Lead Recreation Assistant NF-03

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

5d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is located at JBLM Aquatics and Fitness Centers, Kimbro Pool and Soldier's Fieldhouse Pool. The Lead Recreation Assistant leads staff in pool operations and supports the management team in ensuring safe, adequately staffed operations. The position involves maintaining peak physical condition and responding to emergencies, including rescuing swimmers and administering first aid and other emergency care. The incumbent checks and adjusts water quality, maintains pump-room operations, inspects facilities, and keeps the manager informed of significant events. The position requires a schedule that includes evenings, weekends, and holidays. A pre-employment physical and required background and employment checks apply. Incentives and bonuses 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, AED, CPR, oxygen administration, and First Aid certifications; 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 with correct grammar.
• Experience with office functions, including preparing and managing reports.
• Must be at least 16 years old at appointment.
• Must be able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Must satisfactorily meet qualification, eligibility, and background requirements, including applicable pre-employment checks and a Tier 1 background investigation with childcare checks.
• Must complete a pre-employment physical.
• Must satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) check.
• Direct deposit and Social Security card are required.
• A one-year probationary period may be required.
• Resume must be no more than two pages and demonstrate relevant experience, skills, knowledge, and abilities.

Nice To Haves

• Water Safety Instructor (WSI) certification.

Responsibilities

• Lead, 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 adequate staffing and user safety.
• Maintain daily logs and records.
• Oversee work and evaluate pool operations activities.
• Support management decisions and respond to guest and user concerns.
• Resolve simple, 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 CPR, AED, first aid, oxygen administration, and lifeguard 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

• Professional development opportunities, including training, education, and certification programs.
• Access to some on-base facilities, including fitness centers and libraries.
• Regular full-time and part-time employees are eligible for health and life insurance, 401(k) and retirement plans, paid personal time off, and federal holidays.
• NAF flexible employees in the United States, and eligible U.S. citizens or their spouses or children working for a NAFI in a foreign area, are eligible to participate in the NAF 401(k) plan; some flexible employees may also be eligible for health insurance.

What This Job Offers

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