Marine Corps Community Services

MCCS Job Opening Information

Position/Grade

Lifeguard, NF-0189-02 (Not to Exceed 10/21/2025)

Location

MCCS Lejeune-New River, North Carolina

Type of Appointment

Flexible

Open Date

06/12/2025

Close Date

09/10/2025

Who May Apply

All Sources

Salary

$16.66 per hour

Hours of Operation

Must be able to work rotating shifts to include evenings, weekends and holidays.

[ ] Health Card Required[X] Background Check Required[ ] Gun Control[ ] Drug Testing Position (DTP)[ ] Valid Driver's License Required

Job Summary

This position is located with the Semper Fit Division at various pools.

Why Choose MCCS?

Here at MCCS, we believe in meaningful connections and opportunities for you to build and develop skills that will span throughout your entire career, and creating positive relationships that will last a lifetime. We provide our Marines, Sailors, and their families with everyday services and support. We believe in serving those who serve. Joining our world-renowned team also comes with some amazing benefits:

• 401(k) Flex Savings Plan through Fidelity.
• Tax-free shopping.
• Access to MCCS facilities such as the child development centers, gyms, movie theaters, bowling centers, pools, golf course, auto skills center, outdoor recreation and more!
• Professional training opportunities to build and develop new skills.

Major Duties

What to Expect

• Responsible for maintaining order at the swimming pool facility. Maintains continuous surveillance of patrons in swimming pools.
• Performs rescue work, promptly renders emergency first aid, and calls for medical assistance as necessary.
• Instructs patrons on proper swimming pool etiquette and techniques.
• Responsible for conducting opening and closing procedures of the facility.
• Responsible for the cleanliness of the buildings and grounds at the pool areas.
• Must be able to lift and carry objects up to 45lbs independently and objects over 45lbs with assistance is required, while performing normal duties in the area.
• May perform work that poses physical demands beyond normal requirements during rescue.
• Work may be performed in settings where exposure to moderate discomforts, high temperatures, and/or adverse weather conditions exist.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

What are we looking for?

• Must be at least 15 years old.
• Six months of experience as a pool lifeguard is preferred.
• Possess current nationally recognized certifications: Lifeguard training, CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer or equivalent, Standard First Aid or equivalent.
• Ability to use and perform maintenance of pool equipment.
• Understanding of and the ability to enforce rigid safety regulations to ensure maximum protection of swimmers.
• Ability to use equipment to take pool readings.
• Must be able to pass an initial and recurrent physical ability test.
• National and state background checks are required.

How To Apply

STEP 1 - Qualify with Application and/or Resume.

You must meet the experience requirements described above under Qualifications. Your application and/or resume must clearly demonstrate your relevant experience to qualify. You must include employer, position title, position start date (mm/yyyy) and end date (mm/yyyy), pay grade (as applicable) for each position listed.

Internship and volunteer positions listed must also include the start date month and year (mm/yyyy) and end date month and year (mm/yyyy).

There is a certification requirement. Step 3 must also be completed to qualify.

STEP 2 - Submit application and/or upload resume online at: https://careers.usmc-mccs.org/

STEP 3 - Certification copies, (REQUIRED)

A current Lifeguard Training, CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer or equivalent, Standard First Aid or equivalent, Water Safety Instructor or equivalent certification is required for this position. For consideration, you must upload a copy of your certification/license as an attachment to your profile under "My Job Applications" https://careers.usmc-mccs.org/. Applications received without a certification/license will be ineligible for consideration.

STEP 4 - If prior military, upload a copy of your DD214 Member 4 or Service 2 Copy as an attachment to your profile under "My Job Applications" https://careers.usmc-mccs.org/.

STEP 5 - Employment Preferences, May be requested for positions graded NF-3 and below, Crafts and Trades (NA, NL, & NS), and Child & Youth (CY) positions. If you are using an employment preference, please use this chart below to ensure your application includes the correct required documents to verify eligibility.

