MWR Lifeguard (Pool)

Commander, Navy Installations Command•Point Mugu, CA

About The Position

This position is assigned to the Non-Appropriated Fund (NAF) Fitness, Sports, and Deployed Support Branch; Fleet Readiness; Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC); Naval Base Ventura County. The incumbent safeguards people at the assigned work area and assists with aquatic training, education, and general support at the installation. The position involves supervising swimmers and patrons, monitoring aquatic activities, enforcing safety rules, assessing environmental conditions, performing water rescues, and providing CPR and emergency first aid. The lifeguard also administers aquatic assessments and certifications, provides equipment orientations, checks patron identification and collects fees when applicable, and coordinates with security, medical departments, and the Aquatics Coordinator during emergencies. Other duties include documenting water and weather conditions; preparing incident reports; cleaning and maintaining facilities; inspecting equipment and dressing rooms; reporting deficiencies; and using and maintaining emergency equipment. The position involves working with cleaning agents, pool chemicals, and biohazardous materials.

Requirements

Meet Federal employment suitability requirements and successfully complete a background investigation, including fingerprint identification and background inquiry forms.
Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check and resolve any discrepancies as a condition of employment.
Be able to work nights, holidays, and weekends.
Be able to work with hazardous and biohazardous materials, including cleaning agents, pool chemicals, and blood.
Obtain and maintain a valid state driver’s license.
Possess and maintain Lifeguard Training Certification, CPR for the Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider, and Blood Borne Pathogens certification.
Pass an initial and recurrent physical agility test.
Know pool safety rules and DoD, DON, CNIC, and MWR policies and procedures governing aquatic assessments, certifications, and facility use.
Know cash-handling procedures.
Be able to identify hazards and hazardous situations, recognize when patrons need assistance, and respond immediately.
Be able to tactfully but forcefully instruct patrons on water safety and facility rules and enforce those rules.
Be skilled or proficient in surf lifesaving techniques and radio communications for safe, efficient rescue operations.
Be able to exercise control over a large group of people.
Communicate effectively orally and in writing.

Responsibilities

Supervise swimmers and patrons and monitor their activities, including natural water activities.
Enforce aquatic facility safety rules and applicable MWR policies and procedures.
Observe the assigned area for hazards and unsafe water, chemical, wind, and weather conditions; remove hazardous materials when necessary.
Perform water rescues and promptly provide CPR or emergency first aid; call for medical assistance as necessary.
Document water and weather conditions and prepare accident or incident reports during emergencies.
Administer aquatic assessment testing and certification in accordance with DoD, DON, and CNIC policy.
Provide introductory equipment orientations as needed.
Check identification cards for authorized patrons and collect usage fees when applicable.
Serve as the primary liaison among the activity, security, medical departments, and Aquatics Coordinator during emergencies.
Perform cleaning duties and routine facility maintenance as assigned by the Aquatics Coordinator.
Inspect stands, boards, ropes, safety gear, and dressing rooms for compliance with environmental health standards, and inform the supervisor of deficiencies.
Use and maintain emergency equipment, including specialized kits and bags, backboards, suction devices, splints, stretchers, and monitoring equipment.
Notify management immediately of emergencies.
Work with hazardous and biohazardous materials, including cleaning agents, pool chemicals, and blood.