Swimming Pool Lifeguard Position
This position is Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) and will be assigned to the Indoor/Outdoor Recreation Swimming Pools located at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base. The position is a flexible position, which means you are not guaranteed hours, but could work anywhere from 0-40 hours per week depending on the needs of the facility. Position requires working irregular schedules, to include weekends, holidays, and all shifts. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: 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. 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, 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 diving boards are inspected frequently for cracks or loose matting, and that necessary repairs are made. 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 deck, sunbathing areas, etc. Qualifications: 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: Must have 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. 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. Must be physically able to lift and carry objects weighing SO pounds or more. Must be able to satisfactorily complete a pre-employment physical. Satisfactory completion of installation records checks, state and national criminal background checks may be required for positions that provide lifesaving duties for children. Successful completion and maintenance of a Tier I background investigation is required. Position of trust. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:
This position is Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) and will be assigned to the Indoor/Outdoor Recreation Swimming Pools located at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base. The position is a flexible position, which means you are not guaranteed hours, but could work anywhere from 0-40 hours per week depending on the needs of the facility. Position requires working irregular schedules, to include weekends, holidays, and all shifts. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: 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. 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, 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 diving boards are inspected frequently for cracks or loose matting, and that necessary repairs are made. 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 deck, sunbathing areas, etc. Qualifications: 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: Must have 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. 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. Must be physically able to lift and carry objects weighing SO pounds or more. Must be able to satisfactorily complete a pre-employment physical. Satisfactory completion of installation records checks, state and national criminal background checks may be required for positions that provide lifesaving duties for children. Successful completion and maintenance of a Tier I background investigation is required. Position of trust. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: