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Recreation Assistant (Lifeguard) ~ CERTIFICATION TO HIRE

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

Performs all pool an/or waterfront lifeguard responsibilities (e.g., supervising swimmer/patrons and their activities, monitoring all natural water activities, applying first aid, enforcing safety rules, reporting safety hazards to supervisor, performing water rescues as necessary, etc.).

Overview

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Open & closing dates
06/01/2022 to 09/29/2022
Salary
$15 to - $15 per hour
Pay scale & grade
NF 2
Location
Gulfport, MS
1 vacancy
Telework eligible
No
Travel Required
Not required
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Seasonal
Work schedule
Intermittent
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
02
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Other
Drug test
No
Announcement number
GP-22-34879
Control number
657643900

Duties

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Major Duties:

  • Observes conditions of area assigend (e.g., possible hazards, water/chemical conditions, wind and weather, etc), to ensure a safe environment, removing hazardous materials when necessary (e.g.) floating debris, glass, etc.). 
  • Performs rescue work, promptly  renders cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) or emergency first aid, and calls for medical assistance as necessary. 
  • Conducts and documents pool chemical testing results. 
  • Checks chlorine and pH level on a scheduked basis; notifies Certified Pool Operator or supervisor of chemical imbalances; adjusts chemicals as directed.
  • Administers aquatic assessment testing and certification in accordance with Department of Defense (DOD), Departmet of the Navy (DON) and CNIC policy.
  • Provides introductory equipment orientations, as needed.
  • Checks identification cards for authorized patrons and collects usage fees, if applicable.
  • Serves as the primary liaison between the activity, security, medical departments, and Aquatics Coordinator during emergency situations.
  • Perfroms cleaning duties (e.g., basic janitoral services, vacuuming, skimming, etc,) and routine facikity maintenance as assigned by Auatics Coordinator.
  • Inspects stands, boards, ropes, safety gear and conditions of the dressing rooms, ensuring they are within the condition required by environmental health standards.
  • Informs supervisor of deficiencuesm Uses and maintains care of emergency equipment (e.g., specialixed kits and bags, backboards, suction devices, splints, stretchers, monitoring equiopment, etc.).
  • Enforces applicable policied and procedures of Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR) regarding the use of Aquatic facilities and waterfront operations.
  • Prepares accident/incident reports during emergency situations. Notifies management of all emergencies immediately. Works with hazardous materials (e.g., cleaning agents, pool chemicals, etc.).

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • CANDIDATES MUST PASS THE SWIM PRE-QUALIFICATIONS (1OOM SWIM, 2 MINUTES TREADING WATER LEGS ONLY, 50 SEC BRICK RETRIEVAL), INITIAL INTERVIEW PROCESS, SIGN AN EMPLOYMENT COMMITMENT LETTER.

Qualifications

CERT TO HIRE LIFEGUARD PROGRAM.  $15 PH.  FLEXIBLE HOURS SUN - SAT 6A - 7P.   0 -39 HRS PER WEEK.  CANDIDATES MUST PASS THE SWIM PRE-QUALIFICATIONS (1OOM SWIM, 2 MINUTES TREADING WATER LEGS ONLY, 50 SEC BRICK RETRIEVAL), INITIAL INTERVIEW PROCESS, SIGN AN EMPLOYMENT COMMITMENT LETTER STATING THEY WILL REMAIN UNDER OUR EMPLOYMENT FOR 2 SEASONS, AND COMPLETE THE AMERICAN REDCROSS LIFEGUARD COURSE.  IF A CANDIDATE IS UNABLE TO COMPLETE THIS COMMITMENTTHE WILL BE REQUIRED TO REIMBURSE MWR $100.00 FOR THE LIFEGUARD COURSE.  NO RELOCATION.                                                                                                                     **** 1ST CUT DATE 06/05/2022.  SWIM TEST 06/08/2022 - 06/10/2022 ****

Education

CERT TO HIRE LIFEGUARD PROGRAM.  $15 PH.  FLEXIBLE HOURS SUN - SAT 6A - 7P.   0 -39 HRS PER WEEK.  CANDIDATES MUST PASS THE SWIM PRE-QUALIFICATIONS (1OOM SWIM, 2 MINUTES TREADING WATER LEGS ONLY, 50 SEC BRICK RETRIEVAL), INITIAL INTERVIEW PROCESS, SIGN AN EMPLOYMENT COMMITMENT LETTER STATING THEY WILL REMAIN UNDER OUR EMPLOYMENT FOR 2 SEASONS, AND COMPLETE THE AMERICAN REDCROSS LIFEGUARD COURSE.  IF A CANDIDATE IS UNABLE TO COMPLETE THIS COMMITMENTTHE WILL BE REQUIRED TO REIMBURSE MWR $100.00 FOR THE LIFEGUARD COURSE.  NO RELOCATION.                                                                                                                     **** 1ST CUT DATE 06/05/2022.  SWIM TEST 06/08/2022 - 06/10/2022 ****

Additional information

Some positions have special requirements
• Position is a non-critical, 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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