The Aquatics programs provide a full spectrum of recreational and instructional activities in a safe, healthy, fun environment which aids in the development of life skills and builds resiliency in our service members. Drowning prevention is a key theme for Aquatics with a focus on prevention awareness.
Lifeguards Wanted!
We are now accepting applications for lifeguards for the summer season. Join our team and keep our pools safe for service members and their families. Apply online at https://careers.usmc-mccs.org. If hired and not certified, enrollment in a certification course (at no charge to the employee) is part of the training process after on-boarding.
Positions Available:
- Rec Attendant (minimum age of 14)
- Swim Instructor/Lifeguard (minimum age of 16)
- Lifeguard (minimum age of 15)
- Lead Lifeguard (minimum age of 16 and 1 year experience in aquatics)
- Lifeguard Supervisor (minimum age of 18 and 1 year experience in aquatics)
The interview for Lifeguard will include a 300-meter swim, 2 minute tread and a timed brick extrication.
The interview for the Swim Instructor, Lead and Supervisor will include the same test, plus an evaluation of the 6 recognized swim strokes (front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, side stroke and elementary backstroke).
Certification Courses
*Some courses require prerequisite skills, which will be assessed on the first day of the course. Failure to complete these skills during the assessment session will result in an automatic disenrollment of the class and an 80% refund given to the student. The student may choose to enroll in another upcoming course and pay the full course fee. Students that fail the prerequisite skills assessment or do not show up to the first day of the course cannot transfer their course registration fee to another upcoming course.
**Successful completion of a lifeguarding certification course does not guarantee employment with MCCS. If you are interested in working with MCCS Semper Fit Aquatics, please visit MCCS Jobs to find listings and apply for the region that best fits your location. We are currently accepting applications for all seasonal pools.
Location
Contact Information
Aquatics Program Office
Building 5677
Camp Foster, Okinawa
Phone: 098-970-3180
DSN: 645-3180
OCONUS Base Phone: 81-98-970-3180
Email: aquatics@okinawa.usmc-mccs.org
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Mon–Fri | 8 a.m.–4 p.m. | |||
Sat–Sun | CLOSED | |||
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