Lead Lifeguard/Swim Instructor

Location: Naval Station Everett - Aquatics Program

Pay Grade: NF-0189-02

Employee privileges include access to base facilities such as gyms, recreation centers, restaurants, and discount tickets to sporting and entertainment events.Privilege to shop on best deals for family and home goods at Navy’s retail store, the Navy Exchange.

**SIGN ON BONUS OF $500 AFTER 90 DAY OF EMPLOYMENT**

Brief Description of Duties: Incumbent assists with the daily operations of the Aquatics program in the absence of management. Conducts American Red Cross, Learn to Swim Program. Conducts swim qualification tests for patrons and issues certificates of completion. Responsible to instruct aquatic activities such as Water Safety Instructor, Lifeguard Instructor and Water Aerobics Instructor. Ensures that all swimmers in the water are accounted for at all times. Must remain alert and observe swimming area to ensure all water safety rules is observed by swimmers. Responsible for safety of swimmers in the pool. Enforces swimming pool regulations, safety rules are followed and account all participants at all times. Request that patronsthat do not obey pool rules/regulations leave the pool area. Notifies security if necessary. Determines patron eligibility and provides quality customer service to patrons.Tests water quality specifically chlorine and PH balances per prescribed standards and documents results; adjust imbalances.Addresses operational issues in the absence of the manager deferring to higher level of authority when necessary. May serve as the acting Assistant Aquatics Manager in their absence. Assists in the preparation of materials and providing patrons of information on those programs. Performs rescue work and renders first aid until a qualified doctor or emergency personnel are present. Performs daily housekeeping tasks to ensure cleanliness,sanitation and appearance of pool and related facilities. May operate a computer and receive money for fees and class registration. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualification Requirements: 

  • Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent. Incumbent must be at least 18 years of age. Must have a minimum of three (3) Years experience as a Water safety Instructor
  • Must hold current certification in the following: Lifeguard training or equivalent, Water Safety Instruction, CPR for the Professional Rescuer and First Aid, the Aquatic Facilitator Operators Certification or equivalent. Must possess or obtainaforementioned certificates within 12 months of appointment
  • Must be knowledgeable of emergency water safety procedures, policies, written instructions. Must possess or be able to obtain instructor certification to facilitate lifeguard and workplace (CPR/Basic First Aid) training within a year of appointment.
  • Effectively meet and deal courteously with the public, present a neat, clean appearance and be able to exercise control over a group of people.
  • Successful completion of a National Agency (NACI) background check required as condition of employment.
  • Possess basic keyboarding skills with the ability to adapt easily to workplace software programs.

Conditions of Employment: This positionis subject to background check accordance with federal regulations.Here’s latest on Federal Government update on Covid 19 vaccination information as follows: To ensure compliance with an applicable preliminary nationwide injunction, which may be supplemented, modified, or vacated, depending on the course of ongoing litigation, the Federal Government will take no action to implement or enforce theCOVID-19 vaccination requirement pursuant to Executive Order 14043 on Requiring Coronavirus Disease 2019 Vaccination for Federal Employees. Therefore, to the extent a Federal job announcement includes the requirement that applicantsmust be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 pursuant to Executive Order 14043, that requirement does not currently apply. Federal agencies may request information regarding the vaccination status of selected applicants for the purposes of implementing other workplace safety protocols, such as protocols related to masking, physical distancing, testing, travel, and quarantine.

Other Information: Participation in the Direct Deposit/Electronic Fund Transfer within 30 days of employment is required. We utilize E-Verify to confirm selectee’s eligibility to work in the United States. The Department of the Navy (DON) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, reprisal, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, or any other non-merit factor.

How to Apply: Interested applicants may apply online via USAJobs at: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/699911800 Submit a completed NAF Application Formand Declaration Form 306 available to download at www.navylifepnw.com/jobs. You may email applications to: CP-Personnel.cnrnw@navy.mil or fax: 360-396-5445.

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