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Recreation Aid (Lifeguard)

Commander, Navy Installations Command · Department of the Navy · Chinhae, South Korea

Federal agencyNF-01Vets' preference
At a glance

A flexible: may work between 0-40 hours/ week depending on facility needs. job with Commander, Navy Installations Command in Chinhae, South Korea. It pays $15.25$16.50 per hour (annualised at 2,087 hours) at grade NF-01. Applications close on Dec 31, 2026 — 106 days left.

Working pattern
On site
Who can apply
Family of overseas employees, Military spouses, Open to the public
Veterans
Veterans' preference applies
Clearance
Other

Main duties

  • 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.
The original posting

Full details

About the role

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.

What you will do

  • 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.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement

How you will be evaluated

All resumes will be reviewed to determine if they meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement and will be rated based on the information provided in the resume to determine the level of knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) related to the job requirements.

Using the qualifications of the position, a predetermined rating criterion of KSAs will be used for each resume. Best qualified applicants will be referred to the hiring manager.

Documents you must provide

  • The following documents are required at the time of application: Resumes limited to two pages If claiming Department of Defense (DOD) Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) Business Based Action (BBA) priority consideration: provide a copy of the notice of separation.
  • Proof of SOFA sponsorship: provide a copy of PCS orders and Family Entry Approval (Military) or Sponsor's Letter of Employment (Civilian) If claiming Military Spouse or Family Member Preference: provide a copy of PCS orders and Family Entry Approval (Military) or Sponsor's Letter of Employment (Civilian) AND a copy of marriage certificate If claiming Veteran's Preference: provide a copy of your DD-214, Member-4 page and any supporting documentation (SF-15, V.A. disability letter, proof of service, etc.).
  • If a current or former Federal Employee: provide a copy of your most recent Personnel Action Report (PAR) or SF-50.
  • If you are an Enlisted Active-Duty Member: provide an approval letter from your command/special Request Chit Note: Applications missing any required document(s) will not be eligible for consideration.

Benefits

NAF Flexible (FLEX) employees are not eligible for benefits or leave accrual.

What to expect next

Using the required qualifications of the position, a standardized rating and ranking criteria of knowledge, skills, and abilities will be used to screen and assess each application. If you provided an email address, you will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application.

Times may vary during the hiring process, as your application status updates/changes you will be notified with a notification letter via email. Please notify us if your contact information changes after the closing date of the announcement.

Also, note that if you provide an email address that is inaccurate or if your mailbox is full or blocked (e.g., Spam Blocker, etc.), you may not receive important communication that could affect your consideration for this position.

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.

Non-US Citizen or Non-US Bona Fide Resident Alien (Non-Green Card Holder) applicants who are SOFA sponsored must provide a completed police record check with at least seven (7) years of history from the embassy/consulate of their country of citizenship upon receipt of a formal job offer.

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