Recreation Assistant (Lifeguard)

Summary

Support the Military's Quality of Life programs! The Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR) department of Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC) provides fitness, recreation, lodging and food and beverage programs for service members, their families, retired military and civilian employees. This position is assigned to the Non-Appropriated Fund (NAF) Fitness, Sports, and Deployed Support Branch; Fleet Readiness; Commander, Navy Installations command (CNIC); NBK - Bremerton and Bangor.

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Duties

• Performs rescue work, promptly renders CPR or emergency first aid and calls for medical assistance as necessary
• Supervises swimmers for safety and crowd control
• Enforces safety and pool regulations
• Promptly reports safety hazards to supervisor
• Responsible for the cleanliness of the buildings and grounds in the pool area
• Responsible for testing chemical levels
• Provides instruction to youth and adults in incremental swim lessons/lifeguarding/CPR courses
• May assist with scheduled pool parties, after hours of operation or with base wide special events
• Schedule includes evenings and weekends
• Other duties as assigned
  
  

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Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• Must meet Federal Employment suitability requirements and successful completion of background investigation
  
  

Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years old.
• Must have or be able to obtain and maintain a valid state driver's license.
• Must be a responsible individual with a pleasant, courteous attitude who can communicate effectively with the public.
• A neat and clean appearance required.
• Incumbent will need to acquire a basic knowledge of the rules and practices of the equipment used.
• Successful completion of National Agency Background (NACI) Check required.
• This position may require the incumbent to be available to work special events, weekends and holidays.
• Must possess a valid lifeguarding certification from a recognized agency or obtain it within 30 days of hire.
• Must be able to communicate orally and in writing.
• Must be knowledgeable of emergency water safety procedures.
• Performs housekeeping tasks for proper standards of cleanliness, free from hazards, sanitation and appearance of pool and related facilities.
• Must pass initial and annual swim test demonstrating ability to perform the work.
• Ability to perform the full range of lifeguarding duties.
• Knowledge of cash handling procedures.
• 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.
  
  

Additional information

Salary is dependent on experience and/or education. Some positions have special requirements. Selectee may be required to complete a one (1) year probationary period.

Participation in Direct Deposit/Electronic Fund Transfer within the first 30 days of employment is required. We utilize E-Verify to confirm selectee's eligibility to work in the United States.

This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies within 60 days of issuance of selection certificate. For positions requiring travel more than twice per year, selectee may be required to obtain and maintain in good standing a Government-issued Travel Card for official government travel purposes.

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 Region Mid-Atlantic 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.

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NAVBASE Kitsap Bremerton

1103 Hunley RD

Bldg 94

Silverdale, WA 98315

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