Supervisory Recreation Specialist

This position is Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) and will be assigned to the 673 FSS Buckner Pool on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, AK .

Regular Full-Time employees have a regular and continuous work schedule of at least 35 hours to a maximum of 40 hours per week.

You are eligible for the following benefits and compensation: Health and Life Insurance, Awards, Leave, Retirement, 401K, Overtime Pay, Workers' Compensation, Shift Differential, Sunday Premium Pay, Holiday Pay.

Assists the Aquatics Manager in the planning, organizing, and management of programs in assigned aquatics facility(s). Assists the Aquatics Manager with organizing and publicizing aquatics activities and programs, assuring maximum effectiveness in attracting and motivating participants, which includes the completion and submission of marketing requests for event promotion. Assists in the administration of the swimming lesson program with instruction to groups of adults and/or children, or to individual adults or children. Instructs patrons on rules and procedures for safe swimming. Works in swimming pool environment where lifeguards are present to perform lifesaving activity. Performs 1st level supervisor duty for lifeguard personnel assigned to the aquatics program. Assigns, directs and reviews the work of subordinate employees; plans and carries out the training and development of employees; evaluates employee work performance; recommends selections, status changes and disciplinary actions; plans schedules, and coordinates work operations, explains management policies. Works to achieve the objectives of personnel programs and policies and deals effectively with employees on complaints, grievances, and other matters involved in the day-to-day administration of the Aquatics Program. Ensures lifeguard coverage for all programming. Ensures water quality testing is performed in accordance with all applicable regulations and standards; reports deficiencies to the Aquatics Manager and the Fitness Center Director. Inspects pool and equipment to ensure they are operated in a safe manner and as instructed. Ensures that all lifeguards continuously observes swimming area to ensure safety of patrons. Ensures the swimming area is open to patrons at scheduled times and only authorized persons are admitted to the area. Rescues swimmers in trouble, promptly administers first aid, and calls for medical assistance if and when needed. Primary Lifeguard Instructor & alternate Water Safety Instructor for the facility(s); provides guidance and conducts initial & in-service/continuing education for assigned personnel on lessons, lesson plans, teaching techniques, swim techniques, materials, rescue techniques, and other topics. Provides continuing education/certification in Lifeguard Instruction, Lifeguarding, First Aid/CPR/AED, emergency oxygen, blood borne pathogens. Provides employees advice and guidance on proper methods and techniques and ensures staff follow all applicable processes and procedures. Performs other related duties as assigned.

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• This position requires the incumbent to complete a background investigation with favorable results.
• This position requires shift work to provide coverage on evenings, weekends, holidays, or special situations.
• This position requires the incumbent to complete a NACI Childcare background with favorable results.
• Must possess an approved and current nationally recognized certification in Lifeguard Instructor, Lifeguarding, Administering Emergency Oxygen, Bloodborne Pathogen Training and First Aid/CPR/AED

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.00 - $29.50 per hour

Expected hours: 35 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Evenings as needed
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Nights as needed
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

Salary : $22 - $30