Student Trainee (Recreation AidLifeguard)

• Monitors activities within assigned swimming facility.
• Cleans and maintains the swimming facility.
• Rescues and resuscitates individuals in danger of drowning and renders first aid to injuries.
• Performs gate control duties.
• Conducts swimming lessons following prescribed lesson plan.
• Leads three or more lifeguards in the performance of lifeguard and related swimming facility duties. (GS-3 and GS-4 Lead title)

Conditions of employment

• Must be at least 16 years of age
• Males 18 years or older must be registered for Selective Service see Legal and Regulatory Guidance
• Must meet suitability requirements for Federal employment.
• U.S. citizen or national (resident of American Samoa or Swains Island)
• Must be eligible to work under U.S. immigration laws.
• You must be a student currently enrolled at least half-time at a qualifying accredited education institution or accepted for enrollment/enrolled in an approved program.
• Enrollment must be at least half-time course load as defined by the education institution (typically six hours or equivalent for undergraduate and three hours or equivalent for graduate)
• Must sign a Participant Agreement
• Meet the qualification standards of the position.
• Some physical exertions required in effecting a swimming rescue: Must be able to lift and carry 45lbs and over much of the time is spent sitting standing or walking bending lifting pushing pulling kneeling and reaching is required.
• Participates in required in-service training and maintains currency capability and certification to perform lifesaving and water rescue and to administer basic first aid and CPR through the period of employment.
• If positions is identified as having regular contact with children (i.e. youth swim lessons instructor) in accordance with public law a criminal background check must be completed.
• All certifications must remain current during the period of employment.
• Must possess a current and valid nationally recognized (e.g. American Red Cross) lifeguard certification covering lifesaving and water rescue methods skills and procedures.
• Must possess a current and valid nationally recognized ( e.g. American Red Cross) CPR certification which includes adult child and infant procedures.
• Must possess a current and valid nationally recognized (e.g. American Red Cross) basic first aid certification.
• May be required to work other normal duty hours such as evening weekends and/or holidays.
• Lifeguards on coastal beaches must also be specifically trained in surf rescue techniques. The training is also required for swimming and aquatic exercise instructors. (Air Force Instruction 34-101)
• Salary may differ depending on duty location.

Qualifications

(Contact the location/installation as indicated in the How to Apply section of this announcement on how to submit your resume and application package)

QUALIFICATIONS: GS-01:
No experience required for GS level positions.

QUALIFICATIONS: GS-02:
Three months of general experience for GSlevel positions. General Experience: (l) Any type of work that demonstrates the applicants ability to perform the work of the position or (2) experience that provided a familiarity with the subject matter or processes of the broad subject area of the occupation.

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Education: High school diploma or equivalent

QUALIFICATIONS: GS-03:

Six months of general experience for GSlevel positions. General Experience: (l) Any type of work that demonstrates the applicants ability to perform the work of the position or (2) experience that provided a familiarity with the subject matter or processes of the broad subject area of the occupation.

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Education: Successful completion of 1 academic year of post-high school study

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COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: You must submit a copy of transcripts.


QUALIFICATIONS For GS-04:

Six months of general experience for GSlevel positions. General Experience: (l) Any type of work that demonstrates the applicants ability to perform the work of the position or (2) experience that provided a familiarity with the subject matter or processes of the broad subject area of the occupation.

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At least Six months of specialized experience at the next lower grade (GS-03) or equivalent. Specialized experience must have the ability rescue and resuscitate individuals in danger of drowning and renders first aid to injuries; clean and maintain the swimming facility; and provide assistance in planning monitoring and/or supervising recreation activities.

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EDUCATION: For GS-04: Successful completion of 2 academic years of post-high school study or associates degree

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COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: You must submit a copy of transcripts.

Note: The high school curriculum must be approved by a State or local governing body. All education beyond high school must be accredited by an accrediting body or organization recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

If you are selected for Lead Lifeguard/Lifeguard:

• Must possess a current and valid nationally recognized (e.g. American Red Cross) Water Safety Instructor certification. (If applicable to the position).
• May provide advice and guidance such as orientation lesson plans etc. to low grade lifeguards.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge skills abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:

1. Knowledge of lifesaving first aid and CPR as would be learned through an approved course leading to certification.
2. Knowledge of a variety of swimming facility rules work procedures equipment and materials to perform standing recurring tasks
3. Ability (demonstrated current and physical) to swim to and rescue swimmers of all age groups to and including adult and to administer CPR to adults children and infants.
4. Ability to orient lower graded employees distribute/balance work assignments and monitor work accomplishment.
5. Ability to communicate effectively orally.

PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e. Peace Corps AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g. professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience including volunteer experience.