Recreation Assistant; Lead Lifeguard

About the position:

This position is Non-Appropriated Fund (NAF) and will be assigned to the Oasis Pool (Outdoor Recreation) on Dover Air Force Base. As a FLEX employee, you may work anywhere between 0-40 hours per week, on an as needed basis.

NOTE: This position is temporary, NOT TO EXCEED 12-SEP-2026.

Responsible for all activities within the swimming pool area during the summer open season in the absence of the Lifeguard Supervisor. Oversees up to 15 lifeguards in performance of their daily duties. Maintains order and enforces established rules of safety and behavior. Instructs, cautions, and expels patrons for inappropriate behavior. Applies a variety of techniques such as rescue breathing, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid as required to respond to any type of safety incident.

Use all aquatic equipment as required and trains lifeguard staff on equipment such as first aid kits, buoys, ropes rescue rings, shepherd's hooks and backboards. Responds to, documents, and reports accidents and injuries. Promptly reports results of any incident to the Lifeguard Supervisor or to the Outdoor Recreation Manager in the absence of the Supervisor. Monitors and documents pool water chemistry (temperature, free chlorine, pH, clarity) according to established schedules, instructions and standards.

Monitors all pool areas including bathhouse, deck, lockers, showers, pool, splash pad, grounds, pavilion, and parking lot to ensure compliance with established schedules, instructions and sanitation requirements. Reports equipment, facility, and water quality deficiencies to Lifeguard Supervisor for correction. Performs gate control and cashier duties as required in absence of cashiers. Monitors cashier duties to ensure compliance with established cash handling procedures.

Assists Lifeguard Supervisor in scheduling and conducting youth and adult swimming lessons. Must participate in one hour of in-service training during every 2-week period. Works non-regular shifts including nights and weekends.

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• This position requires the incumbent to complete a background investigation with favorable results.
• Satisfactory completion of installation records checks, state and national criminal background checks may be required for positions that provide lifesaving duties for children.
• Must be able to lift and carry 45 pounds.
• Must be able to communicate orally and verbally and possess effective customer service skills.
• Must be available to work non-regular shifts to include evenings and weekends.
• Must have and provide proof of Hepatitis B immunization.