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Lead Recreation Assistant (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 Aquatics Center, Ramstein AB, Germany.
As a working leader, provides day-to-day advice and guidance to employees for work assignments; relays instructions from the supervisor for work assignments; gets work started and sets pace of assignments; demonstrates work methods, & provides work related guidance; ensures that the work-site materials and tools are available; and ensures that employees follow security, safety, and lifeguarding guidelines.

Overview

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Hiring complete
Open & closing dates
12/13/2024 to 12/20/2024
Salary
$16 to - $17.50 per hour
Pay scale & grade
NF 2
Location
Few vacancies in the following location:
Ramstein, Germany
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
No
Travel Required
Not required
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Part-time - 20-40 Hours per Week
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
None
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Not Required
Drug test
No
Position sensitivity and risk
Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk
Trust determination process
Financial disclosure
No
Bargaining unit status
No
Announcement number
24-9NFSW682792
Control number
823929200

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Clarification from the agency

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

Duties

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As a working leader, provides day-to-day advice and guidance to employees for work assignments; relays instructions from the supervisor for work assignments; gets work started and sets pace of assignments; demonstrates work methods, and provides work related guidance; ensures that the work-site materials and tools are available; and ensures that employees follow security, safety, and lifeguarding guidelines. Continuously observes assigned zone to ensure safety of patrons. Ensures the swimming area is open to patrons at scheduled times and only authorized persons are admitted to the area. Rescues distressed, actively drowning, and passively drowning swimmers, promptly administers first aid and calls for medical assistance if and when needed. Warns swimmers of unsafe environmental or health conditions and recommends closing swimming areas until safe conditions prevail. Supervises the rotation and breaks of the lifeguards. Observes the daily performance of the lifeguards and reports to the Lifeguard Supervisor/Director when additional training is needed. Ensures that the facility and equipment are frequently inspected and repaired as need. Ensures that daily and weekly checklist tasks are being completed. May perform other duties as assigned for the daily operation of the facility.

If interested in this position please preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12637794

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 the incumbent to satisfactorily complete a pre-employment physical.
  • This position requires the incumbent to hold American Red Cross Lifeguarding, First Aid, and CPR certifications or a nationally recognized equivalent.
  • This position requires shift work to provide coverage on evenings, weekends, holidays, or special situations.

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, 12/20/2024

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:
Ability to lead 3 or more lifeguard to accomplish assignments. Must have functional experience and demonstrated knowledge of facility/equipment in aquatics and the ability to build teams and work with others. Must have experience and knowledge of aquatics principles and practices. Must be able to plan, coordinate, and time sequence steps needed to meet time constraints of work assignments. Applicant must be able to demonstrate knowledge of rescue methods and skills, as well as basic first aid, and CPR skills. Applicants must have 6-12 months experience which provides a practical knowledge of swimming activities, rules, and procedures. Skill in the use and maintenance of various pools and safety equipment as well as supervisory experience is desirable. Applicant must have the ability to work shifts, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

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.
  • U.S. Citizens and Non-U.S. Nationals who have resided in the U.S. or U.S. Territory for three (3) or more consecutive years immediately preceding the start of Federal affiliation.
  • 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 Non-appropriated 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.
  • This position may offer logistical support

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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