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Recreation Assistant (Lead Lifeguard)
Commander, Navy Installations Command · Posted 51 days ago
On-site Naval Air Station Jacksonville, FL $19.1/hr Apply by Aug 17, 2026 Recreation Aid And Assistant ESFP
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This position is located at Aquatics, Morale, Welfare, and Recreation Department, Naval Air Station, Jacksonville, FL. The purpose of this position is to provide lifeguard duties in a variety of situations and will be responsible for safeguarding the lives of persons at the assigned work area throughout the MWR Department. Tasks may also include a variety of duties in support of MWR such as community events.
What You'll Do
- →In order to qualify for this position, resumes must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the duties of the position.
- →Applicant resumes are the key means for evaluating skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position therefore, applicants are encouraged to be clear and specific when describing experience.
- →MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES: Leads and coordinates the daily operations of the pools under the direction and supervision of the Aquatics Supervisor.
- →Responsibilities include the leading of approximately 20 Lifeguards.
- →Advises lifeguards and points out necessary precautions to assume the safety of swimming pool participants.
- →Explains to lifeguards the work requirements, methods and procedures for cleaning the pool, pool areas and locker rooms.
- →When unsafe environmental or health conditions exist, informs Aquatics Supervisor and closes swimming areas until safe conditions return.
- →Refers unusual problems to the Aquatics Supervisor.
- →Recommends equipment/supplies necessary for daily maintenance of related areas.
- →Keeps supervisor informed about assigned activities.
- →May provide lessons to swimmers.
- →Assists with administrative duties involved in the operation of the pool.
- →Assists in arranging parties, keeps schedules and ensures that adequate personnel are scheduled.
- →Reports maintenance problems to the proper parties or to supervisor.
Requirements
- ✓** Applicants can qualify based on education OR experience OR a combination of both.
- ✓If qualifying based on education, applicants must submit transcripts showing degree awards and course work. ** 6 months or more of general experience AND 6 months or more of specialized experience OR Successful completion of 2 years of study that included at least 12 semester hours in courses related to recreation (e.g., basic psychology, group dynamics, physical education, arts and crafts, etc.).
- ✓OR An equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.
- ✓Certifications: American Red Cross Lifeguard Training Certificate or a higher-level equivalent certificate Basic First Aid and CPR Certification At least six (6) months Lifeguard experience
Benefits
- ★This is a regular full-time position with the following benefits: (No enrollment waiting period - immediate enrollment and coverage available) Annual Leave - 13 Per Calendar Year (based on percentage earned each pay period) (Must be onboard 90 days before using annual leave - Usage is allowed the first pay period after the 90-day mark is achieved).
Personality Fit
This role is commonly a great fit for these MBTI types:
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