Job opening: Recreation Aid (Lifeguard)
Salary: $17 per hour
Published at: Aug 20 2024
Employment Type: Intermittent
About the position: This position will be assigned to the Outdoor Recreation at Mountain Home AFB, ID.
This is a Flexible work schedule with no minimum guaranteed hours, but may be scheduled up to 40 hours per week.
This position does not offer benefits.
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 as well as securing the building a the close of shift. Rescues swimmers in trouble, promptly administers first aid, and calls for medical assistance if and when needed. Warns swimmers of unsafe environmental or health conditions, water hazards, and recommends closing swimming areas until safe conditions prevail. When working at pools, may operate water pumps and control chemical additives to ensure pool water meets specified standards. Ensures that all items on deck are inspected frequently and that necessary repairs are made or reported. Keep all paperwork and records up to date. May perform other related or incidental duties as assigned for the daily operation of the swimming area to include: cleaning of bath houses, wading pools, main pools, pool decks, beach areas, sunbathing areas, etc. Performs other related duties as assigned.
If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12523441
Requirements
- This position requires the incumbent to complete a background investigation with favorable results.
- This position requires completion of installation records checks, state and national criminal background checks may be required for positions that provide lifesaving duties for children.
- Must obtain an approved, 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 within 30 days of employment.
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, 08/27/2024
Business Based Action, Military Spouse Preference, Outside Applicant Veteran, Spouse/Widow/Parent of Veteran, and Transition Hiring PreferenceIn 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: 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 is preferred. For coastal lifeguards: In addition to the above, must also have surf rescue techniques training. Must have experience which provides a practical knowledge of swimming activities, rules and procedures and skill in the use and maintenance of various pool and safety equipment is desirable.
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.
Contacts
- Address Mountain Home Community Services Flight
366 FSS/FSCN
480 5th Ave
Mountain Home AFB, ID 83648-5160
US
- Name: Mt. Home NAF HR Office
- Email: [email protected]
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