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USAJOBS · 3 months ago

Lead Recreation Assistant (Lifeguard)

United States

Full-time

Remote

Lead/Staff

$18.15/hr - $18.15/hr

The position is with the Outdoor Recreation at Mountain Home AFB, ID. The Lead Recreation Assistant will provide guidance to employees, ensure safety in swimming areas, and perform various management functions related to recreation activities.

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No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Works under the direction of the Outdoor Recreation Manager who is available to deal with unusual situations which may occur and to provide guidance and instructions when performing new or procedurally complex duties

As a working leader, performs the following types of lead duties: Provides day-to-day advice and guidance to employees for work assignments; relays instructions from the supervisor for work assignments; gets the work started and sets the work pace; demonstrates work methods and provides work-related guidance; ensures the worksite materials and tools are available; ensures that employees follow security and safety rules

Reports all safety violations to immediate supervisor

Provides input on performance, progress, and disciplinary problems

Enforces established operating policies and procedures

Performs limited management functions which may include establishing the work schedule, approving/disapproving leave requests, opening and closing the facility, and making daily deposits

Continuously observes swimming area to ensure safety of patrons

Ensures the swimming area is open to patrons at scheduled times and only authorized persons are admitted to the area

Rescues swimmers in trouble, promptly administers first aid, and calls for medical assistance if and when needed

Warns swimmers of unsafe environmental or health conditions

When working at pools, may operate water pumps and control chemical additives to ensure pool water meets specified standards

Ensures that diving boards are inspected frequently for cracks or loose matting, and that necessary repairs are made

May perform other related or incidental duties as assigned for the daily operation of the swimming area to include: cleaning bath houses, main pools, pool decks

Qualification

Lifesaving certificationWater rescue skillsCPR trainingFirst aid trainingSwimming knowledgeSafety awarenessLeadership skillsCommunication skills

Required

Must obtain an approved, nationally recognized certification in lifesaving and water rescue methods and skills, as well as basic first aid training, and CPR (both child and adult) training within 30 days of employment

Ability to lead 3 or more recreation aids or recreation assistants

Experience which provides a practical knowledge of swimming activities, rules and procedures and skill in the use and maintenance of various pool and safety equipment is desirable

Must have required immunizations

Must be able to satisfactorily complete a National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI), State Criminal History Repository Check (SCHRC), and Installation Records Check (IRC)