RECREATION ASSISTANT (POOL MANAGER)
Air Education and Training Command
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RECREATION AID (LIFEGUARD)
Air Education and Training Command
Department of the Air Force
Job Description
Summary
This job involves working as a lifeguard at a military pool in Arizona, where you'll watch swimmers to keep everyone safe, perform rescues if needed, and handle basic pool maintenance like checking water quality and cleaning areas.
It's a good fit for someone who enjoys outdoor activities, has strong swimming skills, and wants a role focused on public safety in a relaxed government setting.
No prior paid experience is strictly required, but certifications in lifesaving and first aid are essential.
Key Requirements
- Current nationally recognized certification in lifesaving and water rescue methods
- Basic first aid training
- CPR certification for both child and adult
- Practical knowledge of swimming activities, rules, and procedures
- Skill in using and maintaining pool and safety equipment
- Ability to observe and ensure patron safety, including rescues and warnings
- Experience operating pool equipment like water pumps and chemical controls (desirable)
Full Job Description
About the position: This position is Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) and will be assigned to the Outdoor Recreation, Silver Wings Pool.
Must have 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.
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, 05/04/2026 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: Must have 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.
Must 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.
Major Duties:
Continuously observes swimming area to ensure safety of patrons. Ensures the swimming area is open to patrons at scheduled times and only authorized 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, ocean conditions of rough water or hazards, 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 that diving boards are inspected frequently for cracks or loose matting, and that necessary repairs are made.
May perform other related or incidental duties as 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.
If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12905220
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