MWR Recreation Assistant (Ocean Lifeguard)

Naval District Washington; Coronado (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization is seeking an MWR Recreation Assistant (Ocean Lifeguard) in Coronado, CA. The role involves ensuring public safety at the beach, requiring specific lifeguard certifications and the ability to manage emergency situations effectively. Ideal candidates will possess strong swimming skills and a commitment to public service.

Benefits

Training and certification opportunities

Qualifications

• Must obtain Lifeguard Training and CPR certification within 30 days of hire.
• Knowledge of ocean conditions and hazards.
• Ability to perform swimming rescues.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe swimming environment and respond to emergencies.
• Perform rescues and administer first aid as needed.
• Monitor the beach and enforce rules and regulations.

Skills

Lifeguard Training

CPR for the Professional

Emergency Response

Open Water Lifesaving

Public Relations

Education

Certification from San Diego Regional Lifeguard Academy

Job description

MWR Recreation Assistant (Ocean Lifeguard)

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• Must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of employment.
• Must meet federal suitability requirements including successful completion of background investigation.
• Work is performed both indoors and outdoors, without a fixed schedule. When outdoors sun and eye irritation exposure may occur.
• Irregular working hours may be required to include early shift, late shift, evenings, weekends and holidays when the need arises.
• Level 1: Must obtain the following certification within 30 days of hire: Lifeguard Training, CPR for the Professional and Standard First Aid by the American Red Cross or equivalent.
• Wearing of protective clothing and equipment may be required as situations warrant.
• May be required to lift and carry swimmers varying in weight and size.
• Must be ready to respond to emergency situations at all times.
• Must be 18 years old or older and possess a valid driver’s license.
  
  

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Conditions of Employment

• Must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of employment.
• Must meet federal suitability requirements including successful completion of background investigation.
• Work is performed both indoors and outdoors, without a fixed schedule. When outdoors sun and eye irritation exposure may occur.
• Irregular working hours may be required to include early shift, late shift, evenings, weekends and holidays when the need arises.
• Level 1: Must obtain the following certification within 30 days of hire: Lifeguard Training, CPR for the Professional and Standard First Aid by the American Red Cross or equivalent.
• Wearing of protective clothing and equipment may be required as situations warrant.
• May be required to lift and carry swimmers varying in weight and size.
• Must be ready to respond to emergency situations at all times.
• Must be 18 years old or older and possess a valid driver’s license.
  
  

Qualifications

• Knowledge Required for the Position:
  
  

Possess certificate from the San Diego Regional Lifeguard Academy in Open Water Lifesaving, CPR for the Professional Rescuer, and Emergency Response or recognized equivalents.

Ability to pass a written test on lifeguard skills and swim 500 meters in the ocean in less than 10 minutes.

Must be in excellent health, athletically oriented and must have no permanent injuries or ailments which would impair ability to function as a lifeguard.

Ability to quickly size up emergencies and adopt effective courses of action. Ability to perform swimming rescues in extremely dangerous conditions for long periods of time.

Knowledge of ocean conditions and hazards associated with open water such as currents, surf, debris, reefs, marine animals, etc.

Ability to maintain excellent public relations and capably exercise control over groups of people.

Level 1: NF-02 Lifeguard Trainee

• Must perform a 300-yard continuous swim using the front crawl, breaststroke or combination of both. Swimming in the back or side is not permitted. Swim goggles are allowed.
• Must tread water for two (2) minutes without support and without stopping. When treading, only the legs can be used. Candidates should place their hands under the armpits. The head must remain above the surface of the water.
• Must swim distance of 20 yards with a 10-pound object at a depth of seven (7) to ten (10) feet. Goggles are not allowed for this event.
• Within one (1) minute and forty (40) seconds, must be able to do all of the following: swim 20 yards, starting in the water (the face may be out of the water), surface dive, feet first or head-first, to a depth of seven (7) to ten (10) feet to retrieve a 10-pound object, return to the surface and swim twenty (20) yards to return to the starting point with both hands holding the object and keeping the face at or near the surface so they are able to get a breath (may not swim the distance under water), exit the water without using a ladder or steps.
  
