What are the responsibilities and job description for the Recreation Assistant (Swimming Instructor / Lifeguard) - Pools position at Navy Region Hawaii Fleet and Family Readiness (FFR)?
Summary
This position is assigned to all pools located on Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam (JBPHH), Morale, Welfare and Recreation. The purpose of this position is to instruct and teach various swimming skills, styles, and basic diving to various age groups. Ensures all water safety rules are observed by swimmers, utilizing a good knowledge of all aspects of water safety. Observes swimmers and ensures all participants are accounted for at all times.
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Duties
Major Duties And Responsibilities
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
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:
Water Safety Instructor (WST), CPR for the Professional Rescuer and Life Guarding certificates which all must be current. Must have one to two years of related experience. 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 and environmental readings.
National and state background checks are required for positions that involve working with youth programs.
Must be able to obtain within one-year of employment Water Safety Instructor (WSI) certification
Education
This position does not have a positive education requirement.
Additional information
Salary is dependent on experience and/or education.
Executive Order 12564 requires a Federal workplace free of illegal drugs. According to the Executive Order, all Federal employees are required to remain drug free throughout their employment. Commander, Navy Installations Command is a Drug-Free Federal Workplace. The use of illegal drugs will not be tolerated, and use of or intoxication by illegal drugs will result in penalties up to and including removal from Federal Service.
Some positions have special requirements. Selection may be tentative pending the completion of these requirements. Applicants may be required to submit proof of education, participate in medical screening, drug testing, etc. All selections are contingent upon satisfactory employment reference checks. Employment is subject to successful National Agency Background Check. Occupants of this position must maintain the privacy of official work information and data and demonstrate the highest level of ethical conduct.
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Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam
620 Main Street
Honolulu, HI 96818
US
This position is assigned to all pools located on Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam (JBPHH), Morale, Welfare and Recreation. The purpose of this position is to instruct and teach various swimming skills, styles, and basic diving to various age groups. Ensures all water safety rules are observed by swimmers, utilizing a good knowledge of all aspects of water safety. Observes swimmers and ensures all participants are accounted for at all times.
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Duties
Major Duties And Responsibilities
- Responsible for instructing and teaching various swimming skills, styles, and basic diving to- various age groups. Ensures all water safety rules are observed by swimmers, utilizing a good knowledge of all aspects of water safety observes swimmers and ensures all participants are accounted for at all times.
- Prepares materials for presentation and explaining. May lead the work of other lifeguards May act as a pool lifeguard performing rescue work. When necessary, renders emergency first aid until qualified medical assistance arrives. Completes appropriate accident reports and other required reports.
- Checks the chemical balance of pool water and applies disinfectant to showers, floors, and decks, as required. Performs necessary maintenance work required for sanitation, cleanliness and neatness of the pool areas. May collect usage fees and check I.D. cards, as required.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- Must pass all applicable records and background checks.
- Must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of employment.
- Must have or be able to obtain and maintain a valid driver's license within 90 days of being placed in the position in order to transport patrons off-base.
- Must be C.A.R.E. (Controlling Alcohol Risks Effectively) training, hold an Emergency First Responder (EFR) or CPR First Aid certification upon being placed in the position OR be able to obtain these trainings/certifications within 90 days.
- Must go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the Form I-9.
- Must provide proof of U.S. Citizenship or U.S. National.
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:
Water Safety Instructor (WST), CPR for the Professional Rescuer and Life Guarding certificates which all must be current. Must have one to two years of related experience. 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 and environmental readings.
National and state background checks are required for positions that involve working with youth programs.
Must be able to obtain within one-year of employment Water Safety Instructor (WSI) certification
Education
This position does not have a positive education requirement.
Additional information
Salary is dependent on experience and/or education.
Executive Order 12564 requires a Federal workplace free of illegal drugs. According to the Executive Order, all Federal employees are required to remain drug free throughout their employment. Commander, Navy Installations Command is a Drug-Free Federal Workplace. The use of illegal drugs will not be tolerated, and use of or intoxication by illegal drugs will result in penalties up to and including removal from Federal Service.
Some positions have special requirements. Selection may be tentative pending the completion of these requirements. Applicants may be required to submit proof of education, participate in medical screening, drug testing, etc. All selections are contingent upon satisfactory employment reference checks. Employment is subject to successful National Agency Background Check. Occupants of this position must maintain the privacy of official work information and data and demonstrate the highest level of ethical conduct.
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Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam
620 Main Street
Honolulu, HI 96818
US
