Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below for IMPORTANT additional information. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a lifeguard and perform other related swimming facility duties.

Duties

Monitor activities within assigned swimming areas. Perform gate control duties. Rescue and resuscitate individuals in danger of drowning and render first aid to injuries. Assist in cleaning and maintaining the swimming facility. Assist water safety instructor in conducting swimming lessons. Participate in required in-service training and maintain currency, capability, and certification to perform lifesaving and water rescue, and to administer basic first aid and CPR.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see Legal and Regulatory Guide
• This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, to include evenings, weekends and/or holidays
• Disclosure of Political Appointments is required
• Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit
• 120-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur
• Must possess a current and valid nationally recognized lifeguard certification covering lifesaving and water rescue methods, skills, and procedures
• Must possess a current and valid nationally recognized basic first aid certification
• Must possess a current and valid nationally recognized CPR certification which includes adult, child, and infant procedures
• Position requires pre-employment screening for swimming ability, rescue skills, and CPR skills
• Participation in required in-service training and maintenance of physical capabilities to perform rescues throughout the period of employment are conditions of employment for this position.
• All certifications must remain current during the period of employment
• If position is identified as having “regular contact with children” (e.g., youth swim lessons instructor) in accordance with public law, a criminal background check must be completed
• Some physical exertion is required in effecting a swimming rescue. Must be able to lift and carry 45 pounds and over
• Much of the time is spent sitting, standing, or walking; however, bending, lifting, pushing, pulling, kneeling, or reaching is required. A physical may be required

Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the general experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Group Standard for Technical and Medical Support Positions. GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least three months of general experience equivalent to the GS-01 level in federal service which equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA's) to perform successfully the duties of the position. General experience is (1) 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 the subject matter or processes of the broad subject area of the occupation. OR EDUCATION: All applicants must have successfully completed high school or an equivalent diploma program. In addition to meeting qualifications, you must submit the following certifications in your resume package: 1. Nationally Recognized Water Safety Instructor Certification 2. Nationally Recognized Basic First Aid Certification 3. Nationally Recognized CPR Certification 4. Nationally Recognized Lifeguard Certification NOTE: You must submit, at a minimum, a letter of completion which must include your name, date certified/re-certified and expiration date of certificate from a certified instructor for the above required certifications prior to the start date. To view qualifying educational requirements and/or combination of education and experience, click on the following link: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0100/recreation-aid-and-assistant-series-0189/ KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: 1. Knowledge of lifesaving, first aid, and CPR as would be learned through an approved course leading to certification. 2. Knowledge of swimming facility rules, work procedures, equipment, and materials to perform standing, recurring tasks. 3. Ability to communicate effectively, orally. 4. Ability to swim to and rescue swimmers of all age groups up to and including adult and to administer CPR to adults, children, and infants. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcriptswith the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation.

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 JBSA Fort Sam Houston 2484 Stanley Rd, Bldg 2263, Ste 323 JBSA Fort Sam Houston, TX 78234 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]