Job opening: RECREATION ASSISTANT (LIFEGUARD)
Salary: $15 - 16 per hour
Published at: Jan 08 2024
Employment Type: Shift work
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 Pensacola, Florida. 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.
Requirements
- Must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of employment.
- Must meet federal suitability requirements including successful completion of background investigation.
- Work is performed both indoors and outdoors, without a fixed schedule. When outdoors sun and eye irritation exposure may occur.
- Irregular working hours may be required to include early shift, late shift, evenings, weekends and holidays when the need arises.
- Wearing of protective clothing and equipment may be required as situations warrant.
- May be required to lift and carry swimmers varying in weight and size.
- Must be ready to respond to emergency situations at all times.
Qualifications
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 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 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.
Must have or be able to obtain and maintain a valid state driver's license.
Must be able to work varied work schedules to include nights, weekends and holidays.
Must be able to work with hazardous and biohazardous materials (e.g., cleaning agents, pool chemicals, blood, etc.).
Must be able to satisfactorily complete background investigation - National Agency Check with Written Inquires (NACI), upon hiring and renew every 5 years.
Must be able to pass an initial and recurrent physical agility test.
Must be able to complete an ocean run swim run event (1/4 mile run, 500-meter swim, 1/4 mile run). (Waterfront Only)
Must be able to complete a 500-meter swim in less than 10 minutes in a controlled environment. (Waterfront Only)
Lifeguard Pool:
Must possess and maintain the following certifications:
Lifeguard Training Certification in accordance with CNICINST 1710.3;
CPR for the Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Providers;
First Aid to include Automated External Defibrillator Certification; and Blood Borne Pathogens.
Lifeguard Waterfront:
Must possess and maintain the following certifications:
International Life Saving Federation or Red Cross Waterfront;
CPR for the Professional Rescuer and Emergency Response through the American Red Cross or equivalent; and Blood Borne
Pathogens.
The following certification is preferred, in addition to the required certifications above:
American Red Cross Small Craft Safety Training
Education
Lifeguard Pool:
Must possess and maintain the following certifications:
- Lifeguard Training Certification in accordance with CNICINST 1710.3
- CPR for the Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Providers;
- First Aid to include Automated External Defibrillator Certification; and
- Blood Borne Pathogens.
Lifeguard Waterfront:
Must possess and maintain the following certifications:
- International Life Saving Federation or Red Cross Waterfront.
- CPR for the Professional Rescuer and Emergency Response through the American Red Cross or equivalent; and Blood Borne Pathogens.
The following certification is preferred, in addition to the required certifications above:
- American Red Cross Small Craft Safety Training
Contacts
- Address NAS Pensacola
450 Radford Blvd Bldg 4143
Pensacola, FL 32508
US
- Name: Kimberly Hicks
- Email: [email protected]
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