Recreation Assistant (Sailing Instructor) - Hickam Harbor Marina

Summary

This position is assigned to the Non-Appropriated Fund (NAF) Community Programs (N922) Branch; Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR) Recreational Fleet and Family Readiness Support Services (N94); Commander, Navy Region Hawaii, at Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam (JBPHH), Honolulu, HI. The purpose of this position is to perform a variety of duties in support of the MWR recreation program. The incumbent provides instruction on boating safety, sailing and windsurfing.

Duties

Major Duties: Provides instruction on boating safety, sailing and windsurfing. Prepares lesson plans associated with sailing instruction for beginners, intermediate and advanced students. Teaches private one on one and group lessons with no more than 12 students per class. Teaches basic sailing skills, rules of the road; care and maintenance of sails, lines, safety equipment; defines storm signals, navigational aids and buoys.Performs other related duties as assigned. Supervisory Controls: Works under the general supervision of the Outdoor Recreation Manager. Works independently with minimal supervision under the confines of departmental and organizational guidelines, plans and policies. Refers questionable or unusual problems to Management. Guidelines: Incumbent complies with prescribed procedures and follows oral and written instructions. Incumbent is able to keep up with the normal flow of work. All duties are accomplished in a thorough, accurate, and timely manner. Complexity: Incumbent is expected to learn, apply and comply with procedures applicable to the day-to-day operations of the Outdoor Recreation Program. Incumbent is to put forth extra effort during busy periods. Incumbent must know the rules of the Harbor and provide accurate information to customers/students. Scope and Effect: Provide accurate sailing/windsurfing instructions through individual and group lessons. Teaching individuals to respect and follow safety procedures at all times while in the water. Personal Contacts: Incumbent will have one on one contact with customers/students in a safe and professional outdoor setting. Purpose of Contacts: Incumbent will provide guidance and proper procedures to customers/students teaching sailing and windsurfing. Physical Demands: Long periods of sitting and standing may be required. Pushing/pulling and manual labor required. Work Environment: Incumbent works mainly outdoors with exposure to all environmental and weather conditions to include but not limited to wind, rain, storms, high waves, and unusual ocean conditions. 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 must possess: Applicant must demonstrate proficiency in sailing and windsurfing. Applicant must have knowledge of navigational aids, water safety, lifesaving and first aid principles and practices. Must be able to communicate clearly and show ability to instruct. Must know the rules of the Harbor and provide information to customers/students. Must be able to work mainly outdoors with exposure to all environmental and weather conditions but not limited to wind, rain, storms, high waves, and unusual ocean conditions. *** Must be willing to work weekend, nights and holidays***Physical Demands: Long periods of sitting and standing may be required. Pushing/pulling and manual labor required.

Education

This position does not have a positive education requirement. How You Will Be Evaluated

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. Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. *Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered. *Intermittent / Flexible Scheduled employees are ineligible for benefits and paid time off. Other Information

Salary is dependent on experience and/or education. 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. Some positions have special requirements. Selection may be tentative pending the completion of these requirements. Applicants may be required to submit proof of education, participate in medical screening, drug testing, etc. All selections are contingent upon satisfactory employment reference checks. Employment is subject to successful National Agency Background Check. Occupants of this position must maintain the privacy of official work information and data and demonstrate the highest level of ethical conduct.