Lifeguard

Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS) is looking for the best and brightest to join our Team!
MCCS is a comprehensive program that supports and enhances the quality of life for Marines, their families, and others in the Marine Corps Community.
We offer a team oriented environment comprised of military personnel, civilian employees, contractors and volunteers who keep the organization functioning smoothly and effectively.
As a service-oriented organization, we never waver in our commitment to our Corps.
This position is located at PLAZA HOUSING, CAMP FOSTER.
Candidates selected for this position will serve as a LIFEGUARD.
This vacancy is also eligible for the following Employee Benefits.
401(k) Retirement Plan now eligible for FLEX.
No Automatic enrollment.
Professional training and development curriculum in technology and leadership.
Major Duties NONAPPROPRIATED FUND POSITION DESCRIPTION JOB TITLE: LIFEGUARD JOBCODE: 960068 JOB SERIES: 0189 PAY LEVEL: NF-02 SUMMARY OF DUTIES: Responsible of maintaining order at the swimming pool facility.
Maintain continuous surveillance of patrons in swimming pools.
Ensure appropriate headcount of patrons involved in a swimming and/or watersport on an hourly basis.
Call out warnings or take appropriate action for patrons who may have ventured too far or are in imminent danger.
Provide safety information to patrons prior to them indulging in a water sports or recreation water play.
Supervise patrons to ensure that they are swimming within the safety protocols.
Protects patrons from hazardous conditions by ensuring that safety and pool rules and regulations are enforced.
Supervises patrons for safety and crowd control.
Performs rescue work, promptly renders emergency first aid, and calls for medical assistance as necessary.
Performs water and land rescues equal to the standard of training when a water emergency is taking place (e.g.
drowning, medical or trauma in the water).
Manages respiratory and cardiac emergencies to include performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), bag-valve-mask resuscitation, or automatic external defibrillation (AED).
Uses and maintains care of emergency equipment such as specialized kits and rescue bags, backboards, head immobilizers suction devices, splints, stretchers, oxygen delivery systems, and monitoring equipment.
Controls external bleeding with direct pressure and treats shock.
Splints and immobilizes fractures and dislocations for transport.
Attempts to ascertain whether the patron has preexisting medical problems and to obtain critical medical history from the patron.
Employs a variety of established emergency medical techniques, methods, and equipment to stabilize the patron for transport to the receiving facility.
Assists intermediate life support or paramedic staff.
Administers swim tests.
Schedules use of lanes and pool space for patrons.
Instructs patrons on proper swimming pool etiquette and techniques.
May check I.D.
cards for authorized patrons and collect usage fees, if applicable.
Responsible for conducting opening and closing procedures of the facility.
Spot hazards or potential hazards and take measures to prevent accidents/injuries.
Promptly reports safety hazards to supervisor.
Completes incident reports and assists in maintaining routine documents and reports.
Ensures proper disposal of medical waste and potentially infectious materials.
Responsible for the cleanliness of the buildings and grounds at the pool areas.
Responsible for vacuuming, skimming, and routine pool maintenance.
Checks safety of rescue tubes and buoys and perform needed maintenance.
Ensure that all pool equipment is stored safely and that any lost items are kept in a safe place.
May operate water pumps and control chemical additives to ensure pool water meets specified standards.
May apply disinfectant to showers, floors, and decks.
Participates in continuous training to ensure proficiency in rescue and lifesaving techniques.
Provides World Class Customer Service with an emphasis on courtesy.
Assists customers and communicates positively in a professional and friendly manner.
Takes action to solve problems quickly.
Alerts the higher-level supervisor, or proper point of contact for help when problems arise.
Adheres to safety regulations and standards.
Promptly reports any observed workplace hazards, and any injury, occupational illness, and/or property damage resulting from workplace mishaps to the immediate supervisor.
Adheres to established standards of actively supporting the principles of the EEO program and prevention of sexual harassment.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
This is a mixed position where the incumbent must be able to lift and carry objects up to 45lbs independently and objects over 45lbs with assistance is required, while performing normal duties in the area.
May perform work that poses physical demands beyond normal requirements during rescue.
Work may be performed in settings where exposure to moderate discomforts, high temperatures, and/or adverse weather conditions exist.
Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Must be at least 15 years old.
Six months of experience as a pool lifeguard is preferred.
Current or able to obtain within 30 days of hire nationally recognized certifications: Lifeguard training, CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer or equivalent, Standard First Aid or equivalent.
