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Supervisory Recreation Specialist (Lifeguard)

Department of the Air Force
U.S. Air Forces, Europe
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Summary

About the position: This position is located at the Aquatic Center, Ramstein AB, Germany.

Organize, promote, and schedule daily activities to address differing needs of the base populace. Supervise lifeguards as they execute duties and responsibilities and provides assistance and guidance.

Overview

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Hiring complete
Open & closing dates
02/02/2024 to 03/26/2024
Salary
$18 to - $20.05 per hour
Pay scale & grade
NF 3
Location
Few vacancies in the following location:
Ramstein, Germany
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
No
Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time - 35-40 Hours per Week
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
None
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status
Yes
Security clearance
Not Required
Drug test
No
Position sensitivity and risk
Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk
Trust determination process
Announcement number
24-9NFSW292369SR
Control number
774315100

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Clarification from the agency

Please see the "Who May Apply" section under the Qualifications section.

Duties

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Organize, promote, and schedule daily activities to address differing needs of the base populace. Supervise lifeguards as they execute duties and responsibilities, and provides assistance and guidance. Observe the condition and behavior of swimmers and program participants to ascertain any potential problems. Enforce safety rules and regulations. Foster good relationships with patrons. Instruct, caution, and/or expel patrons as appropriate. Resolve difficult problems and report incents to director. Answer questions on procedures, policies and directives. Obtain needed information or decision from director on duty-related problems. Instruct lifeguards with specific tasks, procedures and techniques while ensuring timely accomplishment to work assignments. Ensure compliance with MOA provision. Lead and participate in required in-service training. Maintain currency, capability and certification to perform lifesaving water rescue, First Aid and CPR. Notify emergency medical services and/or other appropriate personnel for more serious accidents/injuries. Use equipment such as first aid kits, ring buoys, shepherds crook and backboards. Ensure all MOA employees maintain certification in lifesavings, cater rescue and First Aid/CPR IAW American Red Cross and AF proper guidelines and safety zones through coordination with the CE Water Well Office. Assist in cleaning assigned areas (e.g. bathrooms, pool/pool decks, locker rooms, showers, gutters, etc.) according to establish schedules and instructions. Verify customers are authorized to use facility by checking appropriate identification. Work may involve long periods of exposure to chlorinated water. Employee may be required to provide Lifeguard and laymen's First Aid/CPR/AED training to various ODR facilities. Employee may be designated as a Government Purchase Card and/or NAF Purchase Card holder. Employee may perform duties as the acting facility director in the directors' absence. Performs other related duties as assigned.

If interested in this position please preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12283819

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • This position requires the incumbent to complete a background investigation with favorable results.
  • Incumbent must be physically in Germany before a firm/final job offer can be received.
  • This position requires shift work to provide coverage on evenings, weekends, holidays, or special situations.
  • This position requires the incumbent to satisfactorily complete a pre-employment physical.
  • This position requires the incumbent to hold, or be able to obtain, American Red Cross Lifeguarding, First Aid, and CPR certifications or a nationally recognized equivalent.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Open to everyone. Applicants will be categorized by preference(s) and/or priority consideration eligibilities. An applicant's eligibility will be determined based on eligibility claimed in the questionnaire and proof of eligibility MUST be provided with application by the closing date, 03/26/2024

The Area of Consideration for this vacancy announcement is U.S. Citizens and legal U.S. residents in Germany. In accordance with the Status of Forces Agreement between Germany and the U.S., you must be a U.S. citizen or citizen of a NATO country with a U.S. permanent resident card in order to be eligible for NAF employment. Citizens of Germany (including dual citizenship if Germany is one of the countries) as well as "ordinarily resident" US citizens are not eligible for NAF employment per SOFA agreement. If not already in the commuting area, must be able to verify the ability to arrive before a firm job offer can be sent.

  • Business Based Action
  • Family Member Preference
  • Military Spouse Preference
  • Outside Applicant Veteran
  • Spouse/Widow/Parent of Veteran
  • Transition Hiring Preference
In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application.

Qualifying Experience:
Must have a general familiarity with the routines and procedures followed in group activities or programs. In addition must have experience in an activity involving supervision of others. Must have lifeguard experience. Must possess of a current and valid nationally recognized lifeguard certification, covering lifesaving and water rescue methods, skills and procedures. Must be able to obtain a lifeguard instructor certification within 12 months of hire. Applicant must possess current and valid nationally recognized basic First Aid and CPR certifications. CPR certifications must include adult, child and infant procedures. Some physical exertion is required in a swimming rescue, must be able to lift over 45 pounds. Applicant must be able to work shifts on evenings, weekends and holidays. Requires satisfactory completion of all required security checks.

Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. This position does not allow for education substitution in order to qualify.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

Additional information

  • Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
  • All Federal NAF employees are required by PL 104-134 to have salary payments made by electronic funds transfer/direct deposit.
  • Probationary period may be required.
  • Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from hiring preferences and priority consideration eligible.
  • Additional selections may be made from this vacancy announcement for up to 60/90 days after the closing date. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
  • Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government's interest.
  • LQA is not authorized.
  • Post Allowance is authorized for Regular Full Time employment category.
  • This is a Nonappropriated Fund (NAF) position carrying out Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) activities for the Air Force and Space Force.
  • This position will be eligible for the use of the fitness center, lodging, golf course, bowling center, library, and many other NAF activities.

How you will be evaluated

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

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.

To better expedite the hiring process, we recommend including full contact information (name, address, phone number, email, etc.) for professional and personal references on your resume.

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