Recreation Aid (Lifeguard) Job in Chinhae, South Korea

Vacancy No. FFR25-0114 Department Commander, Navy Installations
Salary $15.25 to $16.50 Grade 1 to 1
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Part-time
Open Date 2/27/2025 Close Date 12/31/2025
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Status Candidates
Locations:
Chinhae, South Korea


Summary

This position is located in the Sports, Fitness, and Aquatics Branch, of the Community Services Department, Community Support, Commander Navy Region Korea. The primary purpose of this position is to function as a lifeguard responsible for safeguarding the lives of persons using the respective swimming pool to which assigned.

This job is open to

Clarification from the agency

WHO MAY APPLY: Applicants with SOFA Sponsorship ONLY. This includes applicants with current Military Spouse Preference, Family member preference, active-duty service member (with their command's approval), and current CNIC employees within the local commuting area.

Duties

  • Remains alert and continuously observe swimming area to ensure all water safety rules are observed by swimmers.
  • Ensures that all swimmers in the water are accounted for at all times.
  • Performs rescue work and when necessary, renders first aid until such time as qualified doctor or other emergency personnel are present. In case of a serious accident will call for an ambulance.
  • Prepares complete accident report. Alerts supervisor of unusual circumstances.
  • Ensures safety of patrons and other staff at all times.
  • Request that patrons that do not obey pool rules/regulations leave the pool area. If they refuse, security is notified.
  • Recommends to the supervisor those patrons who should be recommended to be banned from the pool.
  • Determines patron eligibility and provides quality customer services to patrons.
  • Answers questions and provides program information to patrons.
  • May assist with scheduled pool parties after hours of operation or with a base wide special event.
  • Performs any necessary housekeeping tasks to ensure proper standards of cleanliness, sanitation and appearance of pool and related facilities (vacuuming pool, cleaning deck, etc.)
  • Inspects pool and surrounding area ensuring cleanliness and safety at all times.
  • Checks chlorine and PH levels on a scheduled basis. Immediately communicates problems or concerns of the aquatic environment to the aquatics manager.
  • Maintains daily logs and records.
  • Must Maintain a high level of physical fitness including the ability to swim 250yards in under 5:00 minutes.
  • Performs other related duties assigned.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • Satisfactorily complete all background checks to include National Agency Check with Written Inquiries (NACI).
  • Incumbent must be able to work varied work schedules to include evenings, weekends, and holidays.
  • Incumbent must obtain their lifeguard certification within the first 90 days of employment.
  • Incumbent MUST obtain their Basic First Aid certification within the first 90 days 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 possess the following:
  • Understanding of and ability to enforce rigid safety regulations to ensure maximum protection of swimmers.
  • Must have tact and diplomacy and the ability to relate well with patrons.
  • Must be able to understand both oral and written instructions provided by supervisor.
  • Knowledge of emergency water safety procedures, policies, written instructions and directives.
  • Ability to use equipment to take pool readings.
  • Dexterity to handle a person in the water who may panic or be unconscious.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement

Additional information

  • Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
  • Employees (and family members) who require medical or dental care in the overseas location will be responsible for obtaining and paying for such care. Access for civilian employees and their families to military medical and dental treatment facilities is on a space-available and reimbursable basis only.
  • All candidates must reside within the commuting area.
  • Recruitment/Relocation Incentives Offered: No
  • NAF Flexible (FLEX) employees are not eligible for benefits or leave accrual.
  • Open to applciants 16 and older
  • U.S. Citizenship Requirements:
    • Must be a U.S. citizen

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.

Required Documents

The following documents are required at the time of application:

  • Resume
  • If claiming Department of Defense (DOD) Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) Business Based Action (BBA) priority consideration: provide a copy of the notice of separation
  • If claiming Family Member Preference: provide a copy of PCS orders and Family Entry Approval (Military) or Sponsor's Letter of Employment (Civilian)
  • If claiming Veteran's Preference: provide a copy of your DD-214, Member-4 page and any supporting documentation (SF-15, V.A. disability letter, proof of service, etc.)
  • If a current or former Federal Employee: provide a copy of your most recent Personnel Action Report (PAR) or SF-50

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

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 12/31/2025 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/12699266It 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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DON is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, reprisal, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, or any other non-merit factor. The DON provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. Applicants with disabilities who believe they may require reasonable accommodation(s) should email their request to MILL_HQ_NAF_HR.FCT@navy.mil to ensure proper consideration is given.

Agency contact information

CNRJ NAF Human Resources
Address
Commander, Navy Region Korea
CNRJ NAF HRO (N941)
PSC 473 Box 12
FPO, AP 96349-0001
US

Next steps

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All applicants will be notified regarding their status by email. Applicants will either be contacted for an interview or sent an email of non-selection 3-6 weeks after the announcement cut-off date. Please note that if you provide an inaccurate email address or if your mailbox is full or blocked (e.g., spam-blocker), you may not receive important communication that could affect your consideration for this position. This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies within 60 days of issuance of selection certificate.


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