Recreation Aide/Assistant (Lifeguard)

About This Role

Serve as a Recreation Aide/Assistant focusing on lifeguard duties and aquatic support at NAS Key West Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) Fitness Department, ensuring the safety of patrons and assisting with aquatic training.

Responsibilities

• Perform all pool and/or waterfront lifeguard responsibilities, including supervising patrons, applying first aid, and enforcing safety rules.
• Observe and maintain assigned areas, removing hazardous materials to ensure a safe environment.
• Conduct and document pool chemical testing results, adjusting chemicals as directed.
• Administer aquatic assessment testing and certification in accordance with DoD, DON, and CNIC policy.
• Provide introductory equipment orientations and check identification cards for authorized patrons.
• Serve as the primary liaison during emergency situations with security, medical departments, and the Aquatics Coordinator.
• Perform cleaning duties and routine facility maintenance as assigned by the Aquatics Coordinator.
• Inspect stands, boards, ropes, safety gear, and dressing room conditions for environmental health standards.
• Use and maintain emergency equipment care, such as specialized kits, backboards, and monitoring equipment.
• Prepare accident/incident reports during emergencies and notify management immediately.

Requirements

• Must meet Federal Employment suitability requirements and successful completion of background investigation.
• Must successfully pass the E-verify employment verification check.
• Must go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process.
• Must have salary sent to a financial institution by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer.
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
• Must currently reside within a 50-mile radius of the hiring base.
• Must be 16 years of age by the closing of the announcement.
• 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 Aquatic facilities.
• 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 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.

Benefits

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