MWR Recreation Assistant (Lead Lifeguard)

Benefits

Parental leave

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Non-birth-parent leave

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Family-building benefits

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Mental health support

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Relocation assistance

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Childcare support

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Salary

$50K-$52K From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

401(k) match

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Market context

U.S. role benchmark (BLS OEWS)

$81,444 U.S. median for this role

Projected growth (BLS Employment Projections)

+6.9% - Faster than average

37% below the BLS role benchmark for healthcare aggregate.

Matched to SOC 29-1141 - Healthcare aggregate by role bucket.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2024 and Employment Projections, 2024-2034.

Role

Role function

Healthcare From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

Seniority

Senior From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

Schedule

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Weekend work

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Application

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Assessment

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Deadline

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Where they hire

Hires in: CA From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

About this role

MWR Recreation Assistant (Lead Lifeguard) San Diego, California Summary This position is located in the Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR)/Quality of Life (QOL) Department in Navy Region, Southwest. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a working leader while performing a full range of lifeguard and water safety instruction functions. Duties Responsible for providing work direction to Recreation Aids (Lifeguard) and Recreation Assistants (Water Safety Instructors), passing on instructions received from supervisor and setting the pace in accomplishment of duties related to lifeguard and water safety programs. Assist with establishing work schedules. Checks work in progress and when finished for compliance with sequence, procedures, methods and deadlines. Answers working questions regarding procedures, policies, written instructions and directives. Keeps supervisor informed on status and progress of work; causes of delays; overall work operations and problems that require corrective action. Assist with evaluation of participants' progress and informs participant, parent and/or guardian of progress, appropriateness of placement, essential physical conditioning that is required, and areas in which improvement is needed. Recommends appropriate actions to assist participants in their achievement and/or advancement. Assists Aquatics Director and/or Assistant Aquatics Director with special events. Responsible for serving as a lifeguard by monitoring activities in and around the pool area to ensure the safety and prevent accidents of all participants. Ensures that all water safety rules are observed by swimmers. Caution customers regarding unsafe areas and practices. Informs and educates swimmers/customers concerning common aquatic risks. Responsible for taking charge in an emergency situation;

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