This is a NAF position with 61st Force Support Squadron, located at Outdoor Recreation on Fort MacArthur Military Reserve Base, San Pedro, California. This position is considered Flexible and is guaranteed 0 hours, but has the potential to work up to 40 hours per week. This position requires shift work to provide coverage on evenings, weekends, holidays, or special situations. As a flexible employee, you are not eligible for leave or benefits. Hourly pay will be set depending on experience.

Duties

Serves as a Lifeguard/Swim Instructor at the Fort MacArthur Pool. Performs rescues and resuscitates individuals in danger, promptly administers appropriate levels of first aid within certified scope and calls for medical assistance as needed. Conducts swimming lessons and instruction to individuals or groups of adults and/or children following a prescribed lesson plan as provided by the supervisor. Warns swimmers of unsafe hazards and recommends closing swimming areas until safe conditions prevail. Monitors swimming area and facility to ensure safety of patrons and staff. Maintains order and enforces established safety rules and behavior. Instructs patrons on rules and procedures for safe swimming. Ensures diving boards and slides are inspected frequently for cracks or loose matting, and reports problems or incidences to supervisor in timely manner. Participates in required in-service training sessions. Monitors Chlorine and Ph chemical levels every two hours to ensure pool water meets specified Air Force OSHA Standard 48-14 (AFOSHSTD); Documents results; notifies management and follows Bio Environmental and Engineering (BEE) protocol when levels are not in compliance. Other duties in support of the pool's daily operation also include completing appropriate forms and logs for incidents, safety, and cleaning. Opening and closing duties include the preparation of chemicals, cleaning of bath houses, wading pools, main pool, pool decks, spray park, and sunbathing areas. Ensures the swimming area is open at scheduled times. May Perform entrance control duties including, allowing only authorized persons to be admitted into pool area, collecting fee's, use cash register and complete deposit documents. Environmental Factors: Work is performed indoors and outdoors. Involves long periods of exposure to sun and chlorinated water. Physical exertion required in effective swimming rescue If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12428141

Requirements

• This position requires the incumbent to complete a background investigation with favorable results.
• This position requires shift work to provide coverage on evenings, weekends, holidays, or special situations.
• This position has physical lifting requirement which requires the incumbent to complete a favorable pre-employment physical.

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, 06/07/2024 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: Must have or be able to obtain a nationally recognized lifeguarding certification within 30 days of employment to include the ability to swim 300 yards using front crawl or breaststroke, tread water for 2 minutes using legs only, to retrieve a 10 lb. Dive brick from 10 feet deep, surface and swim 20 yards with weight using legs only and exit the pool without using a ladder within 100 seconds. Must have working knowledge of equipment such as: First aid kits, buoys, rings, shepherd's hooks, and backboards. Experience which provides a practical knowledge of instructional and developmental teaching methods, swimming activities is highly desired. Knowledge of pool rules, procedures and skill in the use and maintenance of various pool and safety equipment is desirable. Must successfully complete local and national agency checks as well as state and national criminal background checks. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:

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 Fort McArthur Community Services Flight 61 FSS/FSCN, 483 N. Aviation Blvd 483 N. Aviation Blvd Los Angeles SFB, CA 90245-5000 US
• Name: Los Angeles NAF HR Office
• Email: [email protected]