Recreation Aid; Trainee-Lifeguard NF

Fort Lee, VA - MWR Battle Drive Pool.

• If hired for this position, DFMWR will be paying for the lifeguard certification.
• Incentives will not be paid.

Please note: This is an open continuous announcement to provide a ready pool of available applicants as needed. Applicants will be referred as vacancies occur.

• Note:
  
  This is a training position for a certified Lifeguard. Must participate in all required training (emergency rescue drills, emergency action plan simulations). Mandatory certifications must be complete within 30 calendar days of employment.
• Training:
  Lifeguarding and First Aid (American Red Cross or nationally recognized equivalent i.e. Star Guard, YMCA, or ELLIS);
• American Red Cross "Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation for the Professional; CPR for the Professional Rescuer/AED or equivalent (American Heart Association CPR/AED);
  First Aid.
• Responsible for assisting in the conduct of aquatic swimming and water survival training according to ATP 7-22.01 as of October 2020.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Direct Deposit and Social Security Card is required.
• Meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position.
• Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) check.
• Must be able to work during the hours of operation to include nights and weekends.
• The dual compensation guidelines DO NOT apply to this position. All GS and NAF employees whether fulltime or part time are eligible to apply for this position.
• Subject to satisfactory completion of all pre-employment checks in accordance with AR 215-3, para.
  2 to include a Tier 1 background investigation.
• Note:
  
  Failure to complete the required certification will result in removal from employment.
• Must have current health assessment that documents good physical health, and free from communicable disease IAW current Army Policy.
• Must obtain within 30 days and maintain the following certifications:
  Lifeguarding, First Aid and CPR/AED from a nationally recognized agency.
• Lifeguard must have good vision (based upon an acceptable standard of 20/40 vision or better, either corrected (with glasses or contacts) or uncorrected).
• Incumbent is required to follow environmental safeguards and wear personal protective equipment.
• Continuous exposure to sun and prolonged periods of high temperature and humidity. In case of exposure to infectious disease, incumbent is required to obtain the Hepatitis B vaccination series within a 24-hour period.
• May be assigned to irregular duties or when needed for special recreational events and related requirements.
• Work hours may involve weekend, weekdays, holidays and night duty.
• Fifteen (15) year old lifeguard trainees must comply with the restriction of the DOL Child Labor Laws (Jan 17, 2006).