MWR Recreation Assistant (Pool Lifeguard)

Navylifesw; Fallon (NV); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Navylifesw is seeking a lifeguard at NAS Fallon to oversee patron safety at the pool and surrounding aquatic areas. The role includes enforcing pool rules, performing lifeguard duties, and supporting aquatic training and education for the installation community.

The incumbent must hold Lifeguard Training Certification, CPR for the Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider, and Bloodborne Pathogens certification, with strong communication and hazard identification skills.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of pool safety rules.
• Knowledge of DoD, DON and CNIC policies governing aquatic assessment testing and MWR policies for aquatics facilities.
• Knowledge of cash handling procedures.
• Ability to identify hazards and assess patron needs immediately.
• Ability to enforce rules and provide water safety instruction.
• Surf lifesaving techniques and radio communications for safe rescues.
• Ability to control large groups.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Must hold Lifeguard Training Certification, CPR for the Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider and Blood Borne Pathogens.

Responsibilities

• Provide lifeguard duties and safeguard lives at the assigned pool.
• Assist with aquatic training, education, and general support at the installation.
• Enforce pool rules and ensure patron safety.

Skills

Pool safety rules

DoD/DON/CNIC policies

Cash handling

Hazard identification

Water safety instruction

Lifesaving techniques & radio

Crowd control

Effective communication

Lifeguard/CPR/Bloodborne pathogens

Job description

This position is assigned to the Non-Appropriated Fund (NAF) Fitness, Sports, and Deployed Support Branch; Fleet Readiness; Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC); Oasis Pool, Naval Air Station Fallon (NASF). Incumbent provides lifeguard duties; is responsible for safeguarding the lives of people 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 and CNIC policies and procedures governing aquatic assessment testing and Knowledge of applicable policies and procedures of MWR regarding the use of aquatics facilities.

• 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.

• 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.

• Must possess and maintain Lifeguard Training Certification, CPR for the Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider and Blood Borne Pathogens.