MWR Recreation Assistant (Lead Lifeguard)

Job Overview

Summary

- 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.

Duties

- 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.