Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is: To serve as a lifeguard and perform other related swimming facility duties.

Duties

Monitors activities within assigned swimming areas. Rescues and resuscitates individuals in danger of drowning and renders first aid to injuries. Assists in cleaning and maintaining the swimming facility. Performs gate control duties. Assists water safety instructor in conducting swimming lessons. Participates in required in-service training and maintains 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 www.sss.gov
• If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/
• This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Recruitment Incentive may be authorized for this position
• Relocation Incentive may be authorized for this position
• 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. (Cont'd Below)
• (Cont'd) 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 (Cont'd Below)
• (Cont'd) walking; however, bending, lifting, pushing, pulling, kneeling, or reaching is required. A physical may be required.
• May be required to work other than normal duty hours which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.

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, Technical and Medical Support Positions Recreation Aid and Assistant Series 0189 GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Must have at least 3 months of general experience in any type of work that demonstrates the ability to perform the work of the position or is experience that provided a familiarity with the subject matter or processes of the broad subject area of the occupation. OR EDUCATION: Successfully completed high school graduation or equivalent. NOTE: YOU MUST SUBMIT PROOF OF HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION IF USING EDUCATION AS A SUBSTITUTION FOR EXPERIENCE. ORCOMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts. 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. Basic knowledge of lifesaving, first aid, and CPR as would be learned through an approved course leading to certification. 2. Limited knowledge of swimming facility rules, work procedures, equipment, and materials to perform standing, recurring tasks. 3. Ability to communicate effectively, orally. 4. Demonstrated current physical 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 JB Langley-Eustis 45 Nealy Avenue Ste 224 JB Langley-Eustis, VA 23665 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]