Job Listing
MWR Recreation Assistant (Lifeguard)
Commander, Navy Installations Command · Posted 13 days ago
On-site China Lake, CA $20.3/hr Apply by Sep 8, 2026 Recreation Aid And Assistant ESFP Transportation
Apply for this job → About the Role
This position is assigned to the Non-Appropriated Fund (NAF) Fitness, Sports, and Deployed Support Branch; Fleet Readiness; Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC); NAWS China Lake, CA. Incumbent provides lifeguard duties; is responsible for safeguarding the lives of persons at the assigned work area; assists with Aquatic training, education, and general support at the installation.
What You'll Do
- →Pool and/or Waterfront Lifeguard duties comprise 60% of incumbent's time and include but are notlimited to: Performs all pool and/or waterfront lifeguard responsibilities (e.g., supervising swimmers/patrons and their activities, monitoring all natural water activities, applying first aid, enforcing safety rules, reporting safety hazards to supervisor, performing water rescues as necessary, etc.).
- →Observes conditions of area assigned (e.g., possible hazards, water/chemical conditions, wind and weather, etc.) to ensure a safe environment, removing hazardous materials when necessary (e.g., floating debris, glass, etc.).
- →Performs rescue work, promptly renders cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) or emergency first aid, and calls for medical assistance as necessary.
- →Conducts and documents pool chemical testing results.
- →Checks chlorine and pH levels on a scheduled basis; notifies Certified Pool Operator or supervisor of chemical imbalances; adjusts chemicals as directed.
- →Documents marine life, water conditions and weather conditions.
- →Marks swim and surf areas with a flag system.
- →(Waterfront Only) Operates rescue vehicles (e.g., personal watercraft (PWC) rescue craft, patrol boats, automobiles, etc.), as needed.
- →(Waterfront Only) General duties comprise 40% of incumbent's time and include but are not limited to: Administers aquatic assessment testing and certification in accordance with Department of Defense (DoD), Department of the Navy (DON) and CNIC policy.
- →Provides introductory equipment orientations, as needed.
- →Checks identification cards for authorized patrons and collects usage fees, if applicable.
- →Serves as the primary liaison between the activity, security, medical departments, and Aquatics Coordinator during emergency situations.
- →Performs cleaning duties (e.g., basic janitorial services, vacuuming, skimming, etc.) and routine facility maintenance as assigned by Aquatics Coordinator.
- →Inspects stands, boards, ropes, safety gear and condition of the dressing rooms, ensuring they are within the condition required by environmental health standards.
Requirements
- ✓This position does not have a positive education requirement.
Personality Fit
This role is commonly a great fit for these MBTI types:
Job ID: 6db04e70-4d60-4552-ae64-f27814403d48
Posted via USAJobs