MWR Recreation Assistant (Lifeguard)

Summary

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

Duties

• 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).

Requirements

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.
• Must be able to work nights holidays and weekends.
• Must be able to work with hazardous and biohazardous materials (e.g. cleaning agents pool chemicals blood etc.).
• Must be able to satisfactorily complete background investigation. Background Investigations are conducted using fingerprint identification and completion of background inquiry forms.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid state drivers license.
• Must possess and maintain Lifeguard Training Certification CPR for the Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider and Blood Borne Pathogens.
• Must be able to pass an initial and recurrent physical agility test.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of pool 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 aquatics facilities.
• Knowledge of cash handling procedures.
• Ability to appropriately identify hazards or hazardous situations and identify a patrons 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.

Education

This is not in a positive education series.

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.

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.

In accordance with the Real ID Act of 2005 if a candidate or new hire requires access to a military installation and does not have a REAL ID identity will need to be established. Identity is established by presenting either one (1) Acceptable Credential or by presenting an acceptable combination of Source Identify Documents. Acceptable Credentials are listed in List A and Acceptable Source Identity Documents are listed in Lists B and C in the link below (page 3). If using an Acceptable Credential only one (1) from List A is required and if using Acceptable Source Identity Documents one (1) from List B and one (1) from List C is required. should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Required Experience:

Junior IC

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