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Lead Recreation Assistant (Lifeguard)

Department of the Navy
Commander, Navy Installations Command
CNRNW Naval Base Kitsap N92 - MWR

Summary

Support the Military's Quality of Life programs! The Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR) department of Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC) provides fitness, recreation, lodging and food and beverage programs for service members, their families, retired military and civilian employees. This position is assigned to the Non-Appropriated Fund (NAF) Fitness, Sports, and Deployed Support Branch; Fleet Readiness; Commander, Navy Installations command (CNIC); Naval Base Kitsap - Bangor.

Overview

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Accepting applications
Posted yesterday · Apply by 07/31/26
Due by 11:59 p.m. ET on July 31, 2026
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Work site options
Telework eligible
No
Remote job
No
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Salary
$22.25 - $26 per hour
Pay scale & grade
NF 3
Promotion potential
None
Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.
Work schedule
Full-time
Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Appointment type
Permanent
Occupations and job series
Supervisory status
No
Federal service type
This job is in the Competitive Service
Represented by a union
Yes
Drug test
No
Security clearance
Other
Position sensitivity and risk
Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk
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Background check type
Financial disclosure required
No
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Announcement number
26-12986451
Control number
873002800

Duties

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  • Remains alert and continuously observes swimming areas to ensure patron safety.
  • Ensures all swimmers in the water area accounted for at all times.
  • Enforces established policy and procedures specifically, swimming rules and regulations, informs patrons not obeying pool rules or regulations to leave the pool areas and notifies security if necessary.
  • Conducts the American Red Cross Learn to Swim Program.
  • Conducts swim qualification tests for patrons as appropriate.
  • Ensures customer's needs are being satisfied, aiming to provide excellent customer service by promoting and exhibiting
  • Assists and ensures efficient business operations in accordance with established regulations, procedures and work plan.
  • Assists with facility maintenance to include conducting inspections of the pool and surrounding area to ensure cleanliness meets sanitation standards. Performs necessary housekeeping tasks in order to maintain pool and facility cleanliness.
  • Oversees the completion of the weekly pool cleaning and maintenance logs and tracks progress
  • Coordinates and oversees the execution of planned recreational programs, water aerobics, and specialty programs.
  • Distributes and balance the workload among 3 or more employees, assuring timely accomplishment of assigned work.
  • Provides on the job training to new employees in accordance with established procedures and practices.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Must be at least 18 years old
  • Work may include extended hours of sitting and standing and prolonged hours in the pool during swim lessons or other activities
  • Work involves frequent lifting or pulling of pool equipment, cleaning supplies, and program participants
  • Applicant must be able to complete 250 yard swim in less than five minutes and regularly demonstrate the ability to rescue victims of various sizes
  • Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds
  • This position is subject to background check accordance with federal regulations

Qualifications

  • Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent. Incumbent must be at least 18 years of age.
  • Must have a minimum of three (3) Years' experience as a Water safety Instructor.
  • Must hold current certification in the following: Lifeguard training or equivalent, Water Safety Instruction, CPR for the Professional Rescuer and First Aid, the Aquatic Facilitator Operators Certification or equivalent.
  • Must possess or obtain aforementioned certificates within 12 months of appointment.
  • Must possess or obtain within one year, the Aquatic Facilitator Operators Certificate or equivalent
  • Must be knowledgeable of emergency water safety procedures, policies, written instructions.
  • Must possess or be able to obtain instructor certification to facilitate lifeguard and workplace (CPR/Basic First Aid) training within a year of appointment.
  • Effectively meet and deal courteously with the public, present a neat, clean appearance and be able to exercise control over a group of people.
  • Successful completion of a National Agency (NACI) background check required as condition of employment.
  • Possess basic keyboarding skills with the ability to adapt easily to workplace software programs

Education

A minimum of high-school diploma or equivalent is required for this position.

All proof of education is required to be uploaded to at the time of applying.

Additional information

Participation in the Direct Deposit/Electronic Fund Transfer within 30 days of employment is required. We utilize E-Verify to confirm selectee's eligibility to work in the United States.

The Department of the Navy (DON) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to 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.

Executive Order 12564 requires a Federal workplace free of illegal drugs. According to the Executive Order, all Federal employees are required to remain drug free throughout their employment. Commander, Navy Region Mid-Atlantic Command is a Drug-Free Federal Workplace. The use of illegal drugs will not be tolerated, and use of or intoxication by illegal drugs will result in penalties up to and including removal from Federal Service.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

How you will be evaluated

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

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, skills and abilities (KSAs) related to the job requirements. Using the qualifications of the position, a predetermined rating criterion of KSAs will be used for each resume. Best qualified applicants will be referred to the hiring manager. The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews.

Commander, Navy Installations Command

Welcome to Navy Region Northwest, the third largest fleet concentration area in the continental United States. Navy Region Northwest's mission is to support the fleet, fighter and family in order to provide ready Naval forces able to execute our nation's defense. We are military, civil service, and contractor professionals who together operate the Navy's premier shore installations. Situated in one of the most beautiful locations in the world, the area offers a unique setting with a variety of activities and opportunities for service members and their families.

Agency contact information

NRNW NAF HRO
Email
cnrnwn9nafhr@us.navy.mil
Address
NAVBASE Kitsap Bremerton
1103 Hunley RD
Bldg 94
Silverdale, WA 98315
US

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