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Recreation Assistant (Lifeguard)

Commander, Navy Installations Command · Department of the Navy

This job in plain English

This job is a lifeguard position at the Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) program in Great Lakes, Illinois, run by Commander, Navy Installations Command. The job covers pool and waterfront lifeguarding plus general aquatic support, such as testing and facility checks. The work is intermittent and can include nights, weekends and holidays.

4 vacancies

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.

What you would do

  • Watch swimmers and patrons and enforce pool and waterfront safety rules.
  • Perform water rescues and give CPR or emergency first aid.
  • Test pool chemicals and adjust levels as directed.
  • Give aquatic assessment tests and check patron ID cards.
  • Inspect and clean facilities and equipment, and report hazards.
  • Write accident reports and notify management of emergencies immediately.

Do you qualify for NF-1 to NF-2?

With education: This job does not require any specific education.

Licenses and certifications you need:

  • Valid state driver's license, or the ability to get and keep one
  • Lifeguard Training Certification
  • CPR for the Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Providers
  • First Aid with Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Certification
  • Blood Borne Pathogens certification

How to apply well

What to send:

  • Resume showing your experience, knowledge, skills and abilities for this job
  • Proof of education, training or licensure, including college transcripts if used
  • DD-214, Member-4 page, and supporting papers if claiming veterans' preference
  • Notice of separation if claiming DOD NAF Business Based Action priority
  • Sponsor's PCS orders and marriage certificate if claiming military spouse preference
  • Most recent SF-50 or Personnel Action Report if you are or were a federal employee

How you will be rated: Your resume is checked to see if you meet the basic requirements, then rated on the knowledge, skills and abilities the job needs. You must also complete the online questionnaire. Best qualified applicants go to the hiring manager, and interviews may be held. Missing required documents may make you ineligible or lower your rating.

Tips for this job:

  • Make your resume show specific lifeguard, pool, or water rescue experience and the certifications you hold.
  • Complete the online questionnaire, because you must finish it to be considered.
  • Send every document you claim, such as a DD-214 or transcripts, because missing documents can lower your rating.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Intermittent, 0 to 40 hours a week, including weekdays, weekends and holidays, on morning, afternoon or evening shifts.

Conditions of employment:

  • Pass records and background check
  • Pass E-Verify employment verification check
  • Background investigation (NACI) at hiring and renewed every 5 years
  • Initial and recurring physical agility test
  • Ocean run swim event for waterfront jobs: 1/4 mile run, 500-meter swim, 1/4 mile run
  • Work varied shifts, including nights, weekends and holidays
  • Work with hazardous and biohazardous materials
  • REAL ID or other accepted ID for base access starting May 7, 2025
  • Must follow the Drug-Free Federal Workplace policy
  • Selection may be tentative until requirements are completed

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
$17.00 – $19.00 per hour
Pay scale and grade
NF-1 to NF-2 · Nonappropriated fund
Location
Great Lakes, Illinois
Appointment
Permanent
Work schedule
Intermittent
Service
Competitive
Openings
4
Security clearance
Other
Travel
Not required
Drug test
Not required
Supervisory
No
Occupation
Recreation Aid And Assistant (0189)
Announcement
27-13106927

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