Recreation Assistant - Lifeguard

Description:

Support the Military's Quality of Life programs! The Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR) department of Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC) provides fitness, recreation, lodging and food and beverage programs for service members, their families, retired military and civilian employees. This position is assigned to the Non-Appropriated Fund (NAF) Fitness, Sports, and Deployed Support Branch; Fleet Readiness; Commander, Navy Installations command (CNIC); NBK Bangor and Bremerton.

Requirements:

• Knowledge of the goals, principles, techniques and procedures used in organizing, planning and conducting basic fitness, aquatics and sports activities.
• Knowledge of FFR policies, rules, and regulations regarding the use of Aquatic facilities and waterfront operations.
• Knowledge of pool and waterfront safety rules.
• Knowledge of the Navy FFR mission, the scope of recreational activities and their suitability for individuals, groups, ages and interests.
• Knowledge of and ability to conduct pool chemical testing, document the results, and adjust chemical imbalances, as directed.
• Knowledge of the organization's instructional methods and goals.
• Knowledge of DoD, DON, and CNIC aquatic assessment and testing policy.
• Knowledge of basic water safety equipment utilized for various age groups.
• Knowledge of basic first aid procedures to include automated external defibrillator and blood borne pathogens.
• Knowledge of basic arithmetic to compute charges, disperse change accurately, and prepare reports.
• Knowledge of cash handling procedures.
• Skill or proficiency in lifesaving techniques to perform a safe and efficient rescue operation.
• Ability to assess and provide instruction on various swimming skills, basic diving, and water safety skills to various age groups ranging from infant through adult.
• Ability to plan and organize appropriate skill- and age-based swimming instruction.
• Ability to handle/rescue persons in the water of various sizes, who may panic or be unconscious.
• Ability to appropriately identify hazards or hazardous situations and identify a patron's need for assistance immediately.
• Ability to tactfully, but forcefully, provide instruction on water safety, facility rules and regulations, and enforce them.
• Ability to conduct routine safety inspections of the facility and pool area to ensure they meet environmental health standards.
• Ability to exercise control over a large group of people.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.