  

Level 2: NF-02 Lifeguard

• Must be currently certified n Lifeguard Training/CPR for the Professional (Title 22) and Standard First Aid by the American Red Cross or equivalent.
• Ability to pass both a skills and written test and swim 300 yards.
• Ability to size up emergencies and adopt effective courses of action.
• Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to understand and comprehend rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Ability to maintain excellent public relations and capably exercise control over a group of people.
• Uses tact when interacting with the public and staff.
• Understands, practices and teaches water safety, emergency response and life support.
  
  

Level 3: NF-02 Lifeguard/Water Safety Instructor (WSI)

• Must be currently certified n Lifeguard Training/CPR for the Professional (Title 22) and Standard First Aid by the American Red Cross or equivalent.
• Ability to pass both a skills and written test and swim 500 yards. Successfully demonstrates swimming technique for basic strokes.
• Ability to size up emergencies and adopt effective courses of action.
• Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to understand and comprehend rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Ability to maintain excellent public relations and capably exercise control over a group of people.
• Uses tact when interacting with the public and staff.
• Understands, practices and teaches water safety, emergency response, self-survival and life support.
• Knowledge, practice and compliance with safe handling, storage and disposal policies related to hazardous materials and bio-hazardous materials. Routinely uses personal protection equipment provided.
  
  

Education

Level 1: NF-01 Lifeguard Trainee

N/A

Level 2: NF-01 Lifeguard

Lifeguard Training

CPR for the Professional

Standard First Aid by the American Red Cross or equivalent

Level 3: NF-02 Lifeguard/Water Safety Instructor (WSI)

Lifeguard Training

CPR for the Professional

Standard First Aid by the American Red Cross or equivalent

Water Safety Instructor (WSI)

Additional information

Executive Order 12564 requires a Federal workplace free of illegal drugs. According to the Executive Order, all Federal employees are required to remain drug free throughout their employment. Commander, Navy Installations Command is a Drug-Free Federal Workplace. The use of illegal drugs will not be tolerated, and use of or intoxication by illegal drugs will result in penalties up to and including removal from Federal Service.

All individuals involved in the provision of child care services on a Department of Navy (DON) installation or in a DON-sanctioned program must complete the Installation Records Check (IRC). The IRC includes a check of the Substance Abuse Rehabilitation Program (SARP) records in the Alcohol and Drug Management Information Tracking System (ADMITS) database, a check of the Family Advocacy Program (FAP) records in the Fleet and Family Support Management Information System (FFSMIS), and an installation security/base check via the Navy Justice Information System (NJIS) database and/or other law enforcement systems. This information will be used to determine suitability for the applicant in accordance with criteria for automatic and presumptive disqualifiers, per DoDI 1402.05.

Per Department of Defense Instruction (DoDI) 1402.05. Background Checks on Individuals in DoD Child Care Services Programs, incumbents will be automatically disqualified for a conviction in either civilian or military court (to include any general, special, or summary court-martial conviction or if they received non-judicial punishment [under Article 15 or chapter 47 of Title 10, U.S.C]) for any of the following: a sexual offense, any criminal offense involving a child victim, or a felony drug offense. Additionally, the incumbent will be automatically disqualified if he/she has been held to be negligent in a civil adjudication or administrative proceeding concerning the death of or serious injury to a child or dependent person entrusted to the individual's care.

Non-U.S. citizens with fewer than three years of recent residential history in the U.S. may be determined ineligible for employment.

Some positions have special requirements. Selectee may be required to complete a one (1) year probationary period. Participation in Direct Deposit/Electronic Fund Transfer within the first 30 days of employment is required. We utilize E-Verify to confirm selectee's eligibility to work in the United States.

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