RECREATION ASSISTANT (LIFEGUARD)

About the role

This position is located at multiple facilities within Andersen Air Force Base (AAFB) Guam and Naval Base Guam (NBG). The mission of Joint Region Marianas (JRM) Quality of Life (QOL) Programs (J9) is to provide the highest quality programs and services to the military community through self-sustainment across all QOL programs.

Major duties and responsibilities

• Performs all pool and/or waterfront lifeguard responsibilities (e.g., supervising swimmers/patrons and their activities, monitoring all natural water activities, applying first aid, enforcing safety rules, reporting safety hazards to supervisor, performing water rescues as necessary, etc.).
• Observes conditions of area assigned (e.g., possible hazards, water/chemical conditions, wind and weather, etc.) to ensure a safe environment, removing hazardous materials when necessary (e.g. floating debris, glass, etc.).
• Performs rescue work, promptly renders cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) or emergency first aid, and calls for medical assistance as necessary.
• Cleans and maintains pool and waterfront areas, including checking chlorine and pH levels, adjusting chemicals as directed, and documenting marine life, water conditions, and weather conditions.
• Operates rescue vehicles (e.g., personal watercraft (PWC) rescue craft, patrol boats, automobiles, etc.), as needed.
• Conducts and documents pool chemical testing results.
• Marks swim and surf areas with a flag system.

Qualifications

• Must have or be able to obtain and maintain a valid state driver's license.
• Must be able to work varied work schedules to include nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Must be able to work with hazardous and biohazardous materials (e.g., cleaning agents, pool chemicals, blood, etc.).
• Must be able to satisfactorily complete background investigation - National Agency Check with Written Inquiries (NACI), upon hiring and renew every 5 years.
• Must be able to pass an initial and recurrent physical agility test.
• Must possess and maintain the following certifications: Lifeguard Training Certification; CPR for the Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Providers; First Aid to include Automated External Defibrillator Certification; and Blood Borne Pathogens.
• Knowledge of pool and waterfront safety rules.
• Knowledge of DoD, DON, and CNIC policies and procedures governing aquatic assessment testing and certifications.
• Knowledge of applicable policies and procedures of MWR regarding the use of Aquatic facilities and waterfront operations.
• Knowledge of cash handling procedures.
• Ability to appropriately identify hazards or hazardous situations and identify a patron's need for assistance immediately.
• 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.
• Skilled or proficient in surf lifesaving techniques and radio communications to perform a safe and efficient rescue operation.
• Ability to exercise control over a large group of people.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Benefits

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or flexible. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.