Job opening: Recreation Aid (Lead Lifeguard)
Salary: $18 - 20 per hour
Published at: Mar 11 2024
Employment Type: Intermittent
About the position: This position will be assigned to the Whiteman Outdoor Pool.
This position is considered flexible. You are guaranteed 0 hours, however could work up to 40 hours per week. As a flexible employee, you are not eligible to earn annual leave or sign up for benefits.
Employee will be eligible for the use of the fitness center, golf course, bowling center, club, swimming pools and other activities.
Duties
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/when needed.
Warns swimmers of unsafe environmental or health conditions, and recommends closing swimming areas until safe conditions prevail.
Ensures that water slides are inspected frequently for cracks or loose matting, and that necessary repairs are made.
Under the direction of the Outdoor Recreation Manager prepares daily schedules for assigned employees.
Works along with other employees and sets the pace.
Controls and issues pool passes, prepares cashier report and deposit slip.
Deposits funds to the central cashier daily. Maintains Time and Attendance cards for assigned personnel.
Provides guidance for assigned lifeguards and ensures safety and hygiene.
Maintains a current knowledge and answers questions on procedures, policies, written instructions, and other directives.
Reports the status and progress of work and any issues or concerns to immediate supervisor.
Conducts in-service training to other assigned lifeguards as directed by supervisor.
Schedule and staff pool parties and special events
If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12349555
Requirements
- This position requires the incumbent to complete a background investigation with favorable results.
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, 06/11/2024
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:
For pool and aquatic center lifeguards: Must have an approved and current nationally recognized certification in lifesaving and water rescue methods and skills, as well as basic first aid training, and CPR (both child and adult) training.
Must have experience which provides a practical knowledge of swimming activities, rules and procedures and skill in the use.
Maintenance of various pool and safety equipment is desirable.
Ability to lead 3 or more workers to accomplish assignments.
Must have experience in the receipt, disbursement, examination, deposit or other processing of cash items when this includes direct handling of cash items, and use of cash accountability control methods.
Satisfactory completion of installation records check and state and national criminal background checks may be required for positions that provide lifesaving duties for children.
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 Whiteman Community Services Flight
509 FSS/FSCN, 330 Ellsworth Lane
Whiteman AFB, MO 65305-5073
US
- Name: Whiteman NAF HR Office
- Email: [email protected]
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