Description:
This position is assigned to the Non-Appropriated Fund (NAF) Fitness, Sports, and Deployed Forces Support Branch; Fleet Readiness; Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC); Naval Base Ventura County. Incumbent provides lifeguard duties; is responsible for safeguarding the lives of persons at the assigned work area; assists with Aquatic training, education, and general support at the installation.Requirements:
- Knowledge of pool and waterfront safety rules.
- Knowledge of the beach environment, marine life, and beach and water hazard is required for waterfront lifeguard positions.
- Knowledge of DoD, DON, CNIC, and MWR policies and procedures governing aquatic assessment testing and certifications and use of Aquatic facilities and waterfront operations.
- Knowledge of cash handling procedures, if applicable.
- Knowledge of and ability to conduct pool chemical testing, document the results, and adjust chemical imbalances, as directed.
- Skill in and ability to provide training.
- Skilled or proficient in surf lifesaving techniques and radio communications to perform a safe and efficient rescue operation.
- Ability to appropriately identify hazards or hazardous situations and identify a patron's need for assistance immediately.
- Ability to act decisively and immediately in any situation which could result in harm to a patron by identifying a patron in distress.
- Ability to tactfully, but forcefully, provide instruction on water safety, facility rules and regulations, and enforce them.
- Ability to conduct routine safety inspections of the facility and pool area to ensure they meet environmental health standards.
- Ability to exercise control over a large group of people.
- Ability to perform the full range of work leader responsibilities.
- Ability to direct the work of subordinate staff and appropriately manage conflict.
Jan 21, 2026;
from:
usajobs.gov