Recreation Assistant/Lifeguard

Strategix Management LLC • San Bernardino, CA

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About The Position

The Recreation Assistant/Lifeguard organizes, conducts, and supervises land and water recreation and leisure time activities. This role involves assisting Job Corps students to actively engage in a variety of recreation activities, field trips, sports programs, and leadership initiatives. The assistant will oversee all water-related recreational activity both on center as well as during approved center field trips, ensuring safety and compliance with regulations.

Requirements

• Associate of arts degree or one year of related experience working with youth.
• Current CPR/First Aid/AED certification.
• Current lifeguard certification.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• High level of conflict-resolution skills.
• Effective relationship-building skills with students and staff.
• Information technology proficiency including MS Office.
• Unless waived by management, a valid driver's license in the state of employment with an acceptable driving record is required.

Nice To Haves

• Post-secondary degree and one year of experience in a recreational and/or sports program with a community-based organization, school, or similar environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist Job Corps students to actively engage in a variety of recreation activities, field trips, sports programs, and leadership initiatives.
• Oversee all water-related recreational activity both on center as well as during approved center field trips.
• Explain and enforce water rules, regulations, and policies to maintain order and ensure the safety of students; maintain accurate student accountability during water recreational activities.
• Respond to emergencies and rescue swimmers in danger of drowning; perform first aid as needed; follow center safety reporting standards.
• Transport students to recreational events using GSA vehicles as needed.
• Provide direct service and support to Job Corps students with and without disabilities.
• Order and issue materials, supplies, films, and game equipment.
• Develop and operate weekday and weekend game activities.
• Provide opportunities for students in the creative arts.
• Utilize information systems and handle student data in strict adherence to Job Corps and Strategix policies to protect student’s personally identifiable information (PII) and reduce network security threats.
• Adhere to and model Strategix servant leadership culture values.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees