region South East
Phone
601-679-2428
Email
nasmer.nafhr@navy.mil
Address
Commander, Navy Region Southeast
255 ROSENBAUM AVE. SUITE 234
MERIDIAN, MS 39309
USA

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