Beach Lifeguard - Mayport, United States - Department Of The Navy

Description

Summary

This position is assigned to the Non-Appropriated Fund (NAF) Fitness, Sports, and Deployed Support Branch; Fleet Readiness; Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC); Naval Station Mayport, Florida. Incumbent provides lifeguard duties; is responsible for safeguarding the lives of persons at the assigned work area; assists with Aquatic training, education, and general support at the installation.

Duties

Pool and/or Waterfront Lifeguard duties comprise 60% of incumbent's time and include but are not



limited to:

• Performs all pool and/or waterfront lifeguard responsibilities (e.g., supervising swimmers/patrons and

their activities, monitoring all natural water activities, applying first aid, enforcing safety rules, reporting

safety hazards to supervisor, performing water rescues as necessary, etc.).

• Observes conditions of area assigned (e.g., possible hazards, water/chemical conditions, wind and

weather, etc.) to ensure a safe environment, removing hazardous materials when necessary (e.g.,

floating debris, glass, etc.).

• Performs rescue work, promptly renders cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) or emergency first aid,

and calls for medical assistance as necessary.

• Conducts and documents pool chemical testing results. Checks chlorine and pH levels on a scheduled

basis; notifies Certified Pool Operator or supervisor of chemical imbalances; adjusts chemicals as

directed.

• Documents marine life, water conditions and weather conditions.
• Marks swim and surf areas with a flag system. (Waterfront Only)
• Operates rescue vehicles (e.g., personal watercraft (PWC) rescue craft, patrol boats, automobiles,

etc.), as needed. (Waterfront Only)

General duties comprise 40% of incumbent's time and include but are not

limited to:

• Administers aquatic assessment testing and certification in accordance with Department of Defense

(DoD), Department of the Navy (DON) and CNIC policy.

• Provides introductory equipment orientations, as needed.
• Checks identification cards for authorized patrons and collects usage fees, if applicable.
• Serves as the primary liaison between the activity, security, medical departments, and Aquatics

Coordinator during emergency situations.

• Performs cleaning duties (e.g., basic janitorial services, vacuuming, skimming, etc.) and routine facility

maintenance as assigned by Aquatics Coordinator.

• Inspects stands, boards, ropes, safety gear and condition of the dressing rooms, ensuring they are

within the condition required by environmental health standards. Informs supervisor of deficiencies.

• Uses and maintains care of emergency equipment (e.g., specialized kits and bags, backboards, suction

devices, splints, stretchers, monitoring equipment, etc.).

• Enforces applicable policies and procedures of Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR) regarding the

use of Aquatic facilities and waterfront operations.

• Prepares accident/incident reports during emergency situations. Notifies management of all

emergencies immediately.

• Works with hazardous materials (e.g., cleaning agents, pool chemicals, etc.).