Recreation Aid (Trainee-Lifeguard) NF-01

This position is located at Fort Lee, VA - MWR Battle Drive Pool.

Incentives and Bonuses

• If hired for this position, DFMWR will be paying for the lifeguard certification.
• Incentives will not be paid.

Please note:
This is an open continuous announcement to provide a ready pool of available applicants as needed. Applicants will be referred as vacancies occur.

Qualifications:

Resumes must be two pages (or less). Resumes should clearly demonstrate the applicant's relevant experience, skills, knowledge and abilities as they pertain to this position.

A qualified candidate must possess the following:

• Must be able to swim and participate in the lifeguard certifications

Ability to pass Guard Ready Test (Lifeguard certification):

1. Show proof of age: you need to be 15 by the last scheduled day of your class.
2. Swim 300 yards continuously demonstrating breath control and rhythmic breathing. You may swim using the front crawl, breaststroke or a combination of both. Swimming on the back or side is not allowed. This is the only portion of the class where swim goggles are allowed.
3. Tread water for 2 minutes using only the legs. You should place your hands under your armpits or behind your head.
4. Complete a timed event within 1 minute, 40 seconds.

• Starting in the water, swim 20 yards with your face out of the water. Goggles not allowed.
• Surface dive, feet-first or head-first, to a depth of 7'7" to retrieve a 10-pound dive brick.
• Return to the surface and swim 20 yards on your back to the starting point with both hands holding the brick, keeping your face at or near the surface so you are able to get a breath.You should not swim the distance under water. Candidates must exit the water without using a ladder or steps.

Salary : $15