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Lifeguard, Nf-02/Flx, McAs Futenma

U.S. Marine Corps · Department of the Navy

This job in plain English

This is a 1-vacancy lifeguard job at Camp Futenma (MCAS Futenma) in Japan, run by Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS), a nonappropriated fund employer that is part of the U.S. Marine Corps. You watch swimmers, enforce pool safety, and respond to water and medical emergencies. The job is shift work that includes nights, weekends, and holidays, and only people living in Okinawa or arriving on official orders to Okinawa can apply.

1 vacancy

Can you apply?

Yes, if you are a U.S. citizen: this job is open to everyone.

  • Open to everyoneAny U.S. citizen or national can apply. Some jobs also accept non-citizens; the announcement says so.

This job is open to the public. You must be a U.S. citizen, a U.S. national, or someone who owes allegiance to the U.S., and you must live in Okinawa or be arriving on official government orders to Okinawa.

What you would do

  • Watch swimmers continuously and count patrons every hour.
  • Warn patrons who swim too far or are in danger.
  • Perform water and land rescues and give emergency first aid.
  • Give CPR, AED, and oxygen care during medical emergencies.
  • Enforce pool safety rules and run opening and closing procedures.

Do you qualify for NF-2?

With experience: Six months of experience as a pool lifeguard is preferred. No grade-level experience requirement is stated.

Licenses and certifications you need:

  • Lifeguard training certification, current or obtained within 30 days of hire
  • CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer, or equivalent, current or obtained within 30 days of hire
  • Standard First Aid, or equivalent, current or obtained within 30 days of hire

How to apply well

What to send:

  • Resume of no more than 2 pages
  • Education or certification certificates, if applicable
  • DD-214 Member Copy, if you have prior military service
  • Social Security card, which must be presented during the application process
  • Military spouses: copy of your sponsor's orders
  • Transition Assistance applicants: written request and ID card stamped TA in red

How you will be rated: Your application and resume are checked against the listed qualifications, and the best qualified applicant is selected. Missing required information can make you ineligible or lower your rating.

Tips for this job:

  • Keep your resume to 2 pages or fewer; longer resumes will not be considered.
  • Apply only online through the MCCS Careers site, since emailed or mailed resumes are not considered.
  • List your lifeguard, CPR/AED, and first aid certifications on your resume and attach the certificates.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Shift work, including nights, weekends, and holidays. A flexible schedule is required.

Conditions of employment:

  • Must be at least 15 years old
  • Pass an initial and recurring physical test: swimming, treading water, and timed brick retrieval
  • Must accept a flexible schedule with nights, weekends, and holidays
  • Tier 1 background check, plus childcare background checks
  • Blood and Body Fluids medical certification within 60 days of start date
  • Must lift up to 45 lbs alone; heavier objects need help
  • Drug-free workplace; illegal drug use is not tolerated
  • Direct deposit of net pay is required
  • Position may change to part-time or full-time at management's discretion

We wrote this summary automatically from the official announcement. The announcement on USAJOBS is the only one that counts: read it before you apply.

Job details

Salary
$16.00 – $17.00 per hour
Pay scale and grade
NF-2 · Nonappropriated fund
Location
Futenma, Japan
Appointment
Permanent
Work schedule
Shift work
Service
Competitive
Openings
1
Security clearance
Not Required
Travel
25% or less
Drug test
Not required
Supervisory
No
Occupation
Recreation Aid And Assistant (0189)
Announcement
79375

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