Lifeguard Nf2

U.S. Marine Corps•Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, CA

About The Position

Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS) is hiring a Lifeguard to help support the quality of life of Marines, their families, and others in the Marine Corps Community. The Lifeguard maintains order and continuous surveillance at the swimming pool facility, protects patrons by enforcing safety rules, conducts headcounts, provides safety information, administers swim tests, and schedules use of pool lanes and space. The position performs water and land rescues, emergency first aid, and emergency response for respiratory and cardiac emergencies, including CPR, bag-valve-mask resuscitation, and AED use. The Lifeguard uses and maintains emergency medical and rescue equipment, helps stabilize patrons for transport, and assists intermediate life support or paramedic staff. Other duties include opening and closing the facility, identifying hazards, completing incident reports, maintaining cleanliness and routine pool operations, and participating in ongoing rescue and lifesaving training. The role also provides courteous customer service and follows workplace safety and equal employment opportunity standards. This is a mixed position involving lifting and carrying up to 45 pounds independently and heavier objects with assistance. Rescue work may involve physical demands beyond normal requirements. Work may take place in environments with moderate discomfort, high temperatures, or adverse weather conditions.

Requirements

Must be at least 15 years old.
Possess and list current nationally recognized Lifeguard Training certification.
Possess and list current nationally recognized CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer certification or equivalent.
Possess and list current nationally recognized Standard First Aid certification or equivalent.
Ability to use and perform maintenance of pool equipment.
Understand and be able to enforce safety regulations to protect swimmers.
Ability to use equipment to take pool readings.
Must pass an initial and recurrent physical ability test.
National and state background checks are required.
Must be able to lift and carry objects up to 45 pounds independently and objects over 45 pounds with assistance.

Nice To Haves

Six months of experience as a pool lifeguard is preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintain order and continuous surveillance of patrons at the swimming pool facility, including hourly headcounts.
Warn patrons who may be too far from safety or in imminent danger, provide safety information, and enforce swimming and pool safety rules.
Supervise patrons for safety and crowd control.
Perform water and land rescues, provide emergency first aid, and call for medical assistance when necessary.
Manage respiratory and cardiac emergencies, including CPR, bag-valve-mask resuscitation, and AED use.
Use and maintain emergency and rescue equipment, stabilize patrons for transport, and assist intermediate life support or paramedic staff.
Administer swim tests and schedule use of pool lanes and space.
Instruct patrons on pool etiquette and swimming techniques; check identification and collect usage fees when applicable.
Conduct facility opening and closing procedures, identify hazards, and promptly report safety concerns.
Complete incident reports and help maintain routine documents and reports.
Ensure proper disposal of medical waste and potentially infectious materials.
Maintain cleanliness of pool-area buildings and grounds, and vacuum, skim, and perform routine pool maintenance.
Check and maintain rescue tubes and buoys, and safely store pool equipment and lost items.
Operate water pumps, control chemical additives, and apply disinfectant as needed to maintain pool standards and cleanliness.
Participate in continuous training to maintain proficiency in rescue and lifesaving techniques.
Provide courteous, professional customer service, take action to resolve problems, and seek supervisory assistance when needed.
Follow safety regulations and standards, promptly report workplace hazards and mishaps, and support EEO principles and prevention of sexual harassment.