MWR Recreation Assistant (Lifeguard)

Full 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); Naval Air Station Fallon, Oasis Pool.

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.

Level 1: NF-02 Lifeguard Trainee Must perform a 300-yard continuous swim using the front crawl, breaststroke or combination of both. Swimming in the back or side is not permitted.

Swim goggles are allowed. Must tread water for two (2) minutes without support and without stopping. When treading, only the legs can be used. Candidates should place their hands under the armpits.

The head must remain above the surface of the water. Must swim distance of 20 yards with a 10-pound object at a depth of seven (7) to ten (10) feet. Goggles are not allowed for this event.

Within one (1) minute and forty (40) seconds, must be able to do all of the following: swim 20 yards, starting in the water (the face may be out of the water), surface dive, feet first or head-first, to a depth of seven (7) to ten (10) feet to retrieve a 10-pound object, return to the surface and swim twenty (20) yards to return to the starting point with both hands holding the object and keeping the face at or near the surface so they are able to get a breath (may not swim the distance under water), exit the water without using a ladder or steps.

Level 2: NF-02 Lifeguard Must be currently certified n Lifeguard Training/CPR for the Professional (Title 22) and Standard First Aid by the American Red Cross or equivalent.

Ability to pass both a skills and written test and swim 300 yards. Ability to size up emergencies and adopt effective courses of action. Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing.

Ability to understand and comprehend rules, regulations, policies and procedures. Ability to maintain excellent public relations and capably exercise control over a group of people.

Uses tact when interacting with the public and staff. Understands, practices and teaches water safety, emergency response and life support.

Level 3: NF-02 Lifeguard/Water Safety Instructor (WSI) Must be currently certified n Lifeguard Training/CPR for the Professional (Title 22) and Standard First Aid by the American Red Cross or equivalent.

Ability to pass both a skills and written test and swim 500 yards. Successfully demonstrates swimming technique for basic strokes. Ability to size up emergencies and adopt effective courses of action.

Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing. Ability to understand and comprehend rules, regulations, policies and procedures.

Ability to maintain excellent public relations and capably exercise control over a group of people. Uses tact when interacting with the public and staff.

Understands, practices and teaches water safety, emergency response, self-survival and life support.

Knowledge, practice and compliance with safe handling, storage and disposal policies related to hazardous materials and bio-hazardous materials. Routinely uses personal protection equipment provided.

Major Duties:

???????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. Marks swim and surf areas with a flag system.

(Waterfront Only) Operates rescue vehicles (e.g., personal watercraft (PWC) rescue craft, patrol boats, automobiles, etc.), as needed.

(Waterfront Only) 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.). III.

FACTORS Knowledge of pool and waterfront safety rules. Knowledge of the beach environment, marine life, and beach and water hazards.

(Waterfront Only) 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 me et 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.