LIFEGUARD - CERT TO HIRE PROGRAM

ANNOUNCING AN OPPORTUNITY TO

BECOME A PART OF THE MWR TEAM

POSITION:  LIFEGUARD ~ CERT TO HIRE PROGRAM

SERIES/GRADE:   NF-0189-02

SALARY:  $15.00 / HR

                                                           

ANNOUNCEMENT #:  GP-22-33282                                     

OPENING DATE:  03/03/2022                                                           NO RELOCATION      

1ST CUT OFF:  03/17/2022                                                                  CLOSING DATE:  OPEN UNTIL FILLED                                                                                                                                   

EMPLOYMENT CATEGORY:  Flexible, 0 - 39 hours per week, no benefits. Must be able to work Sunday - Saturday 0600-1800.

                                                                                                           

LOCATION: FITNESS CENTER, Morale Welfare and Recreation Department, Community Activities Division, Naval Construction Battalion Center, Gulfport, Mississippi.

 

AREA OF CONSIDERATION:  Open to the Public.

 

HOW TO APPLY:  https://www.usajobs.gov/job/640726100

 

                                         ***** Cert to Hire Lifeguard Program 16 yrs. or older *****

 

Candidates must pass the swim pre-qualification (300m swim, 2 minutes treading water, 1 min 40 sec brick retrieval); initial interview process; and sign an Employment Commitment Letter stating they will remain under our employment for 2 seasons. If a candidate is unable to complete this commitment, they will be REQUIRED to reimburse MWR $100 for the lifeguard course.

Must be available to work during regular pool operating hours (SUNDAY – SATURDAY 0600 - 1800).

 

PURPOSE:   This position is assigned to the Non-Appropriated Fund (NAF) Fitness, Sports, and Deployed Support Branch; Fleet Readiness; Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC); NCBC GULFPORT. 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.

 

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  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 (e.g., possible hazards, water/chemical conditions, wind and weather, etc.) to ensure a safe environment, removing hazardous materials when necessary (e.g., floating debris, glass, etc.).

. 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.

. Documents marine life, water conditions and weather conditions.

. Marks swim and surf areas with a flag system. (Waterfront Only)

. Operates rescue vehicles (e.g., personal watercraft (PWC) rescue craft, patrol boats, automobiles, etc.), as needed. (Waterfront Only)

General duties comprise 40% of incumbent’s time and include but are not limited 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 (e.g., basic janitorial services, vacuuming, skimming, etc.) and routine facility maintenance as assigned by Aquatics Coordinator.

. Inspects stands, boards, ropes, safety gear and condition of the dressing rooms, ensuring they are within the condition required by environmental health standards. Informs supervisor of deficiencies.

. Uses and maintains care of emergency equipment (e.g., specialized kits and bags, backboards, suction devices, splints, stretchers, monitoring equipment, etc.).

. Enforces applicable policies 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 (e.g., cleaning agents, pool chemicals, etc.).

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Work includes extended hours of sitting and standing and requires 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 maintain physical ability to complete the swim and rescue skill portion of their respective certifying agency. The incumbent must be able to lift and carry objects up to 50lbs independently and objects over 50lbs with assistance, while performing normal duties in the area. May perform work that poses physical demands beyond normal requirements during rescue.

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Work is performed in indoor or outdoor aquatics facilities. Indoor aquatics facilities are subjected to high humidity. Outdoor aquatics/waterfront facilities are subjected to variable weather conditions.

 

OTHER FACTORS:

Must be able to work varied work schedules 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 be able to complete an ocean run swim run event (1/4 mile run, 500-meter swim, 1/4 mile run). (Waterfront Only)

Must be able to complete a 500-meter swim in less than 10 minutes in a controlled environment. (Waterfront Only)

 

To ensure compliance with an applicable preliminary nationwide injunction, which may be supplemented, modified, or vacated, depending on the course of ongoing litigation, the Federal Government will take no action to implement or enforce the COVID-19 vaccination requirement pursuant to Executive Order 14043 on Requiring Coronavirus Disease 2019 Vaccination for Federal Employees. Therefore, to the extent a Federal job announcement includes the requirement that applicants must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 pursuant to Executive Order 14043, that requirement does not currently apply. Federal agencies may request information regarding the vaccination status of selected applicants for the purposes of implementing other workplace safety protocols, such as protocols related to masking, physical distancing, testing, travel, and quarantine.

 

This position is subject to completion of a satisfactory background or National Agency Check (NAC) in accordance with CNIC policy.

 

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS TO APPLY:

 

•Resume

 

Veteran’s Preference/Gold Star Veteran's Preference: Qualifying military veterans, and spouses/parents of deceased veterans shall be given employment preference over non-preference applicants if they are equally qualified. Preference applicable for positions open to external candidates. To claim Veteran's preference, you MUST: Submit a copy of your DD-214 (member 4 copy); AND Submit completed SF15 from the Veterans Administration (VA); AND Submit any other supporting documentation (disability, official statements, proof of service, etc). To claim Gold Star Veteran's preference, you MUST:  Submit completed SF-15 from the Veterans Administration (VA); AND Submit a legible copy of DD-1300; AND Submit any other supporting documentation (official statements, document of service, court decree, etc).

 

SPOUSAL PREFERENCE: The time period of eligibility for spousal preference begins 30 days before the military member's reporting date at a new duty station outside of the current duty station's commuting area and applies without time restriction except that spouses seeking preference with less than six months’ time remaining in the area may be non-selected. Spousal Preference forms are located in the lobby at the MWR Admin. Bldg. 352 or on the website. You MUST attach spouse’s orders. You MUST be referenced (family) on the orders.  If you are not referenced by name on the order, you MUST provide a copy of your marriage certificate.

 

Dept of the Navy is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation or any other non-merit factors.

 

As a condition of employment, selectee will be required to participate in the Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds transfer within the first 60days of employment. This is a DoD standard method of payment of personnel.  Employees will be subject to administrative action for failure to enroll unless a waiver has been obtained.