Lifeguard

Pool and/or Waterfront Lifeguard duties comprise 60% of incumbents 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 incumbents 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.).

Conditions of employment

• Male candidates born after December 31 1959 and at least 18 years of age are required to certify that they have registered with the Selective Service System.
• Incumbents must satisfactorily complete all background checks including a fingerprint check and National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI)
• Must pass pre-employment medical examination.
• Minimum age requirement is 16 years.
• Must provide proof of active certification with application.
• Work schedule is subject to change and may include working early mornings evenings weekends holidays and rotating shifts.

Qualifications

Lifeguard NF-01: Six (6) months of general experience or OR one (1) years of education above high school that included at least 6 semester hours in courses related to recreation (e.g. basic psychology group dynamics physical education arts and crafts etc.)..

Lifeguard NF-02: Six (6) months of general experience and six (6) months of specialized experience equivalent to NF-01 OR two (2) years of education above high school that included at least 12 semester hours in courses related to recreation (e.g. basic psychology group dynamics physical education arts and crafts etc.).

If qualified at the Entry level incumbent may be non-competitively promoted to the full performance level upon meeting qualification requirements and at managements discretion.

General experience: any type of work that demonstrates the applicants ability to perform the work of the position.

Specialized experience: experience at the NF-01 level (or equivalent) that is typically in or related to the work of this position.

Qualified candidates will be evaluated in conjunction with the following Knowledge Skills and Abilities (K.S.A.):

• Knowledge of pool and waterfront safety rules.
• Knowledge of the beach environment marine life and beach and water hazards. (Waterfront Only)
• Knowledge of DoD DON and CNIC policies and procedures governing aquatic assessment testing and certifications.
• Knowledge of applicable policies and procedures of MWR regarding the use of Aquatic facilities and waterfront operations.
• Knowledge of cash handling procedures.
• Ability to appropriately identify hazards or hazardous situations and identify a patrons need for assistance immediately.
• Ability to tactfully but forcefully provide instruction on water safety facility rules and regulations and enforce them.
• Ability to conduct routine safety inspections of the facility and pool area to ensure they meet environmental health standards.
• Knowledge of and ability to conduct pool chemical testing document the results and adjust chemical imbalances as directed.
• Skilled or proficient in surf lifesaving techniques and radio communications to perform a safe and efficient rescue operation.
• Ability to exercise control over a large group of people.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• MUST ATTACH CERTIFICATIONS WHEN YOU APPLY.

MAY BE HIRED AT THE NF-01 OR NF-02 LEVEL DEPENDING ON EXPERIENCE.