MWR Recreation Assistant; Lead Lifeguard

MWR Recreation Assistant (Lead Lifeguard)

Summary: Serves as a working leader while performing a full range of lifeguard and water safety instruction functions in the Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR)/Quality of Life (QOL) Department.

• Provide work direction to Recreation Aids (Lifeguard) and Recreation Assistants (Water Safety Instructors).
• Assist with scheduling, progress monitoring, and compliance checks.
• Evaluate participants’ progress, inform parents/guardians, and recommend improvement strategies.
• Serve as lifeguard by monitoring the pool area, ensuring safety, and preventing accidents.
• Enforce water safety rules, counsel swimmers on risks, and conduct rescues and first aid per standard procedures.
• Complete accident reports, water quality checks, and equipment inspections.
• Lead emergency responses, including chemical spills, medical situations, and facility security.
• Perform housekeeping and facility maintenance tasks as required.
• Assist special events and other related duties as assigned.

• Pass E-Verify employment verification and federal background investigation.
• Work both indoors and outdoors with no fixed schedule; may require early, late, weekend, or holiday shifts.
• Obtain Lifeguard Training, CPR for Professionals, and Standard First Aid within 30 days of hire.
• Be prepared to respond to emergency situations at all times and lift and carry swimmers as needed.
• Hold current and valid WSI/lifeguard certification, first aid, and CPR certifications.
• Maintain drug-free status in accordance with federal requirements.

• Minimum 2 years of lifeguard experience.
• Age 18 or older with proven lifeguard functions.
• Knowledge of rescues, emergency aid, water safety rules, and water‑quality checks.
• Ability to enforce regulations, prepare reports, follow instructions, communicate effectively, and lead a team.
• Successful completion of background checks with favorable results.

• Lifeguard Training
• CPR for Professionals
• Standard First Aid by the American Red Cross or equivalent

Additional Legal Requirements: All applicants must be eligible for E-Verify, pass federal background checks, and comply with drug‑free workplace policies as required by Executive Order 12564 and Department of Defense Instruction 1402.05.

EEO Statement: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or protected veteran status.