MWR Recreation Assistant (Lead Lifeguard)

NAVBASE San Diego; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Naval Base San Diego is seeking a lifeguard professional assigned to the Non-Appropriated Fund Fitness, Sports, and Deployed Forces Support Branch. The role focuses on safeguarding patrons, providing aquatic training support, and enforcing water safety rules and CNIC policies.

Incumbent assists with aquatic operations and environmental health standards across the installation. Responsibilities include hazard identification, decisive action in emergencies, and supervising staff while coordinating

Qualifications

• Knowledge of pool safety rules and aquatic operations.
• Familiarity with DoD, DON, CNIC, and MWR policies governing aquatic assessment, testing, and facilities.
• Ability to conduct pool chemical testing, document results, and adjust imbalances as directed.
• Ability to provide training and instruction to staff and patrons.
• Skilled in surf lifesaving techniques and radio communications for rescue operations.
• Ability to identify hazards and respond immediately to patrons in distress.
• Ability to enforce facility rules and water safety protocols.
• Experience in conducting routine safety inspections of pool areas to meet standards.
• Ability to manage large groups and supervise staff; include conflict resolution and scheduling.

Skills

Pool safety rules

DoD, DON, CNIC policies

Aquatic testing & chemistry

Training and instruction

Surf lifesaving techniques

Radio communications

Hazard identification

Crisis response and rescue

Water safety enforcement

Leadership and supervision

Job description

This position is assigned to the Non-Appropriated Fund (NAF) Fitness, Sports, and Deployed Forces Support Branch; Fleet Readiness; Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC); Naval Base San Diego (NBSD). 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

• 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.