Summary
This position is assigned to the Non-Appropriated Fund (NAF) Fitness, Sports, and Deployed Support Branch; Fleet Readiness; Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC); NSA Naples, Italy. 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
Conditions of Employment
- Male candidates born after December 31, 1959, and at least 18 years of age, are required to certify that they have registered with the Selective Service System (Attach proof of registration).
- Incumbents must satisfactorily complete all background checks, including a fingerprint check and National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI)
- Must pass pre-employment medical examination.
- Minimum age requirement is 16 years.
- Must provide proof of active certification with application.
- Work schedule is subject to change and may include working early mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays and rotating shifts.
Qualifications
Lifeguard, NF-01: Three (3) months of general experience or High School Diploma.
Lifeguard, NF-02: Six (6) months of general experience
and six (6) months of specialized experience equivalent to NF-01
OR two (2) years of education above high school that included at least 12 semester hours in courses related to recreation (e.g. basic psychology, group dynamics, physical education, arts and crafts, etc.).
If qualified at the Enry level, incumbent may be non-competitively promoted to the full performance level upon meeting qualification requirements and at management's discretion.
General experience: any type of work that demonstrates the applicant's ability to perform the work of the position.
Specialized experience: experience at the NF-01 level (or equivalent) that is typically in or related to the work of this position.
Qualified candidates will be evaluated in conjunction with the following Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (K.S.A.):
- Knowledge of pool and waterfront safety rules.
- Knowledge of the beach environment, marine life, and beach and water hazards. (Waterfront Only)
- Knowledge of DoD, DON and CNIC policies and procedures governing aquatic assessment testing and certifications.
- Knowledge of applicable policies and procedures of MWR regarding the use of Aquatic facilities and waterfront operations.
- Knowledge of cash handling procedures.
- Ability to appropriately identify hazards or hazardous situations and identify a patron's need for assistance immediately.
- 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.
- Knowledge of and ability to conduct pool chemical testing, document the results, and adjust chemical imbalances, as directed.
- Skilled or proficient in surf lifesaving techniques and radio communications to perform a safe and efficient rescue operation.
- Ability to exercise control over a large group of people.
- Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
- MUST ATTACH CERTIFICATIONS WHEN YOU APPLY.
MAY BE HIRED AT THE NF-01 OR NF-02 LEVEL DEPENDING ON EXPERIENCE.
Education
If you wish to use education as a substitution for experience, or a combination of education and experience, attach a copy of college transcripts, certificates or other acceptable evidence when applying in order to receive credit.
Benefits
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How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
All resumes will be reviewed to determine if they meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement, and will be rated based on the information provided in the resume to determine the level of knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) related to the job requirements. Using the qualifications of the position, a predetermined rating criterion of KSAs will be used for each resume. Best qualified applicants will be referred to the hiring manager. The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews.
How to Apply
To be considered for this vacancy you must apply and complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 09/30/2025 to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application. To preview the Application Questionnaire, please click the following link:https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12750012It is your responsibility to ensure your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date.
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Next steps
Please ensure that your submission contains all the information requested in the vacancy announcement. If your submission does not provide all the information requested on this form and in the job vacancy announcement, you may lose consideration for the job. Using the required qualifications of the position, a standardized rating and ranking criteria of knowledge, skills, and abilities will be used to screen and assess each application.
If you provided an email address, you will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application. Times may vary during the hiring process, as your application status updates/changes you will be notified with a notification letter via email.
Please notify us if your contact information changes after the closing date of the announcement. Also, note that if you provide an email address that is inaccurate or if your mailbox is full or blocked (e.g., Spam Blocker, etc.), you may not receive important communication that could affect your consideration for this position.