This position is assigned to Fitness Morale Welfare and Recreation (MWR, N92); Fleet and Family Readiness (FFR N9); Commander, Navy Region Southeast (CNRSE), Navy Installations Command (CNIC); located at Belle Chasse, Louisiana. Incumbent serves as the lead lifeguard and is responsible for safeguarding the lives of persons at the assigned work area. Incumbent assists with Aquatic training, education, and general support at the installation

Requirements

• Must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of employment.
• Must meet federal suitability requirements including successful completion of background investigation.
• Work is performed both indoors and outdoors, without a fixed schedule. When outdoors sun and eye irritation exposure may occur.
• Irregular working hours may be required to include early shift, late shift, evenings, weekends and holidays when the need arises.
• Wearing of protective clothing and equipment may be required as situations warrant.
• May be required to lift and carry swimmers varying in weight and size.
• Must be ready to respond to emergency situations at all times.

Qualifications

Must be currently certified n Lifeguard Training/CPR for the Professional (Title 22) and Standard First Aid by the American Red Cross or equivalent. Ability to pass both a skills and written test and swim 500 yards. Successfully demonstrates swimming technique for basic strokes. Ability to size up emergencies and adopt effective courses of action. Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing. Ability to understand and comprehend rules, regulations, policies and procedures. Ability to maintain excellent public relations and capably exercise control over a group of people. Uses tact when interacting with the public and staff. Understands, practices and teaches water safety, emergency response, self-survival and life support. Knowledge, practice and compliance with safe handling, storage and disposal policies related to hazardous materials and bio-hazardous materials. Routinely uses personal protection equipment provided.

Education

Must be able to obtain and maintain a National Agency Check with Inquiries and State Criminal History Repository Check (CNACI) background checks which are required for positions that involve working with children under 18 years of age upon hiring and renew every 5 years.
Required to work varied work schedules to include splits shifts, split days off nights, weekends and holidays.
May be required to obtain and maintain a valid state driver's license in situations where use of vehicle is required such as open waterfronts.
Six months of experience as a lifeguard is preferred.
For Pool:

• Lifeguard Training Certification in accordance with CNICINST 1710.3;
• CPR for the Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Providers;
• First Aid to include Automated External Defibrillator Certification; and ? Blood Borne Pathogens.
• Water Safety Instructor (WSI) Preferred

Contacts

• Address NAS JRB New Orleans 400 Russell Ave Bldg 261 New Orleans, LA 70143 US
• Name: Mindy Ussery
• Phone: 504-678-9841
• Email: [email protected]