Recreation Assistant (Lifeguard)
Commander, Navy Installations
Posted: January 12, 2026 (2 days ago)
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United States Army Installation Management Command
Department of the Army
This job involves managing the daily operations of aquatic facilities, wellness programs, and fitness centers at a military base, including staff supervision, safety protocols, budgeting, and event planning.
A good fit would be someone with a background in recreation or physical education who enjoys leading teams and ensuring safe, engaging activities for service members and their families.
It requires strong organizational skills and a passion for promoting health and fitness in a community setting.
This position is located at Fort Lee, VA. Incentives and Bonuses Incentives will not be paid. Resumes must be two pages (or less).
Resumes should clearly demonstrate the applicant's relevant experience, skills, knowledge and abilities as they pertain to this position.
A qualified candidate must possess the following: An undergraduate or graduate degree in related fields such as Physical Education, Kinesiology, Sports Administration/ Management, or Recreation OR twelve (12) months work experience in an indoor or outdoor environment with aquatic, wellness, and/ or recreational programs, events, and facilities.
Possesses demonstrated experience in development, planning and execution of aquatic, wellness, and/ or recreational programs/ events.
Possesses experience in supervision and/ or management of staff, events, and/ or programs.
Possesses and maintains the following certifications: American Red Cross Lifeguarding and First Aid CPR for the Professional Rescuer/AED Lifeguard Instructor (Red Cross) The following certification must be obtained within 6 months of appointment: (Training will be facility funded.) Aquatic Facilities Operator (AFO) or Certified Pool Operator (CPO) certification.
Online Training for Contracting Officer's Representative (COR), CLC222 Section 893. MWR Sports and Fitness Administration Course. Nationally Recognized Basic Fitness Trainer Certification.
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