Recreation Assistant Lead Lifeguard (Summer 2026 Season)

**Certifications must be attached with submission of application or resume to be considered for this position***

• Leads and assists in direction of Recreation Assistant (lifeguard) positions; including monitoring pool activities and ensures swimmers are well supervised to ensure all applicable policies and procedures of Morale Welfare and Recreation (MWR) regarding the use of Aquatic facilities and waterfront operations are followed. Communicates these polices to other staff and patrons.
• Ensures lifeguards perform their duties in compliance with established regulations and instructions that are outlined in applicable manuals and policies and reports infractions to the supervisor.
• Ensures that lifeguards rotate as scheduled and during assigned breaks. Provides relief to lifeguards as required.
• Monitors equipment takes head counts and observes conditions of area assigned (e.g. possible hazards water/chemical conditions wind and weather) to ensure a safe environment reports discrepancies to immediate supervisor.
• Performs cleaning duties and leads other lifeguard staff in performing of such tasks (i.e. basic janitorial services vacuuming and skimming) along with routine facility maintenance as assigned by Aquatics Program Manager.
• Serves as the primary liaison between the activity security medical departments and Aquatics Program Manager during emergency situations. Prepares accident/incident reports during emergency situations and immediately notifies Management of all emergencies.
• Incumbent must inform the Aquatics Coordinator and recommend closing swimming area until safe conditions prevail.
• Monitors establishes and executes daily physical fitness training for water safety staff.
• Interviews and recommends selection of all lifeguard positions to the supervisor.
• Provides introductory orientations to all aquatics staff.
• May open and close the facility and will serve as the Manager on Duty (MOD) in the absence of the Aquatics Coordinator.
• Ensures maintenance work for year round facility upkeep to include but not limited to water quality assessments facility equipment inspections including stands boards ropes and safety gear.
• Conducts and documents pool chemical testing results. Checks chlorine and pH levels on a scheduled basis; notifies Certified Pool Operator or supervisor in order to adjust any chemical imbalances.
• Alerts the Aquatics Coordinator of problems with pool equipment and safety issues; when unsafe environmental or health conditions exist.
• Leads and conducts classes workshops and special events based on established guidelines and standard operating procedures (SOP).
• Administers aquatic assessment testing and certification in accordance with Department of Defense (DoD) Department of the Navy (DON) and CNIC policy.
• Checks identification cards for authorized patrons and collects usage fees if applicable.
• Initiates rescue and recovery efforts contacting medical personnel and performing first aid services.
• Manages customer service inquiries and complaints in a diplomatic and professional manner.
• Assists in compilation of time sheets schedules for the supervisor and enters approved leave in the system in the absence of the supervisor.
• Provides input to assist in the evaluations of employee performance.
• Leads and manages staffing supplies equipment maintenance and upkeep of facilities.
• Supports CNICs Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) policy; fosters a work environment free of discrimination harassment and/or reprisal; and ensures that all staff are valued respected and receive equitable treatment.
• Monitors cash handling in accordance with established policies.
• Ensures all lifeguard staff attends continuous training programs and are able to execute emergency action plans in their areas.

Conditions of employment

• Must meet Federal Employment suitability requirements and successful completion of background investigation. Background investigations are conducted using fingerprint identification and completion of background inquiry forms.
• Must successfully pass the E-verify employment verification check. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of employment.
• You must go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the Form I-9.
• May be required to pass pre-employment examinations.
• A valid State drivers license is required to operate motor vehicles.
• Must have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer.
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.

Qualifications

In order to qualify for this position your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education knowledge skills and abilities to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills knowledge and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience. All non-government positions identified on your resume must include complete address and to and from dates. Government positions must include pay plan series grade to and from dates and address of the agency/organization.

Specialized experience directly related to the duties described above. Qualifying experience must have been equivalent to the next lower level in the normal line of progression.

Specialized experience must demonstrate the following:

• 6 months of general experience and 6 months of specialized experience performing the duties of a lifeguard are required.
• Knowledge of recreation equipment and use in an aquatics setting.
• Knowledge of pool and water safety rules.
• Knowledge of general aquatic facility upkeep and maintenance ( e.g. cleaning minor equipment repairs).
• Ability to appropriately identify hazards or hazardous situations and identify a patrons need for assistance immediately.
• Ability to conduct routine safety inspections of the facility and pool area to ensure they meet environmental health standards.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Ability to work with hazardous and biohazardous materials (e.g. cleaning agents pool chemicals blood).
• Skill in providing customer service to a diverse group of people
• Skill to act decisively and immediately in any situation which could result in harm to a patron by identifying a patron in distress.
• Skill to tactfully but forcefully provide instruction on water safety facility rules and regulations and enforce them.
• Skill to conduct pool chemical testing adjust chemical imbalances and document the results.
• Skill to exercise control over a large group of people.

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience including volunteer and part time experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g. professional philanthropic religious spiritual community student social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies knowledge and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

As part of the application process you must complete and submit an occupational questionnaire and your RESUME MUST SUPPORT AND VALIDATE YOUR ANSWERS or you may be removed from consideration.

ONLY THE MOST HIGHLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WILL BE REFERRED. IF MANAGEMENT DOES NOT WISH TO SELECT A HIGHLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATE THEY MAY REQUEST A REFERRAL LIST INCLUDING WELL OR QUALIFIED APPLICANTS.

Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating and/or appointment eligibility.

PLEASE READ THIS VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT IN ITS ENTIRETY TO ENSURE ALL REQUIREMENTS ARE ADDRESSED IN YOUR APPLICATION PACKAGE.

RELOCATION AUTHORIZED

• NO Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) is authorized based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest

KEY REQUIREMENTS/CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Males must be registered or exempt from Selective Service. must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Selectee may be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Selectee is required to participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• Social Security Card is required.
• Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-VERIFY) check. As of May 7 2025 The REAL ID act requires visitors to have a REAL ID or passport to access to Government Facilities. This will be a requirement for employment.
• A favorable background is a requirement of this position. Failure to obtain and maintain a favorable background may result in the withdrawal of the position offer or removal.

NOTE: Applicants have the ability to perform an E-Verify Self Check to confirm employment eligibility at Although a Self-Check is not mandatory it can be a useful tool for applicants to find out if there is a problem with their employment eligibility records and resolve any issues before taking a job.