Recreation Aid (Lifeguard)

Who May Apply                                              Current NAF EL CENTRO MWR Aquatics Employees Only-

                                                            Relocation Expenses Not Authorized

 

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES This position is located in the Aquatics Branch of the Morale, Welfare and Recreation Department in the Southwest Region. This is a developmental position comprised of three levels:

 

Level 1 – NF-01 Lifeguard Trainee.  This is an entry level position for those hires without current certifications.  Once certification is complete, they may be non-competitively transferred to the next level.  This level does not perform any lifeguarding duties until certified and must complete all such training within 30 days of hire.

 

This position is primarily responsible for teaching a variety of levels of swim classes, ensuring the safety of the students enforcing water rules and regulations of the pool-going public. Performs other duties as assigned.

 

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

  • Must be able to communicate clearly and effectively both verbally and in writing in English

  • Must meet Federal Employment suitability requirements and successful completion of background investigation. Background Investigations are conducted using fingerprint identification and completion of background inquiry forms.

 

Knowledge Required by the Position – Level 1

 

  • Must perform a 300-yard continuous swim using the front crawl, breaststroke or a combination of both.Swimming on the back or side is not permitted.Swim goggles are allowed.

  • Must tread water for 2 minutes without support and without stopping.When treading, only the legs can be used.Candidates should place their hands under the armpits.The head must remain above the surface of the water.

  • Must swim distance of 20 yards with a 10-pound object at a depth of 7 to 10 feet.Goggles are not allowed for this event.

  • Within 1 minute and 40 seconds:

  • Swim 20 yards, starting in the water (the face may be out of the water).

  • Surface dive, feet first or head-first, to a depth of 7 to 10 feet to retrieve a 10-pound object.

  • Return to the surface and swim 20 yards to return to the starting point with both hands holding the object and keeping the face at or near the surface so they are able to get a breath (may not swim the distance under water).

  • Exit the water without using a ladder or steps.

     

 

HOW TO APPLY  Submit a NAF employment application to the NAF Human Resources Office, Building 3210, Anchors Catering and Conference Center, Naval Base, San Diego, 2375 Recreation Way, Bldg 3210, San Diego, CA 92136. Applications may also be submitted via email to nafswjobs@navy.mil. Submitted applications will be retained for 90 days. For more information, visit our website at https://navylifesw.com/elcentro/about/jobs/. Applicants who do not meet the above requirements or submit all required forms may not be considered. Due to volume of applications received, applicants may not be notified of non-selection. As a condition of employment participation in direct deposit/Electronic Fund Transfer upon employment is required.