MWR Recreation Assistant (Lead Lifeguard)

- Performs all waterfront lifeguard responsibilities such as supervising swimmers/patrons and their activities, monitoring all natural water activities, applying first aid, enforcing safety rules and reporting safety hazards to supervisor and performing water rescues as necessary.
- Observes and documents conditions of area assigned (e.g., possible hazards, water/chemical conditions, marine life, wind and weather) to ensure a safe environment, removing hazardous materials when necessary (e.g., floating debris, glass, etc.).
- Performs rescue work, promptly render cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) or emergency first aid, and calls for medical assistance as necessary.
- Marks swim and surf areas with a flag system.
- Operates rescue vehicles (e.g., PWC rescue craft, patrol boats, automobiles), as needed.
- Administers aquatic assessment testing and certification in accordance with Department of Defense (DoD), Department of the Navy (DON) and CNIC policy.
- Provides introductory equipment orientations, when needed. - Checks identification cards for authorized patrons and collects usage fees, if applicable.
- Serves as the primary liaison between the activity, security, medical departments, and Aquatics Program Manager during emergency situations. - Performs cleaning duties (e.g., basic janitorial services, vacuuming, skimming) and routine facility maintenance as assigned by Aquatics Program Manager.
- Inspects stands, boards, ropes, safety gear and condition of the dressing rooms, ensuring they are within the conditions required by environmental health standards. Informs supervisor of deficiencies.
- Uses and maintains care of emergency equipment (e.g., specialized kits and bags, backboards, suction devices, splints, stretchers, monitoring equipment).
- Enforces applicable policies and procedures of Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR) regarding the use of Aquatic facilities and waterfront operations.
- Prepares accident/incident reports during emergency situations. Notifies management of all emergencies immediately.
- Works with hazardous materials (e.g., cleaning agents, pool chemicals).
- Leads and directs the work of lifeguard crew during work shifts, ensuring duties are performed in accordance with established safety regulations and policies.
- Interviews and recommend selection of all lifeguard positions to the Aquatics Program Manager or Fitness Program Director, as needed.
- Schedules, coordinates and conducts in-service training of assigned lifeguards and recreational swimming instructors. Orients new lifeguards to job duties and responsibilities.
- Monitors and tracks all the lifeguards' training requirements and certifications to ensure they are current and/or competent in all rescue techniques to include first aid and CPR.
- Monitors lifeguard rotation schedules, issues directives, and monitors work performance. Recommends personnel actions to the Aquatics Program Manager.
- Assists with the scheduling of lifeguards to ensure adequate coverage of pool areas are maintained during operating hours. Notifies the manager of employee absences and issues.
- Inventories and recognizes when supplies or equipment needs to be ordered and communicates the needs to the Aquatics Program Manager.
- Interfaces with patrons regarding concerns, problems, or any other significant issues. Provides input and feedback while responding to problems.
- Ensures the aquatics programs are occurring as scheduled and assists with the overall management of swimming events.
- Monitors the functions of the aquatics activities and provides input to the Aquatics Program Manager.
- Carries out the full range of work leader responsibilities to include performing in an acting capacity in the absence of the Aquatics Program Manager.
- Assists in the planning, coordination and scheduling of recurring activities, special events and community undertakings to maximize use of facilities and resources consistent with the military mission.
- Teaches various swimming skills and water safety for all age groups. Prepares material for classes being taught. Ensures the safety of all patrons in the class.
- Schedules for use of lanes and aquatic spaces for patron use.
- During emergency situations, assumes a leadership position and take control of the emergency.
- Performs opening and closing procedures of the facility.

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.
• Irregular working hours may be required to include early shift, late shift, evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Must be able to work with hazardous materials (e.g., cleaning agents, pool chemicals, etc.).
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid state driver’s license.
• Must be able to pass an initial and recurrent physical agility test.
• Must be able to complete an ocean run swim run event (1/4 mile run, 500-meter swim, 1/4 mile run).
• Must be able to complete a 500-meter swim in less than 10 min in a controlled environment.

Qualifications

- Knowledge of pool safety rules.
- Knowledge of DoD, DON, CNIC, and MWR policies and procedures governing aquatic assessment testing and certifications and use of Aquatic facilities and waterfront operations.
- Knowledge of and ability to conduct pool chemical testing, document the results, and adjust chemical imbalances, as directed.
- Skill in and ability to provide training.
- Skilled or proficient in surf lifesaving techniques and radio communications to perform a safe and efficient rescue operation.
- Ability to appropriately identify hazards or hazardous situations and identify a patron's need for assistance immediately.
- Ability to act decisively and immediately in any situation which could result in harm to a patron by identifying a patron in distress.
- Ability to tactfully, but forcefully, provide instruction on water safety, facility rules and regulations, and enforce them.
- Ability to conduct routine safety inspections of the facility and pool area to ensure they meet environmental health standards.
- Ability to exercise control over a large group of people.
- Ability to perform the full range of work leader responsibilities.
- Ability to direct the work of subordinate staff and appropriately manage conflict.
- Ability to schedule work, handle last-minute changes, and evaluate performance.
- Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
- American Red Cross Small Craft Safety Training Certification preferred.

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. Resumes will be rated based on the information provided 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.

The following documents are required at the time of application:
- Resume
- Proof of education: provide a copy of your awarded/conferred college transcript(s) as applicable
- Proof of certifications: provide a copy of your Lifeguard Certification, CPR for the Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Providers or equivalent; First Aid to include Automated External Defibrillator Certification; and Blood Borne Pathogens.
- 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: This position requires specific certifications (see above Proof of Certification). Applications that do not provide all required certifications will not be considered.

Transcripts from foreign colleges must be evaluated for US 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. Applicant must submit both foreign transcripts, translation if not in English and evaluation. Altered transcripts will not be accepted.

Foreign high school transcripts or diplomas do not require credential evaluation but must be in English or a certified translation.

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