Lead Recreation Assistant NF-03

United States Army Installation Management Command • Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is located at Joint Base Lewis McChord Aquatics Centers. The Lead Recreation Assistant leads staff and supports the management team in aquatics center operations. The role includes distributing work, helping ensure adequate staffing and user safety, maintaining records, overseeing pool operations, responding to guest concerns, enforcing policies, and maintaining pool water quality and facilities. The incumbent also performs rescues, administers first aid and related emergency care, and conducts training in lifeguarding and emergency response. Incentives will not be paid.

Requirements

• At least 12 months of work experience or education directly related to the duties.
• Current pool operator's license.
• Current lifeguard instructor certification.
• Current AED, CPR, oxygen administration, and First Aid certifications; required certifications must be kept current and renewed as needed.
• Ability to use sound judgment and accomplish tasks within established timeframes.
• Good people skills and ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and grammatically correctly.
• Experience with office functions, including preparing and managing reports.
• Must be at least 16 years old at the time of appointment.
• Must be able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• A pre-employment physical is required.
• Must meet qualification, eligibility, and background requirements, including a Tier 1 background investigation and childcare checks.
• Must complete employment verification (E-Verify); direct deposit and a Social Security Card are required.
• A one-year probationary period may be required.
• Resume must be two pages or less and clearly demonstrate relevant experience, skills, knowledge, and abilities.

Nice To Haves

• Water Safety Instructor (WSI) certification.

Responsibilities

• Coach, direct, mentor, train, monitor, and evaluate staff as required.
• Distribute workload and tasks among staff according to workflows and skill levels.
• Assist the manager in ensuring operations are adequately staffed and users are safe.
• Maintain required daily logs and records.
• Oversee work and evaluate pool-operation activities.
• Support the management team in decision-making and responding to guest and user concerns.
• Resolve simple and informal complaints and refer other complaints to management.
• Enforce and carry out policies and requirements.
• Maintain peak physical condition.
• Rescue swimmers and administer first aid as required.
• Conduct cardiopulmonary resuscitation, automatic external defibrillation, first aid, oxygen administration, and lifeguarding training.
• Check and adjust water quality levels and ensure pump rooms are maintained and operational.
• Inspect facilities and report inspection results.
• Keep the manager informed of significant events or items.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Regular full-time and part-time employees are eligible for health and life insurance.
• Regular full-time and part-time employees may participate in 401(k) and retirement plans.
• Regular full-time and part-time employees receive paid personal time off and federal holidays.
• NAF flexible employees may participate in the NAF 401(k) plan, subject to eligibility.
• Some flexible employees may be eligible for health insurance.
• Employees may have opportunities for professional development, including training, education, and certification programs.
• Employees have access to some on-base facilities, including fitness centers and libraries.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed