Recreation Assistant (Lifeguard)

Commander, Navy Installations Command; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job 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.

Resumes must demonstrate KSAs related to pool and waterfront safety rules, DoD/DON/CNIC policies, cash handling, hazard

Qualifications

• Knowledge of pool and waterfront safety rules.
• Knowledge of DoD, DON and CNIC policies governing aquatic assessment testing and certifications.
• Knowledge of MWR policies for aquatic facilities and waterfront operations.
• Knowledge of cash handling procedures.
• Ability to identify hazards and assist patrons immediately.
• Ability to instruct on water safety and enforce facility rules.
• Ability to conduct routine safety inspections and ensure environmental health standards.
• Knowledge of pool chemical testing, documentation, and adjustment of imbalances.
• Skilled in surf lifesaving techniques and radio communications for safe rescues.
• Ability to control a large group and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide lifeguard duties and safeguard lives at the assigned work area.
• Assist with Aquatic training, education, and general support at the installation.
• Conduct routine safety inspections of the facility and pool area.
• Perform pool chemical testing, document results, and adjust imbalances as directed.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing; enforce rules as needed.

Skills

Pool safety rules knowledge

Waterfront safety rules knowledge

DoD/DON/CNIC policies familiarity

Cash handling procedures

Hazard identification

Water safety instruction delivery

Facility safety inspections

Pool chemical testing and balancing

Lifesaving / surf lifesaving

Radio communications

Group management

Oral and written communication

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). 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.

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. A qualified candidate must possess:

• 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.