This position is assigned to the Non-Appropriated Fund (NAF) Fitness, Sports, and Deployed Support Branch; Fleet Readiness; Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC). 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
Pool and/or Waterfront Lifeguard duties comprise 60% of incumbent's time and include but are not limited to:
- Starting May 7, 2025, non-affiliated individuals requesting access will need a REAL ID-compliant driver's license or another acceptable form of identification to access CNRMA Installations. (review required documents section for more information.)
- Must pass all applicable records and background check.
- Must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of employment.
- NF-1 must obtain 1) Lifeguard Certification, 2) CPR for Professional Rescuers, 3) First Aid including Automated External Defibrillator, and 4) Blood Borne Pathogens within 30 days of employment.
- NF-2 must upload the following certifications to be qualified: 1) Lifeguard Certification, 2) CPR for Professional Rescuers, 3) First Aid including Automated External Defibrillator, and 4) Blood Borne Pathogens.
Qualifications
Resumes must include information demonstrating experience and knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) as they relate to this position. Applicants are encouraged to be clear and specific when describing their experience level and KSAs.
- 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 meet 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.