Lifeguard, Nf-0189-02

Location: North Carolina, Jacksonville

Requires Relocation: No

Start Date: 07/01/2026

End Date: 07/04/2026

Offering Type: Permanent

Hiring Paths: The public

Service Type: Competitive

Travel Percentage: 25% or less

Shift Work On-site

U.S. Marine Corps

About U.S. Marine Corps

The Navy and Marine Corps team offers innovative, exciting and meaningful work linking military and civilian talents to achieve our mission and safeguard our freedoms. Department of the Navy provides competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and extensive professional development and training. From pipefitters to accountants, scientists to engineers, doctors to nurses-the careers and opportunities to make a difference are endless. Civilian careers-where purpose and patriotism unite! This announcement uses the Certain Personnel of the DoD direct hire authority to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.

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Summary

Job summary

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.

Major duties

What to Expect Responsible for maintaining order at the swimming pool facility. Maintains continuous surveillance of patrons in swimming pools. Performs rescue work, promptly renders emergency first aid, and calls for medical assistance as necessary. Instructs patrons on proper swimming pool etiquette and techniques. Responsible for conducting opening and closing procedures of the facility. Responsible for the cleanliness of the buildings and grounds at the pool areas. 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. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

EVALUATIONS:

Qualification

What are we looking for? Must be at least 15 years old. Six months of experience as a pool lifeguard is preferred. Possess current 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. National and state background checks are required.

Evaluations

Your application/resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the job qualifications listed on this announcement. This vacancy will be filled by the best qualified applicant as determined by the selecting official.

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