LIFEGUARD

ANNOUNCING AN OPPORTUNITY TO

BECOME A PART OF THE MWR TEAM

POSITION:  LIFEGUARD

SERIES/GRADE:  NF-0189-01

SALARY:  $8.50 - $10.50

ANNOUCEMENT #: NAF-300-17-015                        

OPENING DATE:  11 JAN 2017 

OPEN CONTINUOUS FOR 2017                                                                   

FLEXIBLE SCHEDULE

PURPOSE:  TO RECRUIT EMPLOYEES WHO ARE TEAM PLAYERS, WHO HAVE A POSITIVE ATTITUDE AND WHO ENJOY WORKING WITH PEOPLE.

LOCATION:  Fitness Division, Morale Welfare and Recreation Department, Naval Construction Battalion Center, Gulfport, Mississippi.

AREA OF CONSIDERATION:  NAF employees of CBC, Gulfport and other Navy and Marine Corps activities and through the voluntary application file.  Vacancies may be filled by methods other than promotions when the best qualified person can be obtained from other sources.

HOW TO APPLY:  Individuals interested in applying for this position may contact the Business Office, Bldg. 352, NCBC Gulfport at (228) 871-2118, application may be submitted via mail to MWR Dept, 1706 Bainbridge Ave Bldg 352, Gulfport, MS 39501, via fax (228) 871-2967 or via email to NCBC_Gulfport_MWR@navy.mil no later than the closing date above. Visit our website: www.navymwrgulfport.com/jobs for a digital application.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  Enforces safety and sanitary regulations.  Rescues swimmers in trouble and promptly administers first aid as needed.  Maintains cleanliness of pool, pool decks, showers toilet facilities, and locker rooms.  Periodically checks for chlorine and alkaline content.  Alerts supervisor as to problems with pool equipment of chemical levels.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:  Lifeguard and CPR Certification Not Required, but preferred. Must be able to carry out verbal and written instructions and intelligently convey the same to others.  Must possess the ability to exercise good judgment in emergency situations.  This position is subject to completion of a satisfactory background or National Agency Check (NAC) in accordance with CNI policy.

All applicants who are NOT currently certified must successfully complete a swim test during selection process. Upon selection, the applicants will complete week long American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification and CPR Certification processes on-site. Applicants will be required to sign a letter for Condition of Employment to work 2 summers or one full calendar year. Those who fail to meet the Condition of Employment will be responsible to reimburse MWR $200.00.

APPLICANTS FOR THIS POSITION MUST PROVIDE A COPY OF THEIR CURRENT LIFEGUARD TRAINING CERTIFICATION AND CPR CERTIFICATION (IF CURRENTLY CERTIFIED) WITH THEIR APPLICATION FOR EMPLOYMENT.

VETERAN’S PREFERENCE:  Qualifying veterans must submit a copy of their DD-214 with their application for employment.

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.  You MUST attach spouse’s orders. You MUST be referenced (family) on the orders.

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 60 days of employment. This is a DoD standard method of payment of personnel.  Employees will be subject to administrative action for failure to enroll unles