MWR Recreation Assistant (Pool Lifeguard)

China Lake Golf Course; Fallon (NV); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

China Lake Golf Course is seeking a pool lifeguard to supervise swimmers and patrons, monitor water activities, and enforce safety rules at its aquatic facility on a DoD environment.

You will perform CPR/first aid when needed, document water and weather conditions, and coordinate with security and medical teams in emergencies. Facility maintenance and routine cleaning are also part of the role.

Responsibilities

• Performs all pool 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).
• Observes conditions of area assigned to ensure a safe environment, removing hazardous materials when necessary.
• Performs rescue work, renders CPR or emergency first aid, and calls for medical assistance as necessary.
• Documents water conditions and weather conditions.
• Administers aquatic assessment testing and certification in accordance with DoD/DON/CNIC policy.
• Provides introductory equipment orientations as 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 Coordinator during emergency situations.
• Performs cleaning duties and routine facility maintenance as assigned by Aquatics Coordinator.
• Inspects stands, boards, ropes, safety gear, and dressing rooms to meet environmental health standards; reports deficiencies.
• Uses and maintains emergency equipment such as backboards, suction devices, splints, stretchers, and monitoring equipment.
• Enforces Morale, Welfare, and Recreation policies regarding use of aquatic facilities.
• Prepares accident/incident reports during emergencies and notifies management immediately.
• Works with hazardous materials (e.g., cleaning agents, pool chemicals).

Job description

• Performs all pool 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.
• Documents water conditions and weather conditions.
• 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, as 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 Coordinator during emergency situations.
• Performs cleaning duties (e.g., basic janitorial services, vacuuming, skimming, etc.) and routine facility maintenance as assigned by Aquatics Coordinator.
• Inspects stands, boards, ropes, safety gear, and condition of the dressing rooms, ensuring they are within the condition 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, etc.).
• Enforces applicable policies and procedures of Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR) regarding the use of aquatic facilities operations.
• Prepares accident/incident reports during emergency situations. Notifies management of all emergencies immediately.
• Works with hazardous materials (e.g., cleaning agents, pool chemicals, etc.).