This position is located in the Aquatics Branch of the Morale, Welfare and Recreation Department in the Southwest Region. This is a developmental position.

Duties

This is an entry level positions for those hires without current certifications. Once certification is complete, they may be non-competitively transferred to the next level. This level does not perform any lifeguarding duties until certified and must complete all such training within 30 days of hire.

Requirements

• Must meet Federal Employment suitability requirements and successful completion of background investigation. Background Investigations are conducted using fingerprint identification and completion of background inquiry forms.
• Must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of employment.
• Must complete required training within 30 days of hire.

Qualifications

Must perform a 300-yard continuous swim using the front crawl, breaststroke or a combination of both. Swimming on the back or side is not permitted. Swim goggles are allowed. Must tread water for 2 mintues without support and without stopping. When treading, only the legs can be used. Candidates should place their hands under the armpits. The head must remain above the surface of the water. Must swim distance of 20 yards with a 10-pound object at a depth of 7 to 10 feet. Goggles are not allowed for this event. Within 1 minute and 40 seconds: Swim 20 yards, starting in the water (the face may be out of the water). Surface dive, feet first or head-first, to a depth of 7 to 10 feet to retrieve a 10-pound object. Return to the surface and swim 20 yards to return to the starting point with both hands holding the object and keeping the face at or near the surface so they are able to get a breath (may not swim the distance under water). Exit the water without using a ladder or steps.

Education

N/A

Contacts

• Address NAF El Centro 750 Pacific Coast Highway San Diego, CA 92132-0058 US
• Name: Laela Hannify
• Email: [email protected]