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Recreation Assistant (Lead Lifeguard)
Commander, Navy Installations CommandGreat Lakes, IL · Lead / Staff / Principal
$21 – $22 / hour
Via USAJOBS, the federal government’s official jobs site, retrieved November 3, 2026. You apply through the official announcement on USAJOBS.
What this role is
A lead lifeguard role at a naval recreation facility that splits time between active water supervision and managing a team of lifeguards. This suits an experienced water safety professional with leadership experience who wants to direct aquatics operations while maintaining hands-on rescue capability.
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What they ask for
Required
- Knowledge of pool and waterfront safety rules
- Knowledge of DoD and Navy aquatic policies and procedures
- Knowledge of pool chemical testing and adjustment
- Ability to conduct routine safety inspections
- Ability to provide water rescue and emergency first aid
- Ability to lead and direct lifeguard staff of three or more
- Ability to exercise control over groups of people
- Ability to schedule work and evaluate performance
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
- Ability to identify hazards and patron distress immediately