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Summary This position is located in the Sports, Fitness, and Aquatics Branch, of the Community Services Department, Community Support, Commander Navy Region Korea. The primary purpose of this position is to function as a lifeguard responsible for safeguarding the lives of persons using the respective swimming pool to which assigned. Responsibilities Remains alert and continuously observe swimming area to ensure all water safety rules are observed by swimmers. Ensures that all swimmers in the water are accounted for at all times. Performs rescue work and when necessary, renders first aid until such time as qualified doctor or other emergency personnel are present. In case of a serious accident will call for an ambulance. Prepares complete accident report. Alerts supervisor of unusual circumstances. Ensures safety of patrons and other staff at all times. Request that patrons that do not obey pool rules/regulations leave the pool area. If they refuse, security is notified. Recommends to the supervisor those patrons who should be recommended to be banned from the pool. Determines patron eligibility and provides quality customer services to patrons. Answers questions and provides program information to patrons. May assist with scheduled pool parties after hours of operation or with a base wide special event. Performs any necessary housekeeping tasks to ensure proper standards of cleanliness, sanitation and appearance of pool and related facilities (vacuuming pool, cleaning deck, etc.) Inspects pool and surrounding area ensuring cleanliness and safety at all times. Checks chlorine and PH levels on a scheduled basis. Immediately communicates problems or concerns of the aquatic environment to the aquatics manager. Maintains daily logs and records. Must Maintain a high level of physical fitness including the ability to swim 250yards in under 5:00 minutes. Performs other related duties assigned. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Resumes must include information which demonstrates experience and knowledge, skills, and ability (KSAs) as they relate to this position. Applicants are encouraged to be clear and specific when describing their experience level and KSAs. A qualified candidate possess the following: Must obtain lifeguard certification within the first 90 days of employment. Must have tact and diplomacy and the ability to relate well with patrons. Must be able to understand both oral and written instructions provided by supervisor. Must be knowledgeable of emergency water safety procedures, policies, written instructions and directives. Must be at least 16 years of age. Education When education is a basic requirement for the position, or when substituting education for experience, applicants MUST submit a copy of your high school transcripts, college transcript, or a list of courses, which includes grades earned, completion dates, and quarter, and/or semester hours earned as part of your application package. Foreign education must include evidence that it is comparable to education received at accredited educational institutions in the United States. Transcripts from foreign colleges must be evaluated for U.S. equivalency in order to be considered. Applicants are responsible to obtain and submit proof of creditability of education as evaluated by a credentialing agency, which is a private U.S. organization. Credential evaluations are not free and applicants are responsible for the cost of the selected service. All substitutions of education for experience will be made in accordance with OPM approved qualification standards. To receive consideration for a non-related degree or eligibility based on a combination of education AND experience, a college transcript is required. All transcripts MUST show student's name and the name of the awarding university or educational institution, degree type, awarded/conferred date, and the field of study. *If your degree has not been awarded/conferred, you must provide a copy of your HS Diploma or equivalent along with transcript(s). Only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education are acceptable to meet positive education requirements or to substitute education for experience. For additional information, please go to the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) and the U.S. Department of Education websites at http://www.opm.gov/qualifications and http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html Additional Information Direct Deposit of Pay is required. Employees (and family members) who require medical or dental care in the overseas location will be responsible for obtaining and paying for such care. Access for civilian employees and their families to military medical and dental treatment facilities is on a space-available and reimbursable basis only. All candidates must reside within the commuting area. Recruitment/Relocation Incentives Offered: No NAF Flexible (FLEX) employees are not eligible for benefits or leave accrual. Open to applciants 16 and older U.S. Citizenship Requirements: Must be a U.S. citizen or national. Public Trust positions (sensitive positions) require U.S. Citizenship.