Recreation Assistant (Head Lifeguard) NF-02

Full Job Description

This position is located at Fort Lee, VA - MWR Battle Drive Pool. Incentives and Bonuses Incentives will not be paid.

Please note: This is an open continuous announcement to provide a ready pool of available applicants as needed. Applicants will be referred as vacancies occur. Resumes must be two pages (or less).

Resumes should clearly demonstrate the applicant's relevant experience, skills, knowledge and abilities as they pertain to this position.

A qualified candidate must possess the following: Must hold current lifeguard certification. Must hold CPR and First Aid certification.

Must have 12 months of experience in pool operation as a lifeguard with experience in swimming instruction and pool maintenance.

Must be able to use sound judgment, accomplish tasks within established time frames, and possess good people skills requiring the ability to communicate in a clear, concise, and grammatically correct manner.

Must have experience with office functions such as preparing and managing reports. NOTE: Within 6 months of hire must obtain a pool operator's license.

A Lifeguard Instructor certificate is preferred. Major Duties:

• Oversees the accomplishment of work and evaluates pool operation efficiencies. Assists manager by insuring adequate staffing of operations with personnel and the safety of users. Directs lifeguards as required in the performance of their duties.
• Performs checks and makes adjustments in water quality levels and insures that the pump rooms are maintained and operational. Supports the management team in decision making and responding to concerns of guests and users.
• As lifeguard, responsible for the life guarding of guests at the pools. Rescues swimmers and administers first aid as required. Coordinates and conducts aquatic swimming and water survival training.
• Attends and or arranges for the conduct of aquatics and safety training. Maintains daily logs and records as required. Carries out work in accordance with policies, regulations, directives, and requirements.
• Exercises judgment on routine matters where discretion is permitted. Keeps manager informed of events or items of significance. Enforces and carries out policy and requirements. Issues towels and checks identification as required.
• Responsible for the safeguarding and protection of funds, property and personnel. Performs other duties as assigned.