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Lead Recreation Assistant; Pool/Waterfront Lifeguard – Aquatics, PMRF Jobs in Waipahu, USA at Navy Region Hawaii Fleet and Family Readiness (FFR)
Position: Lead Recreation Assistant (Pool/Waterfront Lifeguard) – Aquatics, PMRF
Summary
This position is assigned to the Non‑Appropriated Fund (NAF) Fitness, Sports and Deployed Support Branch;
Fleet & Family Readiness;
Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC)’ Pacific Missile Range Facility (PMRF). The incumbent provides lifeguard duties, safeguards the lives of persons at the assigned work area, and assists with aquatic training, education and general support at the installation.
- MUST RESIDE ON THE ISLAND OF KAUA’I
Major Duties and Responsibilities
Pool and/or waterfront lifeguard duties comprise 60% of the 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).
- Observes conditions of area assigned (e.g., possible hazards, water/chemical conditions, wind and weather) to ensure a safe environment, removing hazardous materials when necessary (e.g., floating debris, glass).
- 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.
General Duties
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) 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).
- 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).
Requirements
- Must be able to satisfactorily complete background investigation – National Agency Check with Written Inquiries (NACI), upon hiring and renew every 5 years.
- Must be able to work varied work schedules to include nights, weekends, and holidays.
- Must have or be able to obtain and maintain a valid state driver’s license.
- Must be able to work with hazardous and biohazardous materials (e.g., cleaning agents, pool chemicals, blood).
- Must be able to pass an initial and recurrent physical agility test.
- Must participate in Direct Deposit/Electronic Transfer.
- Must possess and obtain the required training certifications. Certifications of completion must be included in the application.
Qualifications
- Knowledge of pool and waterfront safety rules.
- Knowledge of DoD, DON and CNIC policies and procedures governing aquatic assessment testing and certifications.
- Knowledge of applicable MWR policies and procedures 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…
Title: Lead Recreation Assistant; Pool/Waterfront Lifeguard – Aquatics, PMRF
Company: Navy Region Hawaii Fleet and Family Readiness (FFR)
Location: Waipahu, USA
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