MWR Recreation Specialist (Physical Readiness Support)
Commander, Navy Installations Command
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Recreation Assistant (Lifeguard) NF-02
United States Army Installation Management Command
Department of the Army
Location
Fort Irwin, California
Salary
$19.80 - $28.76
per hour
Type
Closes
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Job Description
Summary
This job is for a lifeguard at an indoor and outdoor pool on a military base in California, where you'll watch over swimmers, enforce safety rules, perform rescues if needed, and help with training and maintenance.
It's ideal for someone who enjoys working in a fitness environment, has strong customer service skills, and is comfortable in water-based roles.
A good fit would be a safety-focused individual with lifeguarding experience who can handle both routine supervision and emergency situations.
Key Requirements
- Lifeguard certification from American Red Cross or equivalent (e.g., Star Guard or Ellis)
- CPR certification for the Professional Rescuer from American Red Cross or equivalent
- First Aid certification
- Customer service experience
- Ability to perform rescues, administer first aid, and enforce pool safety rules
- Obtain Oxygen Administration and AED certifications within two weeks of starting (if applicable)
- Assist with aquatic training, scheduling, inventory, and maintaining clean facilities
Full Job Description
This position is located at: Oasis Pool - Fort Irwin, California. The Oasis Pool is an indoor/outdoor training pool that provides Unit PT, Lap and Fitness swimming.
It includes a standard 25 meter pool, locker rooms, and a 3 meter diving board (Soldiers training only). 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: Possesses and maintains the following certifications: Lifeguard (American Red Cross or nationally recognized equivalent i.e.
Star Guard or Ellis); American Red Cross "Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation for the Professional; CPR for the Professional Rescuer or equivalent (i.e. Star Guard or Ellis); First Aid.
Customer service experience. Highly Desirable: American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor or nationally recognized equivalent i.e.
Star Guard or Ellis Lifeguard Instructor Certification; OR American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor or nationally recognized equivalent i.e. Star Guard or Ellis Water Safety Instructor Certification.
In addition, for facilities that use Oxygen Administration "O2 bottles" the O2 Administration certification (American Red Cross "Oxygen Administration" or nationally recognized equivalent i.e.
Star Guard or Ellis Oxygen Administration) and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) certification must be obtained within two weeks of reporting for duty.
*** All experience must be listed on the resume for that experience to be considered. No assumptions will be made.
*** To better expedite the hiring process, we recommend including full contact information (name, address, phone number, email, etc.) for professional and personal references on your resume.
Major Duties:
- Serves as a lifeguard for indoor and outdoor pools and works under the direction of the Installation Aquatics Program Manager. Employs safety rules for the protection of the pool guests.
- Performs life guarding duties and employs safety rules for the protection of the pool guests
- Responsible for life guarding guests in attendance at the assigned aquatics facility. Rescues swimmers and administers first aid as required
- Responsible for assisting in the conduct of aquatic swimming and water survival training according to ATP 7-22.01 as of October 2020. Attends aquatics and/or safety training as directed. Keeps accurate records and adequate supplies.
- Assists with scheduling of staff and programs, tracking inventory and ordering supplies. Assists in maintaining pool and area clean and free from any hazards
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