Recreation Assistant (Lifeguard)

Navy Region Mid-Atlantic Fleet and Family Readiness (FFR); Newport (RI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Navy Region Mid-Atlantic Fleet and Family Readiness (FFR) is seeking an aquatic lifeguard professional to safeguard patrons and support aquatic programs. You will perform lifeguard duties, enforce safety rules, and assist with DoD/DON/CNIC policies, including certification testing and hazard mitigation.

The role includes coordinating with security, medical staff, and the Aquatics Coordinator during emergencies, conducting chemical testing, and maintaining safety equipment.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of pool and waterfront safety rules.
• Knowledge of DoD, DON and CNIC policies governing aquatic testing/certifications.
• Knowledge of MWR policies for aquatic facilities.
• Knowledge of cash handling procedures.
• Identify hazards and assist patrons immediately.
• Enforce water safety, facility rules and regulations.
• Conduct safety inspections to meet health standards.
• Perform pool chemical testing and adjust imbalances.
• Lifesaving techniques and radio communications for safe rescues.
• Ability to manage a large group and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Performs pool/waterfront lifeguard duties: supervise swimmers, monitor activities, apply first aid, enforce rules, report hazards, perform rescues.
• Observes area conditions to ensure safety and removes hazards.
• Performs rescues and CPR and calls for medical assistance as needed.
• Conducts and documents pool chemical testing; adjusts chemicals as directed.
• Documents water conditions and weather conditions.
• Administers aquatic assessment testing/certification per DoD/DON/CNIC.
• Provides equipment orientations as needed.
• Checks IDs and collects usage fees where applicable.
• Serves as liaison between activity, security, medical, and Aquatics Coordinator during emergencies.
• Performs cleaning and routine maintenance as assigned.
• Inspects safety gear and facilities to meet environmental health standards; reports deficiencies.
• Maintains emergency equipment and uses it as needed.
• Enforces MWR policies for aquatic facilities and operations.
• Prepares accident/incident reports during emergencies.
• Works with hazardous materials and chemicals.

Skills

Pool safety rules

DoD/DON/CNIC policies

MWR policies

Cash handling

Hazard identification

Enforce safety rules

Safety inspections

Pool chemical testing

Lifesaving techniques

Radio communications

Managing large groups

Effective communication

Job description

Summary

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

Summary

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

Duties

Help Pool and/or Waterfront Lifeguard duties comprise 60% of incumbent's time and include but are not limited to:

• Performs all pool and/or waterfront 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.
• Conducts and documents pool chemical testing results. Checks chlorine and pH levels on a scheduled basis; notifies Certified Pool Operator or supervisor of chemical imbalances; adjusts chemicals as directed.
• Documents marine life, water conditions and weather conditions.
  

General duties comprise 40% of incumbent's time and include but are not limited to:

• 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 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, etc.).
  

Requirements

Help Conditions of employment

• Must pass all applicable records and background check.
• Must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of employment.
• Must upload the following certifications to be qualified 1) Lifeguard Certification, 2) CPR for Professional Rescuers, 3) First Aid to include Automated External Defibrillator and 4) Blood Borne Pathogens
• Starting May 7, 2025, non-affiliated individuals requesting access will need a REAL ID-compliant driver's license or another acceptable form of identification to access CNRMA Installations. (review required documents section for more information.)

Qualifications

Resumes must include information which demonstrates experience and knowledge, skills, and ability (KSAs) as they relate to this position. Applicants are encouraged to be clear and specific when describing their experience level and KSAs. KSAs.

• Knowledge of pool and waterfront safety rules.
• Knowledge of DoD, DON and CNIC policies and procedures governing aquatic assessment testing and certifications.
• Knowledge of applicable policies and procedures of MWR regarding the use of Aquatic facilities and waterfront operations.
• 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.
• Ability to conduct routine safety inspections of the facility and pool area to ensure they meet environmental health standards.
• Knowledge of and ability to conduct pool chemical testing, document the results, and adjust chemical imbalances, as directed.
• 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.
  

Education

This position does not have a positive education requirement

Additional information

Salary is dependent on experience and/or education.
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Some positions have special requirements. Selection may be tentative pending the completion of these requirements. Applicants may be required to submit proof of education, participate in medical screening, drug testing, etc. All selections are contingent upon satisfactory employment reference checks. Employment is subject to successful National Agency Background Check. Occupants of this position must maintain the privacy of official work information and data and demonstrate the highest level of ethical conduct.
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