Lead Lifeguard, Nf-02/Flx, Camp Foster (Plaza)

NONAPPROPRIATED FUND POSITION DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE:  RECREATION ASSISTANT

BUS TITLE:  LEAD LIFEGUARD

JOB SERIES:   0189

GRADE:    NF-2     

FLSA STATUS:  NON-EXEMPT

SUMMARY OF DUTIES: Protects patrons from hazardous conditions by ensuring that safety and pool rules and regulations are enforced.  Supervises patrons for safety and crowd control. Performs rescue work, promptly renders emergency first aid, and calls for medical assistance as necessary. Performs water and land rescues equal to the standard of training when a water emergency is taking place (e.g. drowning, medical or trauma in the water). Manages respiratory and cardiac emergencies to include performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), bag-valve-mask resuscitation, or automatic external defibrillation (AED). Uses and maintains care of emergency equipment such as specialized kits and rescue bags, backboards, head immobilizers suction devices, splints, stretchers, oxygen delivery systems, and monitoring equipment. Controls external bleeding with direct pressure and treats shock. Splints and immobilizes fractures and dislocations for transport.  Attempts to ascertain whether the patron has preexisting medical problems and to obtain critical medical history from the patron.  

Teaches various swimming skills and water safety for all age groups. Prepares material for classes being taught. Ensures the safety of all patrons in the class.

Promptly reports safety hazards to supervisor. Completes incident reports and assists in maintaining routine documents and reports. Ensures proper disposal of medical waste and potentially infectious materials. Responsible for the cleanliness of the buildings and grounds at the pool areas.  Responsible for vacuuming, skimming, and routine pool maintenance.  May operate water pumps and add chemical additives to ensure pool water meets specified standards, when certification permits.  May apply disinfectant to showers, floors, and decks.  May check I.D. cards for authorized patrons and collect usage fees, if applicable.

Administers swim tests.  Schedules use of lanes and pool space for patrons. Instructs patrons on proper swimming pool etiquette and techniques. Responsible for conducting opening and closing procedures of the facility.

Provides World Class Customer Service with an emphasis on courtesy. Assists customers and communicates positively in a professional and friendly manner. Takes action to solve problems quickly. Relays instructions from supervisor.  Gets work started.  Sets work pace.  Demonstrates work methods, and provides work-related guidance.  Ensures worksite materials and tools are available to complete work.  Reports workplace injuries immediately to the immediate or higher level supervisor, and to the Human Resources office in the absence of the immediate supervisor.  Checks with supervisor on problems.  Adheres to established standards of actively supporting the principles of the EEO program and prevention of sexual harassment.  Checks on work and meets productivity goals.  Ensures employees follow security, safety and housekeeping rules.  Conducts on-the-job training and instructions.  Performs supervisory duties in an emergency, or short-term and nonrecurring basis.

Performs other related duties as assigned. This is a mixed position where the incumbent must be able to lift and carry objects up to 45lbs independently and objects over 45lbs with assistance is required, while performing normal duties in the area.  May perform work that poses physical demands beyond normal requirements during rescue. Work may be performed in settings where exposure to moderate discomforts, high temperatures, and/or adverse weather conditions exist.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Must be at least 16 years old.
2. Minimum of one (1) year experience in aquatic recreational activities.
3. Possess or be able to obtain within 30 days of employment current nationally recognized certifications: Lifeguard training, CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer or equivalent, Standard First Aid or equivalent, and Water Safety Instructor or equivalent.
4. Understanding of and the ability to enforce rigid safety regulations to ensure maximum protection of swimmers. Ability to use equipment to take pool readings.  Ability to use and perform maintenance of pool equipment.
5. Must be able to pass an initial and recurrent physical ability test.
6. Must be able to obtain and maintain a National Agency Check with Inquiries and State Criminal History Repository Check (Tier 1) with Childcare background checks which are required for positions that involve working with children under the age of 18.
7. Must be able to accommodate a flexible work schedule to include nights, weekends, and holidays.

This activity is a Drug-free workplace.  The use of illegal drugs by NAF employees, whether on or off duty, cannot and will not be tolerated.  Federal employees have a right to a safe and secure workplace, and Marines, sailors, and their family members have a right to a reliable and productive Federal workforce.