Ability to use and perform maintenance of pool equipment.
Understanding of and the ability to enforce rigid safety regulations to ensure maximum protection of swimmers.
Ability to use equipment to take pool readings.
Must be able to pass an initial and recurrent physical ability test to include swimming, treading, and a timed brick retrieval.
Must be able to accommodate a flexible work schedule to include nights, weekends, and holidays.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a National Agency Check with Inquiries and State Criminal History Repository Check (Tier 1) with Childcare background checks which are required for positions that involve working with children under the age of 18.
This activity is a Drug-free workplace.
The use of illegal drugs by NAF employees, whether on or off duty, cannot and will not be tolerated.
Federal employees have a right to a safe and secure workplace, and Marines, sailors, and their family members have a right to a reliable and productive Federal workforce.
How To Apply THIS POSITION IS FOR APPLICANTS CURRENTLY RESIDING IN OKINAWA OR ARRIVING ON OFFICIAL GOVERNMENT ORDERS TO OKINAWA WITHIN 30 DAYS.
All applications must be submitted online via the MCCS Careers website: https://careers.usmc-mccs.org Resumes/applications emailed or mailed will not be considered for this vacancy announcement.
To be considered for employment, the application or resume must be submitted online by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement.
Note: To check the status of your application or return to a previous or incomplete application, log into your MCCS user account and review your application status.
MILITARY SPOUSE PREFERENCE (MSP) - IAW DoDI 1400.25, Volume 315.
Applies to positions in grades NF-3 and below, and equivalent Craft & Trades and Child and Youth positions.
May be exercised once per permanent relocation (PCS), when appointed to a regular full or part time position.
Per DoDI 1400.25, volume 315, Enclosure 3, para 2.h.1, MSP eligibility terminates upon acceptance or refusal of an offer of a continuing position (part-time or full-time) in the federal service for which the spouse has registered for employment, whether or not preference was applied.
Applicants hired into flexible positions (0-40 hours per week) or regular position with a time-limited appointment will not lose their spouse preference eligibility until movement or hired into a regular full or part time position.
The time period for MSP eligibility begins 30 days before the military sponsor's reporting date to the new duty station, if accompanied, or at any time thereafter during the tour.
All military and DoD civilian spouses are required to provide a copy of their sponsor's orders during the application process.
Closing Statement GENERAL INFORMATION: Applicants are assured of equal consideration regardless of race, age, color, religion, national origin, gender, GINA, political affiliation, membership or non-membership in an employee organization, marital status, physical handicap which has no bearing on the ability to perform the duties of the position.
This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities.
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency.
The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis.
It is Department of Navy (DON) policy to provide a workplace free of discrimination and retaliation.
The DON No Fear Act policy link is provided for your review: https://www.donhr.navy.mil/NoFearAct.asp.
As part of the employment process, Human Resources Division may obtain a Criminal Record Check and/or an Investigative Consumer Report.
Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a National Agency Check and Inquiries (NACI).
For all positions requiring access to firearms or ammunition, the Federal Government is prohibited from employing individuals in these positions who have ever been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence, or a felony crime of domestic violence adjudged on or after 27 November 2002.
Selectees for such positions must submit a completed DD Form 2760, Qualification to Possess Firearms or Ammunition, before a final job offer can be made.
Direct Deposit of total NET pay is mandatory as a condition of employment for all appointments to positions within MCCS.
Required Documents: Education/certification certificate(s), if applicable.
If prior military, DD214 Member Copy This activity is a Drug-free workplace.
The use of illegal drugs by NAF employees, whether on or off duty, cannot and will not be tolerated.
Federal employees have a right to a safe and secure workplace, and Marines, sailors, and their family members have a right to a reliable and productive Federal workforce.
Involuntarily separated members of the armed forces and eligible family members applying through the Transition Assistance Program must submit a written request/statement (may be obtained from the MCCS Human Resources Office) and present ID card with "TA" stamped in red on front of card.
INDIVIDUALS SELECTED FROM THIS ANNOUNCEMENT MAY BE CHANGED TO PART-TIME OR FULL-TIME AT MANAGEMENT'S DISCRETION WITHOUT FURTHER COMPETITION.
ALL ONLINE APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 1159PM EASTERN TIME (ET) ON THE CLOSING DATE LISTED IN THE JOB POSTING.
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