Qualification Requirements are:
Possesses demonstrated experience in planning, administering and executing aquatic programs. This experience may have been gained managing indoor or outdoor aquatic programs and facilities. Required experience must have been equivalent to the next lower grade level. An undergraduate or graduate degree in related fields such as physical education or kinesiology may be substituted for six (6) months of the required work experience.
Ability to obtain within six (6) months of employment, and maintain, the following certifications:
- American Red Cross Lifeguarding and First Aid
- CPR for the Professional Rescuer/AED
- Lifeguard Instructor (Red Cross)
- Water Safety Instructor (Red Cross)
- Aquatic Facilities Operator (AFO)
In addition, for facilities that use Oxygen Administration "O2 bottles" the O2 Administration Certification (Red Cross or Installation offered training) must be obtained within two weeks of reporting for duty.
Applicants meeting the following will be considered Highly Preferred:
1. Lifeguard Instructor Trainer (Red Cross)
2. Water Safety Instructor Trainer (Red Cross)
3. Equipment Repairer (Safe Operation and Basic Maintenance Repair)
4. Nationally Recognized Basic Fitness Trainer Certification OR Aquatic Exercise Association Instructor
5. Adapted Aquatics Instructor
6. SCUBA Diving Instructor (PADI, NAUI, YMCA or equivalent)
**Applicants that meet the Highly Preferred criteria will be referred to management for consideration first. All others will be referred if management does not make a selection from the Highly Preferred list**
PLEASE NOTE: Your resume must reflect the qualifications stated in the announcement and questionnaire to be rated eligible. You must also include the Highly Preferred criteria in your resume, if applicable.