PREFERENCE

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Military Spouses

1. Furnish a copy of the PCS order identifying a dependents-authorized move and the sponsor's reporting date to the new duty location.
2. Submit a current application or resume.
3. For spouses with current or prior Federal service, submit a copy of the most recent performance appraisal rating and, if applicable, documentation of appointment eligibility.

Veterans

Copy of DD214 citing general or honorable discharge.

Persons with Disabilities

Proof of Disability Documentation from: doctor, licensed medical professional, licensed rehabilitation professional, or any federal, state, District of Columbia, or US territory agency that issues or provides disability benefits.

Spouses of relocating active-duty military members applying through Military Spouse Preference Program must upload all documents listed above. Spousal Preference applicants hired in a flexible position will not lose their spousal preference eligibility until declination or acceptance of a regular Full-Time or Part-Time position. Spousal Preference may only be utilized once for each permanent relocation.

As applicable, upload all required documents above to your profile under "My Job Applications" in the MCCS Careers application portal https://careers.usmc-mccs.org/.

STEP 6 - If applicable, upload a copy of your Transition Assistance form and copy of ID card with "TA" stamped on front of card as an attachment to your profile under "My Job Applications" https://careers.usmc-mccs.org/.

Transition Assistance Program: (May be requested for positions graded NF-3 below or equivalent) Involuntarily separated members of the armed forces and eligible family members applying through the Transition Assistance Program must upload all documents listed above in Step 6.

STEP 7 - Before you press "Submit Application", be sure all requested documents have been attached or uploaded.

It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that information entered, uploaded, or submitted is received, legible and accurate. HR will not modify applications, resumes, or add missing attachments. To return to a previous or incomplete application, log into your MCCS user account.

Resumes/applications emailed or mailed will not be considered for this vacancy announcement.

ALL ONLINE APPLICATIONS AND REQUIRED DOCUMENTS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 11:59PM EASTERN STANDARD TIME (EST) ON THE CLOSING DATE LISTED IN THE JOB POSTING.

Closing Statement

GENERAL INFORMATION:

Applicants are assured of equal consideration regardless of race, age, color, religion, national origin, sex, GINA, political affiliation, membership or non-membership in an employee organization, marital status, physical handicap which has no bearing on the ability to perform the duties of the position. This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis.

It is Department of Navy (DON) policy to provide a workplace free of discrimination and retaliation. The DON No Fear Act policy link is provided for your review: https://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Site/Pages/No-Fear-Act.aspx

As part of the employment process, Human Resources Division may obtain a Criminal Record Check and/or an Investigative Consumer Report. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a Tier 1 (T1) Level Background Check Investigation. For all positions requiring access to firearms or ammunition, the Federal Government is prohibited from employing individuals in these positions who have ever been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence, or a felony crime of domestic violence adjudged on or after 27 November 2002. Selectees for such positions must submit a completed DD Form 2760, Qualification to Possess Firearms or Ammunition, before a final job offer can be made.

Direct Deposit of total NET pay is mandatory as a condition of employment for all appointments to positions within MCCS.

This activity is a Drug-free workplace. The use of illegal drugs by NAF employees, whether on or off duty, cannot and will not be tolerated. Federal employees have a right to a safe and secure workplace, and Marines, sailors, and their family members have a right to a reliable and productive Federal workforce. Marijuana is a Schedule I drug under the Controlled Substances Act and therefore use of marijuana is illegal under Federal law regardless of State laws.

Vacancies may be filled by methods other than internal competitive procedures when it appears that the best qualified person can be obtained from other sources. To be considered for non-competitive appointment (e.g. transfer eligible or reinstatement eligible) you must list your current/former highest previous permanent grade held as a regular part-time or full-time department of defense non-appropriated fund employee.

Individuals selected from a vacancy announcement advertised for a flexible position may be changed to part-time or full-time at management's discretion without further competition.

Individuals selected for a Not to Exceed (NTE) position may be converted to permanent noncompetitive.

CONTACT US:

For any questions and/or any technical difficulties navigating through or using the Career Page send an email to vacancies.lejeune@usmc-mccs.org or contact us at (910) 451- JOBS (5627). Applications nor documents will not be accepted via email.

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