Recreation Assistant (Beach Adventure Lifeguard) - White Plains Beach

Summary This position is assigned to both Hickam Beach and White Plains Beach, a section of the Outdoor Recreation Division, Morale, Welfare and Recreation, Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam (JBPHH). The purpose of this position is to enforce rules and regulations pertaining to ocean safety, maintenance of facilities and equipment and, provide instructional classes and activities. Learn more about this agency Requirements Conditions of Employment Must pass all applicable records and background check. Must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of employment. Qualifications Resumes must include information which demonstrates experience and knowledge, skills, and ability (KSAs) as they relate to this position. Applicants are encouraged to be clear and specific when describing their experience level and KSAs. A qualified candidate must possess: FACTOR 1. KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION: Must have an approved and current nationally recognized certification of lifesaving and water rescue methods and skills, basic first aid training, and CPR (both child and adult) training. Must have experience and a working familiarity with rescue and recovery procedures. Must be able to perform first aid, CPR, and preventative water safety. Must have an understanding and working familiarity with the routines and procedures followed in group activities or programs; and practical knowledge and/ or experience of recreational activities and equipment, rules and procedures in a recreation program activity. Must be familiar with and be able to use boating and recreation equipment in an aquatics setting. Must have a general familiarity of snorkeling, fishing, stand-up paddle boarding and surfing. Must be able to perform general facility upkeep and maintenance such as cleaning and minor equipment repairs. Must have experience which provides a practical knowledge of swimming activities, surf rescues, rules and procedures. Skill in the use and maintenance of various pool and safety equipment is desirable. FACTOR 2. SUPERVISORY CONTROLS: Works under the general supervision of the Outdoor Recreation Director, Beach Aquatics Manager, head lifeguard and or Harbor Operations Manager. Assignments are to be received orally and as written policy directives for which the incumbent is responsible for independently completing. Review of the work is through evaluation of assigned programs in terms of degree of participation, safety, training, property accountability and condition of facilities. FACTOR 3. GUIDELINES: Operates within the scope of published guidelines as set forth by JBPHH Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) and higher authority policy. Specific guidelines are available for reference purposes. Incumbent monitors equipment, takes head counts, observes and documents weather and ocean conditions and reports discrepancies to immediate supervisors. Conducts classes, workshops, excursions and trips recreational in nature based on guidelines, SOPs and Outdoor Recreation policies. FACTOR 4. COMPLEXITY: The work consists of delivering various forms of aquatic and outdoor programs to meet the expressed requirement of the customers served. Variations in the work depend on changes in patron usage, types of patrons, programming and the types of materials on hand with which to accomplish the task Programs are varied from time to time to meet patron needs. FACTOR 5. SCOPE AND EFFECT: The work affects the efficiency of the daily operation of the Outdoor Recreation, Beach and adventure program. The purpose of the work is to promote healthy recreation, in a first-rate facility and enhance the well-being and morale of the military community. FACTOR 6. PERSONAL CONTACTS: Incumbent has contact with a wide variety of customers and co-workers. Outside contacts may include business vendors and personnel of the Army, Air Force, Coast guard and Marine Corps involved with Outdoor Recreation operations. FACTOR 7. PURPOSE OF CONTACTS: Contacts are for the purpose of providing safety, activities and customer services on the installation and within the surrounding civilian community and to resolve operating issues to assure effective, efficient, and safe operations of the beach. FACTOR 8. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Work requires physical dexterity while swimming and considerable standing, sitting, walking, stooping and lifting (40 lbs. maximum) materials. FACTOR 9. WORKING ENVIRONMENT: Incumbent works mainly outdoors with exposure to all environmental and weather conditions to include but not limited to sun exposure, wind, rain, storms, high waves, and unusual ocean conditions. FACTOR 10. OTIIER REOUTREMENTS: Position requires satisfactory completion of a National Agency Check Education This position does not have a positive education requirement. Additional information Salary is dependent on experience and/or education. Executive Order 12564 requires a Federal workplace free of illegal drugs. According to the Executive Order, all Federal employees are required to remain drug free throughout their employment. Commander, Navy Installations Command is a Drug-Free Federal Workplace. The use of illegal drugs will not be tolerated, and use of or intoxication by illegal drugs will result in penalties up to and including removal from Federal Service. Some positions have special requirements. Selection may be tentative pending the completion of these requirements. Applicants may be required to submit proof of education, participate in medical screening, drug testing, etc. All selections are contingent upon satisfactory employment reference checks. Employment is subject to successful National Agency Background Check. Occupants of this position must maintain the privacy of official work information and data and demonstrate the highest level of ethical conduct. Read more Benefits Review our benefits