Recreation Specialist II (Whitten)
State of South Carolina
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RECREATION AID (LIFEGUARD)
Air Combat Command
Department of the Air Force
Location
South Carolina
Salary
$15 - $15
per hour
Type
Closes
February 11, 2026
Job Description
Summary
This job is for a lifeguard at a military base pool in South Carolina, where you'll watch swimmers to keep everyone safe, perform rescues and first aid if needed, and help maintain the pool area.
It's a good fit for someone who enjoys working outdoors, has strong swimming skills, and wants a role that includes customer service and basic maintenance tasks.
No prior paid experience is strictly required, but volunteer work in aquatics counts toward qualifications.
Key Requirements
- Obtain and maintain nationally recognized certification in lifesaving and water rescue methods
- Complete basic first aid training and CPR certification for both children and adults
- Pass a pre-employment physical examination
- Undergo a National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI) and possible criminal background checks
- Demonstrate practical knowledge of swimming activities, rules, and procedures
- Skill in using and maintaining pool and safety equipment
Full Job Description
About the position: This position is Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) and will be assigned to the Shaw Woodland Pool. Who May Apply: Open to everyone.
Applicants will be categorized by preference(s) and/or priority consideration eligibilities.
An applicant's eligibility will be determined based on eligibility claimed in the questionnaire and proof of eligibility MUST be provided with application by the closing date, 02/11/2026 Business Based Action, Military Spouse Preference, Outside Applicant Veteran, Spouse/Widow/Parent of Veteran, and Transition Hiring Preference In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social).
You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if the position allows for qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application.
Qualifying Experience: For pool and aquatic center lifeguards: Be able to obtain and maintain an approved and current nationally recognized certification in lifesaving and water rescue methods and skills, as well as basic first aid training, and CPR (both child and adult) training.
Have experience which provides a practical knowledge of swimming activities, rules and procedures and skill in the use and maintenance of various pool and safety equipment is desirable.
Satisfactory complete a pre-employment physical. Be able to satisfactorily complete a National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI).
Satisfactory completion of installation records checks, state and national criminal background checks may be required for positions that provide lifesaving duties for children.
You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Major Duties:
Continuously observes swimming area to ensure safety of patrons. Ensures the swimming area is open to patrons at scheduled times and only authorizes persons are admitted to the area.
Rescues swimmers in trouble, promptly administers first aid, and calls for medical assistance if and when needed.
Warns swimmers of unsafe environmental or health conditions and recommends closing swimming areas until safe conditions prevail.
When working at pools, may operate water pumps and control chemical additives to ensure pool water meets specified standards.
Ensures rock wall and water slide are inspected frequently and that necessary repairs are made.
May perform other related or incidental duties assigned for the daily operation of the swimming area to include: cleaning of bath houses, wading pools, main pools, pool decks, beach areas, sunbathing areas, conduct swim lessons, etc.
Performs other related duties as assigned. If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12874270
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