Seasonal Lifeguard (Recreational Aid/Assistant)
National Park Service
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Posted: February 18, 2026 (1 day ago)
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RECREATION AID (LIFEGUARD)
Air Force Materiel Command
Department of the Air Force
Job Description
Summary
This job is for a lifeguard at the base pool on Hanscom Air Force Base in Massachusetts, where you'll watch over swimmers to keep everyone safe, perform rescues if needed, and handle basic first aid.
It's a flexible part-time role with no guaranteed hours, up to 40 per week, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
It's a good fit for someone with lifeguard certification who enjoys working in a community setting and has experience around pools.
Key Requirements
- Approved and current nationally recognized certification in Lifesaving and Water Rescue methods and skills
- Basic first aid training
- CPR training for adults and children
- Practical knowledge of swimming activities, rules, and procedures
- Skill in the use and maintenance of pool and safety equipment
- Ability to observe swimming areas, enforce safety rules, and perform rescues
- Flexibility to work 0-40 hours per week, including evenings, weekends, and holidays
Full Job Description
About the position: This position is Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) and will be assigned to the Base Pool at Hanscom AFB, Massachusetts This position is a FLEX position and is not guaranteed hours, may work 0 - 40 hours a week.
May be required to work evenings, weekends or holidays. Applications will be reviewed every 2 weeks until close of this announcement. 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, 05/18/2026 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 (adult and child) training.
Must have experience which proves 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:
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, and recommends closing swimming areas until safe conditions prevail.
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.
If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12892223
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