About the Position: Serves as a Recreation Assistant (Lifeguard) with the Office of the Commandant of Cadets, Department of Physical Education, West Point, NY., managing the daily operations of the United States Military Academy Fitness Center.

Duties

Work with fitness facility users to ensure the equipment is being used in a safe and effective manner. Provide guidance on individual fitness programs to meet the users desired needs and goals. Conduct daily inspections of the fitness facilities to identify sanitation or maintenance problems. Ensure the security of the fitness center at all times. Perform lifeguard duties, to include rescues and first aid, at indoor swimming pool.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Appointment to this position is subject to a one-year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 315. While probationary the incumbent can be terminated with limited appeal rights.
• This position requires shift work and/or work on rotating shifts to provide coverage on evenings, weekends, holidays and in other situations.
• Incumbent must be able to obtain and maintain lifeguard certification. Incumbents will have up to 6 months from appointment to obtain the required lifeguard certification.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. GS-04 General and Specialized Experience: Six months of general experience (1) in any type of work that demonstrates the applicant's ability to perform the work of the position, or (2) experience that provided a familiarity with recreational programs/activities, lifeguard duties, etc., AND six months of specialized experience which includes 1) Experience preparing and leading activities in a recreational setting, such as a school, community center, or other type of public or private recreation program; 2) experience performing basic facility maintenance. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-03). -OR- Education: Successful completion of 2 years of study above the high school level that included at least 12 semester hours in courses related to recreation (e.g., basic psychology, group dynamics, physical education, arts and crafts, etc.). Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.) -OR- Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide your semester hours of education by 60. Add the two percentages. GS-5 Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes: 1) Assisting fitness center/recreational facilities patrons in the use of exercise/recreation tools, equipment, or materials; 2) Performing access control such as screening visitors; 3) performing basic maintenance or repair on fitness/recreational equipment; and 4) using office automation tools and/or equipment (e.g., computers, copiers, tablets, fax machines, and scanners) to enter/retrieve information or create documents/reports. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-04). -OR- Education: Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree with major study or at least 24 semester hours in courses related to recreation or physical education. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.) -OR- Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide your semester hours of education beyond two years (total semester hours minus 60) by 60. Add the two percentages. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Attention to DetailClient OrientationProblem SolvingTeaching Others

Education

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html

Contacts

• Address BR-APF-W1FBAA US MILITARY ACADEMY DO NOT MAIL West Point, NY 10996 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk