What are the responsibilities and job description for the Water Safety Instructor (WSI) position at NavyMWR NDW?
Duties
Instructs various levels of swimming including various strokes (e.g., front crawl, back crawl, elementary backstroke, breaststroke, sidestroke, butterfly, etc.). Teaches students from age groups of infant through adult.
Instructs basic diving, safety and survival skills to students.
Works with lifeguards to ensure swim lessons are safe at all times.
Enforces pool safety standards and facility operational rules for all individuals using the facilities.
Plans and organizes instruction methods and goals that support the general teaching outlines provided by the Aquatics Program Manager and the certifying organization.
Organizes and directs activities of students in order to provide a high level of quality instruction for all pool patrons.
Develops swim program according to student's ability and promotes students to higher level s of swimming according to their skills.
Provides individual feedback to parents/guardians regarding student's swimming developments and achievements.
Provides introductory equipment orientations, when needed.
Inspects equipment used for swim instruction, ensuring they are within the condition required by environmental health standards. Informs supervisor of deficiencies.
Administers aquatic assessment testing and certification in accordance with Department of Defense (DoD), Department of the Navy (DON) and CNIC policy.
Completes and submits records and documentation of completed lessons to the Aquatics Program Manager and the American Red Cross office.
Works with the Aquatics Program Manager on an on-going basis to upgrade, improve and refine individual teaching skills related to teaching effective swimming lessons to various age groups and various skill levels.
Prepares and completes accident/incident reports during emergency situations. Notifies management of all emergencies immediately.
Works with hazardous materials (e.g., cleaning agents, pool chemicals, etc.).
Checks identification cards to ensure proper patron usage.
s organize and assists in the development of special programs, activities or instruction.
Completes regular cleaning and tidying of equipment used for swim lessons to ensure the maintenance of a safe environment for staff and patrons.
Answers telephone providing information in regards to facility hours of operation, upcoming special events and programs, etc.
Completes the Daily Activity Reports, handling cash where fees apply, verifying the amount of money collected and dropping the cashier bag in the drop safe.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- MUST submit ALL of the following current, active certifications: Water Safety Instructor, Lifeguard Certification, CPR for professional Rescuers, First Aid to include automated external defibrillator, and blood borne pathogens.
- Must have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer
- Must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of employment
Qualifications
MUST SUBMIT ALL FIVE (5) OF THE FOLLOWING CURRENT, VALID CERTIFICATIONS WITH RESUME.
FAILURE TO PROVIDE ALL CERTIFICATIONS WILL RESULT IN THE APPLICANT NOT BEING CONSIDERED FOR THE POSITION.
- Water Safety Instructor
- Lifeguard Certification
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation for the Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Providers
- First Aid to include Automated External Defibrillator Certification
- Blood Borne Pathogens
- Knowledge of the organization's instructional methods and goals.
- Knowledge of DoD, DON, and CNIC aquatic assessment and testing policy.
- Knowledge of basic water safety equipment utilized for various age groups.
- Knowledge of basic first aid procedures to include automated external defibrillator and blood borne pathogens.
- Knowledge of basic arithmetic to compute charges, disperse change accurately, and prepare reports.
- Knowledge of cash handling procedures.
- Ability to complete a 300 yard swim in less than 10 minutes.
- Ability to assess and provide instruction on various swimming skills, basic diving, and water safety skills to various age groups ranging from infant through adult.
- Ability to plan and organize appropriate skill- and age-based swimming instruction.
- Ability to handle/rescue persons in the water of various sizes, who may panic or be unconscious.
- Ability to enforce rigid safety regulations to ensure maximum protection of swimmers.
- Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Must be able to work varied work schedules to include holidays, weekends, and evenings. Must be able to work with hazardous materials (e.g., cleaning agents, pool chemicals, etc.).
Salary is dependent on experience and/or education. Some positions have special requirements.
Selectee may be required to complete a one (1) year probationary period. Participation in Direct Deposit/Electronic Fund Transfer within the first 30 days of employment is required. We utilize E-Verify to confirm selectee's eligibility to work in the United States. Salary is dependent on experience and/or education. This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies within 60 days of issuance of selection certificate.
Spouses of active duty military members of the Armed Forces may receive preference in hiring under this announcement if they are among the best qualified referred and are within reach of selection. Spouse Preference does not apply to NF 04 and NF 05 positions. Please clearly identify in your application that you are asking for spouse preference and complete the Request for Military Spouse Preference form and submit a copy of current PCS orders. Failure to submit current PCS orders with application will prevent spousal preference from being granted. Acceptance or declination of a regular full or part-time non-appropriated or appropriated fund position ends your ability to claim this preference.
For positions requiring travel more than twice per year, selectee may be required to obtain and maintain in good standing a Government-issued Travel Card for official government travel purposes.
Executive Order 12564 requires a Federal workplace free of illegal drugs. According to the Executive Order, all Federal employees are required to remain drug free throughout their employment. Commander, Navy Installations Command is a Drug-Free Federal Workplace. The use of illegal drugs will not be tolerated, and use of or intoxication by illegal drugs will result in penalties up to and including removal from Federal Service.
SELECTIVE SERVICE REQUIREMENT: If you are a male born after December 31,1959 and at least 18 years of age, employment law (5 U.S.C. 3328) requires that you must register with the Selective Service System (military draft), unless you meet certain exemptions. If applicable, failure to register will prevent you from being considered for employment. To register, please visit the Selective Service web site at https://www.sss.gov/register/ .
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:
- Résumé
- Copies of ALL current, active Lifeguard, CPR, Water Safety Instructor, First Aid to include Automated External Defibrillator Certification, and Blood Borne Pathogen C ertifications
- Proof of education/training: if applicable, provide a copy of your awarded/conferred college transcript(s), if degree hasn't been conferred provide copy of HS Diploma, GED, or equivalent
- 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 Military Spouse Preference: provide a copy of the sponsor's Permanent Change of Station (PCS) orders and a marriage certificate at the time of application
- 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
Note: When submitting transcripts for an Associate degree or higher, proof of a high school diploma or equivalent is not required. All transcripts MUST show student's name, the name of the awarding university or educational institution, degree type, awarded/conferred date, and the field of study (major). If your degree has not been awarded and/or you possess certificates of completion for DoD approved competency-based training courses, and/or a valid CDA/MSA credential(s), you MUST also provide a copy of your HS Diploma or equivalent. Altered transcripts will not be accepted.
Transcripts from foreign colleges must be evaluated for U.S. equivalency in order to be considered. Applicants are responsible to obtain and submit proof of creditability of education as evaluated by a credentialing agency which is a private U.S. organization. Credential evaluations are not free and applicants are responsible for the cost of the selected service. Foreign high school transcripts or diplomas do not require credential evaluation but must be in English or a certified translation.
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.
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 06/09/2024 to receive consideration.
To preview the Application Questionnaire, please click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12434684
To begin, 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.
It 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.
Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=Applicant To verify or check the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account . Once logged in, the Welcome screen lists your applications, your application status and the date it was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means https://www.usajobs.gov//how-to/application/status.
The Department of the Navy (DON) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Applicants are assured of equal consideration regardless of 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. This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. Applicants with disabilities who believe they may require reasonable accommodations should email their request to nsapplications@nhr-ma.com to ensure proper consideration is given. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis.
Agency contact information
NDW NAF HR
ndwnafhr@us.navy.mil
Address
47402 Buse Rd
Bldg 467
Patuxent River, MD 20670
US
Open & closing dates
06/03/2024 to 06/09/2024
Salary
$18 - $19.50 per hour
Pay scale & grade
NF 2
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
- Indian Head, MD
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
No
Travel Required
Not required
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Seasonal - Approximate Schedule: 1 April through 14 September
Work schedule
Intermittent - 0-40 Hours per week as needed. May include nights and weekends
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
None
Job family (Series)
0189 Recreation Aid And Assistant
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Other
Drug test
No
Position sensitivity and risk
Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk
Trust determination process
Suitability/Fitness
Announcement number
24-12434684
Control number
793932600
Salary : $18 - $20
