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Recreation Assistant – Beach Lifeguard

Part Time
$25 – $25 Per Hour
Closing on Apr 03, 2025

Location:
Hawaii, Waimanalo
Requires Relocation:
No
Start Date:
21/03/2025
End Date:
03/04/2025
Offering Type:
Permanent
Hiring Paths:
The public
Service Type:
Competitive
Travel Percentage:
Not required

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Job summary

About the position: This position is Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) and will be assigned to Outdoor Recreation at Bellows AFS, Waimanalo, Hawaii.

Major duties

Responsible for overseeing all beach activities for the assigned portion of Bellows AFS Beach operations. Observes and enforces safety rules and regulations. Patrols beach on foot, or other emergency vehicles to identify safety hazards and to monitor beach and ocean activities. Monitors ocean conditions and evaluates hazards. Warns patrons of dangerous or unsafe conditions (i.e., high surf, strong currents, bad weather, shark sightings, etc.). Evacuates the beach if conditions warrant. Observes the behavior of swimmers to ascertain any potential problems. Fosters good relationships with patrons. Instructs cautions and/or expels patrons as appropriate. Resolves simple complaints and reports any incident to the supervisor. Ensures lifeguard equipment is accounted for, in proper working condition, and readily available. Assists and participates in daily activities, instructional programs and training such as snorkeling, kayak, and boogie board addressing the differing needs of military, dependents and civilian personnel. Implements and participates in water safety instructions. Uses equipment such as first aid kits, buoys, ropes, rings, rescue tubes, rescue boards and back boards. Responds to and takes immediate/appropriate action during emergencies in the event of injury, accident, or near drowning. Determines required assistance and use of techniques such as artificial respiration, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid. Notifies emergency medical services (EMS) as appropriate. Performs general administrative duties and housekeeping for beach front facilities and equipment. Ensures emergency vehicles are in proper working condition and in service during normal duty hours. Reports safety issues with equipment/ facilities to appropriate personnel. Responsible for daily pre/post rescue operations, which may include maintenance, cleaning, logging and proper handling of the emergency vehicle. Prepares and turns in administrative documents to include beach reports and log sheets. Ensures all reports are turned in at the end of each shift or within established approved time frames. Performs other duties as assigned. If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12716220

Qualification

Who May Apply: Open to everyone. Applicants will be categorized by preference(s) and/or priority consideration eligibilities. An applicant's eligibility will be determined based on eligibility claimed in the questionnaire and proof of eligibility MUST be provided with application by the closing date, 04/03/2025 Business Based Action, Military Spouse Preference, Outside Applicant Veteran, Spouse/Widow/Parent of Veteran, and Transition Hiring Preference In order 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: Must have experience which provided a practical knowledge of swimming activities, rules and procedures. Skills in maintaining various water and safety equipment is desirable. Must be able to pass an ocean swim test of 500 meter swim and 400 meter rescue board. Certificates required: Approved and current nationally recognized certifications (i.e. American Red Cross): Lifeguard: First Aid and CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuers (child and adult). Administering Emergency Oxygen certificate, is desirable.

Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. This position does not allow for education substitution.

Evaluations

Your resume and supporting document will be evaluated against the qualifications of the position. Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination has been made that you have inflated your responses to meet the position's qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility. You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation. To better expedite the hiring process, we recommend including full contact information (name, address, phone number, email, etc.,) for professional and personal references on your resume.