Lifeguard

Department of the Navy - Commander, Navy Installations • Great Lakes, Illinois Great Lakes, Illinois

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Department of the Navy - Commander, Navy Installations

Location

Great Lakes, Illinois Great Lakes, Illinois

Type

Full Time

Job Description

This position is assigned to the Non-Appropriated Fund (NAF) Fitness, Sports, and Deployed Support Branch; Fleet Readiness; Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC); Naval station Great Lakes in Great lakes, IL. Incumbent provides lifeguard duties; is responsible for safeguarding the lives of persons at the assigned work area; assists with Aquatic training, education, and general support at the installation.

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Conditions of Employment

Must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of employment.
Must pass all applicable records and background check.
NF-2 must upload the following certifications to be qualified 1) Lifeguard Certification, 2) CPR for Professional Rescuers, 3) First Aid to include Automated External Defibrillator and 4) Blood Borne Pathogens

Qualifications

A qualified NF-1 candidate possess the following:At this level the incumbent will be subject to closer supervision. The supervisor, lead, or Recreation Assistant (Lifeguard) provide significantly more instruction, training, and guidance for assignments, planning and carrying out assignments, and choosing provisions of applicable guidelines or regulations. Work is closely checked by the supervisor, lead, or Recreation Assistant (Lifeguard) for satisfactory fulfillment of instructions. Incumbent will have limited latitude to make independent decisions, as procedures require strict adherence to guidelines and precise attention to detail. Deviations or proposals for changes to procedures require supervisory approval. Guidance will become progressively more general as the incumbent approaches the full performance level.A qualified NF-2 candidate possess the following:

Knowledge of pool and waterfront safety rules.
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 patron's 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.

Education

This position does not have a positive education requirement.

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. Salary is dependent on experience and/or education.

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 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.

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Date Posted

09/30/2024

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