Recreation Aid - Lifeguard (Seasonal Flex)

U.S. Department of the Navy; Meridian (MS); On-site; USD 20,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading federal agency as a Lifeguard at NAS Meridian, MS. The role includes safeguarding lives and assisting with aquatic training. Candidates must have current lifeguard, first aid, and CPR certifications. Ideal for those looking to make a significant impact in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Six months experience as a pool lifeguard preferred.
• Ability to enforce rigid safety regulations.
• Understanding of pool readings and equipment maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Provide lifeguard duties and safeguard the lives of persons.
• Assist with aquatic training and education.
• Perform safety checks and enforce regulations.

Skills

Lifeguarding

Pool equipment maintenance

First Aid

CPR

Safety enforcement

Emergency response

Education

Nationally recognized lifeguard certification

Basic First Aid certification

CPR certification

Job description

This position is assigned to the Non-Appropriated Fund (NAF) Fitness, Sports, and Deployed Support Branch; Fleet Readiness; Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC); NAS Meridian, MS. 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 at the installation.
Duties

***Certifications must be attached with submission of application or resume to be considered for this position***

Requirements

• 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.
• ***Certifications must be attached with submission of application or resume to be considered for this position***

Qualifications

In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities, as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience. All non-government positions identified on your resume must include complete address and to and from dates. Government positions must include pay plan, series, grade, to and from dates and address of the agency/organization.

Specialized experience directly related to the duties described above. Qualifying experience must have been equivalent to the next lower level in the normal line of progression.

Specialized experience must demonstrate the following:

• Six months experience as a pool lifeguard preferred.
• Must have an approved and current nationally recognized certification as a lifeguard as well as basic first aid and CPR certification.
• In addition, skill in the use and maintenance of pool equipment is desired.
• Dexterity to handle a person in the water who may panic or be unconscious.
• Understanding of and ability to enforce rigid safety regulations to ensure maximum protection of swimmers.
• Ability to use equipment to take pool readings.
• National and state background checks are required for positions that involve working with youth programs.

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.

PLEASE READ THIS VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT IN ITS ENTIRETY TO ENSURE ALL REQUIREMENTS ARE ADDRESSED IN YOUR APPLICATION PACKAGE.

RELOCATION AUTHORIZED

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

KEY REQUIREMENTS/CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Males must be registered or exempt from Selective Service. https://www.sss.gov/register/
• Selectee must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Selectee may be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Selectee is required to participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• Social Security Card is required.
• Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-VERIFY) check. As of May 7, 2025, The REAL ID act requires visitors to have a REAL ID or passport to access to Government Facilities. This will be a requirement for employment.
• A favorable background is a requirement of this position. Failure to obtain and maintain a favorable background may result in the withdrawal of the position offer or removal.

NOTE: Applicants have the ability to perform an E-Verify Self Check to confirm employment eligibility at http://www.uscis.gov/mye-verify/self-check. Although a Self-Check is not mandatory, it can be a useful tool for applicants to find out if there is a problem with their employment eligibility records and resolve any issues before taking a job.