Job opening: Recreation Aid (Lifeguard)
Salary: $15 per hour
Published at: Nov 30 2023
Employment Type: Intermittent
About the position: This position will be assigned to the Joint Base Charleston Base Pool.
Work schedule: Will be determined by the facility
Physical Effort: Must be physically fit and be capable of lifting and moving up to 40 pounds.
Duties
Maintains Outdoor Recreation facilities, grounds, and equipment in a clean, safe, operational, and pleasing manner.
Observes operating instructions available for the Outdoor Recreation Center program to include departmental policies, regulations, and operating standards, command level regulations, and procedures, and local policies set by Flight Chief, Squadron Commander, and/or Support Group Commander.
Assumes custody of change fund. Opens center for business. Collects and accounts for fees and sales. Prepares Cashier Reports and other required records and reports. Oversees activities in progress and renders assistance as needed, Closes area at the end of the day.
Places equipment in proper storage areas. Reconciles cash with record accountability. Assists at the front counter helping customers with the variety of equipment, programs and facilities we offer. Helps other staff members with projects and customers so that the ORC runs smoothly. Communicates with other staff members so that procedures are uniform. Assists in conducting inventories. Position is a position of trust.
Continuously observes swimming area to ensure safety of patrons. Ensures the swimming area is open to patrons at scheduled times and only authorized persons are admitted to the area. Rescues swimmers in trouble, promptly administers first aid, and calls for medical assistance if and when needed.
Warns swimmers of unsafe environmental or health conditions, ocean conditions of rough water or hazards, and recommends closing swimming areas until safe conditions prevail. When working at pools, may operate water pumps and control chemical additives to ensure pool water meets specified standards.
Ensures that diving boards are inspected frequently for cracks or loose matting, and that necessary repairs are made. May perform other related or incidental duties as assigned for the daily operation of the swimming area to include: cleaning of bath houses, wading pools, main pools, pool decks, beach areas, sunbathing areas, etc. Performs other related duties as assigned.
If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12228442
Requirements
- This position requires the incumbent to complete a background investigation with favorable results.
- This position has physical lifting requirements which requires the incumbent to complete a favorable pre-employment physical.
- This position requires the incumbent to have a current state driver's license.
- This position requires random testing for drug use.
Qualifications
Who May Apply: Open to everyone. Applicants will be categorized by preference(s) and/or priority consideration eligibilities. An applicant's eligibility will be determined based on eligibility claimed in the questionnaire and proof of eligibility MUST be provided with application by the closing date, 02/28/2024
Business Based Action, Military Spouse Preference, Outside Applicant Veteran, Spouse/Widow/Parent of Veteran, and Transition Hiring Preference
In order to qualify, you must meet the 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 the position allows for qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application.
Qualifying Experience:
Practical knowledge of recreational programs, recreational activities, rules, and procedures is desirable; however, no experience is required. Ability to safeguard and handle cash is desired. Skill in the use and maintenance of various recreational equipment is also desirable. Must be physically fit and capable of lifting and moving up to 40 pounds. Must be able to satisfactorily complete a pre-employment physical. Must have a current state driver's license. Must complete CPR and First Aid training for adults and children within 30 days of being hired. Must satisfactorily complete a National Agency Check with Inquires (NACI). THIS IS A DRUG TESTING DESIGNATED POSITION. THE INCUMBENT IS SUBJECT TO RANDOM TESTING FOR DRUG USE. (IAW AFI 44-107 DTD 7 APRIL 20 l 0). Must be able to satisfactorily complete a TIER 1 Investigation.
Education
Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. This position does not allow for education substitution.
FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.
Contacts
- Address JB Charleston Community Services Flight
628 FSS/FSCN, 101 E. Hill Blvd
JB Charleston, SC 29404-5000
US
- Name: JB Charleston NAF HR Office
- Email: [email protected]
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