Recreation Aid/Assistant (Lifeguard)

Navy Region Southeast Fleet and Family Readiness (FFR); Kings Bay (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Navy Region Southeast Fleet and Family Readiness (FFR) at Kings Bay, GA area seeks a dedicated lifeguard to ensure pool/waterfront safety and provide support for aquatic training and education. Responsibilities include supervising swimmers, performing CPR/First Aid as needed, and handling safety procedures.

Primary duties focus on lifeguard coverage with some general aquatics operations, maintenance, and incident reporting in a DoD/CNIC context.

Qualifications

• Must possess Lifeguard Training Certification per CNIC guidelines.
• CPR for the Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Providers and First Aid/AED knowledge required.
• Strong ability to communicate and enforce public safety rules.

Responsibilities

• Perform lifeguard duties, monitor swimmers, and respond to emergencies promptly.
• Administer aquatic assessments, testing, and certification in line with DoD/DON/CNIC policies.
• Serve as liaison with security, medical, and Aquatics Coordinator during incidents.

Skills

Lifeguard

CPR

First Aid

Communication

Hazard Awareness

Education

Lifeguard Certification

Job description

Summary
This position is assigned to the Non-Appropriated Fund (NAF) Fitness, Sports, and Deployed Support Branch; Fleet Readiness; Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC); Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay. Incumbent provides lifeguard duties; is responsible for safeguarding the lives of persons at the assigned work area; assists with Aquatic training, education, and general support. Primarily cover lap swim early morning and mid-day, Monday-Friday, year round.

Summary
This position is assigned to the Non-Appropriated Fund (NAF) Fitness, Sports, and Deployed Support Branch; Fleet Readiness; Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC); Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay. Incumbent provides lifeguard duties; is responsible for safeguarding the lives of persons at the assigned work area; assists with Aquatic training, education, and general support. Primarily cover lap swim early morning and mid-day, Monday-Friday, year round.
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In order to qualify for this position, resumes must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the duties of the position. Applicant resumes are the key means for evaluating skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position therefore, applicants are encouraged to be clear and specific when describing experience.MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES
AT THE NF-0189-01 LEVEL:

• The incumbent will be subject to closer supervision. The supervisor, lead, or Recreation Assistant (Lifeguard) provide significantly more instruction, training, and guidance for assignments, planning and carrying out assignments, and choosing provisions of applicable guidelines or regulations.
• Work is closely checked by the supervisor, lead or Recreation Assistant (Lifeguard) for satisfactory fulfillment of instructions. Incumbent will have limited latitude to make independent decisions, as procedures require strict adherence to guidelines and precise attention to detail.
• Deviations or proposals for changes to procedures require supervisory approval.
• Guidance will become progressively more general as the incumbent approaches the full performance level.
• *Upon successful completion of all requirements associated with the NF-01 level, the incumbent may be non-competitively promoted to the NF-02 level.
  

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES
AT THE NF-0189-02 LEVEL:
Pool and/or Waterfront Lifeguard duties comprise 60% of incumbent's time and include but are not limited to:

• Performs all pool and/or waterfront lifeguard responsibilities (e.g., supervising swimmers/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.).
• Observes conditions of area assigned to ensure a safe environment, removing hazardous materials when necessary.
• 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 levels on a scheduled basis; notifies Certified Pool Operator or supervisor of chemical imbalances; adjusts chemicals as directed.
  

General duties comprise 40% of incumbent's time and include but is not limit to:

• Administers aquatic assessment testing and certification in accordance with Department of Defense (DoD), Department 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.
• Performs cleaning duties and routine facility maintenance as assigned by the Aquatics Coordinator.
• Uses and maintains care of emergency equipment (e.g., specialized kits and bags, backboards, suction devices, splints, stretchers, monitoring equipment, etc.).
• Enforces applicable polices 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.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  

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Conditions of employment

• Must meet Federal Employment suitability requirements and successful completion of background investigation. Background investigations are conducted using fingerprint identification and completion of background inquiry forms.
• Must successfully pass the E-verify employment verification check. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of employment.
• You must go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the Form I-9.
• May be required to pass pre-employment examinations.
• A valid State driver's license is required to operate motor vehicles.
• Must have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer.
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
• Must be able to work varied work schedule to include nights, weekends and holidays.
• Must be able to work with hazardous and biohazardous materials (e.g., cleaning agents, pool chemicals, blood, etc.).
• Must be able to pass an initial and recurrent physical agility test.
• Must possess and maintain the following certifications: Lifeguard Training Certification in accordance with CNICINST 1710.3; CPR for the Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Providers; First Aid to include AED Certification; Blood Borne Pathogens.
  

Qualifications
Resumes must include information which demonstrates experience and knowledge, skills, and ability (KSAs) as they relate to this position. Applicants are encouraged to be clear and specific when describing their experience level and KSAs.
A qualified candidate must possess the following:

• Recreation Aide NF-0189-01 does not have a minimum length of experience requirement.
• Recreation Assistant NF-0189-02 requires at least 12 months experience performing the duties of a lifeguard.
• Must possess and maintain a Lifeguard Training Certification in accordance with CNICINST 1710.3, CPR for the Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Providers Certification, First Aid Certification to include Automated External Defibrillator Certification and Blood Borne Pathogens Certification.
• Knowledge of pool and waterfront safety rules.
• Knowledge of DoD, DON and CNIC policies and procedures governing aquatic assessment testing and certifications.
• Knowledge of applicable policies and procedures of MWR regarding the use of Aquatic facilities and waterfront operations.
• Knowledge of cash handling procedures.
• Ability to appropriately identify hazards or hazardous situations and identify a patron's need for assistance immediately.
• Ability to tactfully, but forcefully, provide instruction on water safety, facility rules and regulations, and enforce them.
• Ability to conduct routine safety inspections of the facility and pool area to ensure they me et environmental health standards.
• Knowledge of and ability to conduct pool chemical testing, document the results, and adjust chemical imbalances, as directed.
• Skilled or proficient in surf lifesaving techniques and radio communications to perform a safe and efficient rescue operation.
• Ability to exercise control over a large group of people.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
  

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.
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RELOCATION:

• NO Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) is authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest
  

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