Recreation Assistant - Lead Lifeguard Job in Panama City, FL

Summary

This job is open to

• The public

  U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Duties

Lead Responsibilities:

• Leads and assists in direction of Recreation Assistant (lifeguard) positions; including monitoring pool activities, and ensures swimmers are well supervised to ensure all applicable policies and procedures of Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR) regarding the use of Aquatic facilities and waterfront operations are followed. Communicates these policies to other staff and patrons.
• Ensures lifeguards perform their duties in compliance with established regulations and instructions that are outlined in applicable manuals and policies and reports infractions to the supervisor.
• Ensures that lifeguards rotate as scheduled and during assigned breaks. Provides relief to lifeguards as required.
• Monitors equipment, takes lead counts and observes conditions of area assigned (e.g., possible hazards, water/chemical conditions, wind and weather) to ensure a safe environment reports discrepancies to immediate supervisor.
• Performs cleaning duties and leads other lifeguard staff in performing of such tasks (i.e. basic janitorial services, vacuuming and skimming) along with routine facility maintenance as assigned by Fitness Director.
• Serves as the primary liaison between the activity, security, medical departments, and Fitness Director during emergency situations. Prepares accident/incident reports during emergency situations and immediately notifies Management of all emergencies.
• Incumbent must inform the Fitness Director and recommend closing swimming area until safe conditions prevail.
• Monitors, establishes and executes daily physical fitness training for water safety staff.
• Interviews and recommends selection of all lifeguard positions to the supervisor.
• Provides introductory orientations to all aquatic's staff.
• May open and close the facility and will serve as the Manager on Duty (MOD) in the absence of the Fitness Director.

• Ensures maintenance work for year-round facility upkeep to include, but not limited to water quality assessments, facility equipment inspections including stands, boards, ropes, and safety gear.
• Conducts and documents pool chemical testing results. Checks chlorine and pH levels on a scheduled basis; notifies Certified Pool Operator or supervisor in order to adjust any chemical imbalances.
• Alerts the Fitness Director of problems with pool equipment and safety issues, when unsafe environmental or health conditions exist.
• Leads and conducts classes, workshops and special events based on established guidelines and standard operating procedures (SOP).
• Administers aquatic assessment testing and certification in accordance with Department of Defense (DoD), Department of the Navy (DON) and CNIC policy.
• Checks identification cards for authorized patrons and collects usage fees, if applicable.
• Initiates rescue and recovery efforts, contacting medical personnel and performing first aid services.

• Manages customer service inquiries and complaints in a diplomatic and professional manner.
• Assists in compilation of time sheets, schedules for the supervisor and enters approved leave in the system in the absence of the supervisor.
• Provides input to assist in the evaluations of employee performance.
• Leads and manages staffing, supplies, equipment, maintenance and upkeep of facilities.
• Supports CNIC's Equal Opportunity (EEO) policy; fosters a work environment free of discrimination, harassment, and/or reprisal; and ensures that all staff are valued, respected and receive equitable treatment.
• Monitors cash handling in accordance with established policies.
• Ensures all lifeguard staff attends continuous training programs and are able to execute emergency action plans in their areas.

• Work consists of delivering various forms of aquatic programs to meet the expressed requirement of the customers served. Variations in the work depend on changes in patron usage, types of patrons, programming and the types of materials on hand with which to accomplish the task. Programs are varied from time to time to meet patron needs.

• Contacts are with a wide variety of customers to include military officers, enlisted personnel, retirees, family members, other patrons; co-workers contacts may include MWR employees, supervisors, managers, installation management officials, regional and CNIC staff along with DOD/DON components. Incumbent may also have regular contact with safety officials, preventative medicine and first responders.

• The purpose of contact is to plan, implement, and administer Aquatics programs; motivate participants; arrange staff assistance; resolve problems; enforce policies and procedures; provide customer service; increase participation; protect he well-being of the patrons/staff and promote quality of life programs.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• Must meet Federal Employment suitability requirements and successful completion of background investigation. Background investigations are conducted using fingerprint identification and completion of background inquiry forms.
• Must successfully pass the E-verify employment verification check. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of employment.
• A valid State driver's license is required to operate motor vehicles.
• Must have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer.
• You must go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the Form I-9.
• Must provide proof of U.S. Citizenship or U.S. National.
• May be required to pass pre-employment examinations.
• Position requires and will have irregular work hours to include early morning shifts and late-night shifts, evenings, weekends and holidays when there are special events or programs.
• Must hold an Emergency First Responder of CPR/First Aid certification or be able to obtain within 30 days of employment.

How You Will Be Evaluated

Required Documents

How to Apply

To begin the process, click on the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USA JOBS account.

Application process is submitted through your USA JOBS account. Resumes/ Applications received other than by USA JOBS will be destroyed and will not be considered.

It is the applicant's responsibility to verify all the information in their resume and documents; HR will not modify documents submitted by an applicant. All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement and clearly documented in the resume.

Qualifications must be clearly verifiable in your resume. Government positions must include pay plan, series, grade, to and from dates, and government agency/department.

Where a first cut-off date is indicated, a selection may be made from the resumes/applications received as of the specified first cut-off date. Completed applications (resume, supporting documentation, etc.) must be received by 11:59pm Eastern Time on the cut-off/closing date. If more than one resume is received, only the last resume received will be reviewed.

Please see the "REQUIRED DOCUMENTS" section and review the applicant checklist link to determine if there are other documents you are required to submit. You must submit all required documentation or you will not be considered for the position. Failure to submit all the required documentation may result in not be considered for the position.

The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 02/24/2025 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/12692248It 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

All applicants will be notified regarding their status by email. Applicants will either be contacted by email for an interview or sent an email of non-selection 3-6 weeks after the announcement closing date. Please notify us if your contact information changes after the closing date of the announcement. Also, note that communication is performed via email if you do not read your email, provide an inaccurate email address and/ 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.