Recreation Specialist; Lifeguard Supervisor

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
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As a FLEX employee, you may work anywhere between 0‑40 hours per week on an as‑needed basis.

This position is temporary, NOT TO EXCEED 12‑SEP‑2026
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Responsible for all activities within the swimming pool area during the summer pool season, including initial set up for opening and tear down for closing. Supervises up to 15 lifeguards and 3 cashiers in performance of their daily duties. Develops duty schedules for all lifeguards to maintain minimum lifeguard on‑duty requirement for daily pool operations, including private parties and lap swimming.

Develops duty schedules for cashiers to ensure required coverage during all hours of pool operations. Records lifeguard hours worked and submits individual time sheets for accurate payroll payments. Maintains order and enforces established rules of safety and behavior. Instructs, cautions, and expels patrons for inappropriate behavior. Maintains currency and 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.

Conducts required in‑service training for all lifeguards. Uses all aquatic equipment as requires and trains lifeguard staff on proper use and care of equipment including, but not limited to first aid kits, buoys, ropes, rescue rings, shepherd's hooks, backboards, and handicap lifts. Responds to, documents, and reports incidents, accidents, and injuries. Promptly reports results of any incident to the Outdoor Recreation Manager.

Monitors and documents pool water chemistry (temperature, free chlorine, pH, and clarity) according to established schedules, instructions, and standards. Monitors all pool areas including bathhouse, deck, lockers, showers, pool, splash pad, grounds, pavilion, parking lot, park, and restroom adjacent to pool area to ensure compliance with established schedules, instructions, and sanitation requirements. Reports equipment, facility, and water deficiencies to Civil Engineering personnel for correction.

Monitors gate control and cashier duties to ensure compliance with established standards and cash handling procedures. Performs gate control and cashier duties as required in absence of cashier. Schedules youth and adults for appropriate skill‑level swim lessons. Conducts all swimming lessons with the assistance of other lifeguards if required. Trains new lifeguards. Works non‑regular shifts including nights and weekends. All required certifications must be valid prior to hire and remain valid throughout the entire pool season.

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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 possess a valid driver's license.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• 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.
• This position has been identified as a Test Designated Position (TDP). The incumbent of this position will be subject to and must consent to a pre‑employment and random drug testing.