Recreation Assistant (Lead Lifeguard) NF-02

About the role

Assist with the operation of the pool, oversees the work of assigned lifeguards and monitors compliance with facility policies. Assists with scheduling of employees.

Responsible for life guarding guests in attendance at the assigned aquatic facility. Rescues swimmers and administers first aid as required. Attends aquatics and/or safety training as directed.

Responsible for assisting the conduct of aquatic swimming and water survival training according to APT 7-22.01 as of October 2020. Ensures maintaining pool and area is clean and free from hazards. Issues towels and checks identification as required.

Provides information to swimmers regarding safety rules and procedures. Maintains daily logs and records as required. Performs other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the operation of the pool, its filtration system, water balance, pool chemistry and performs water tests.
• Under direction of the pool supervisor, employ safety rules for the protection of the guest.
• Life guarding guest in attendance at the assigned aquatic facility. Rescues swimmers and administers first aid as required.
• Attends aquatics and/or safety training as directed.
• Assists in conducting aquatic swimming and water survival training according to APT 7-22.01 as of October 2020.
• Maintains pool and area clean and free from hazards. Issues towels and checks identification as required.
• Provides information to swimmers regarding safety rules and procedures. Maintains daily logs and records as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Continuous exposure to sun and prolonged periods of high temperature and humidity.

Subject to satisfactory completion of all pre-employment checks in accordance with AR 215-3, para. 2, to include completing a Tier 1 background investigation.

Must have current health assessment which documents good physical health, freedom from communicable disease IAW current Army.

Lifeguard must have good vision (based upon an acceptable standard of 20/40 vision or better, either corrected (with glasses or contacts) or uncorrected).

In case of exposure to infectious disease, incumbent is required to obtain the Hepatitis B vaccination series within 24-hour period.

Incumbent is required to follow environmental safeguards and wear personal protective equipment.

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 certificates:

• American Red Cross "Lifeguard" certification or nationally recognized equivalent (i.e. Ellis & Associates Lifeguard Certification).
• American Red Cross "Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation for the Professional Rescuer" (CPR-Pro) certification or nationally recognized equivalent (i.e. Ellis & Associates (CPR) Certification).
• American Red Cross "Automated External Defibrillator" (AED) certification or nationally recognized equivalent i.e. Ellis & Associates AED certification.

All certifications MUST be uploaded at the time of application.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.