MWR Recreation Assistant (Lead Lifeguard)

About the role

This position is assigned to the Non-Appropriated Fund (NAF) Fitness, Sports, and Deployed Forces Support Branch; Fleet Readiness; Commander, Navy Installations Command Naval Base Point Loma. Incumbent provides lifeguard duties; is responsible for safeguarding the lives of persons at the assigned work area; assists with Aquatic training, education, and general support at the installation.

Responsibilities

• Helps perform 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.
• Conducts and documents pool chemical testing results. Checks chlorine and pH levels on a scheduled basis; notifies Certified Pool Operator or supervisor of chemical imbalances; may adjust chemicals as directed.
• 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.
• Maintains 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.
• Makes recommendations for personnel actions to the Aquatics Program Manager.
• Notifies the manager of employee absences and issues.
• Ensures the aquatics programs are occurring as scheduled and assists with the overall management of swimming events.
• Maintains oversight 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.
• Aids 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.

Requirements

• Must meet Federal Employment suitability requirements and successful completion of background investigation.
• Must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
• 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 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.
• 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.