Recreation Leader Temporary – Special Events & Youth Programs
Pierce County
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RECREATION AID (LIFEGUARD)
Air Mobility Command
Department of the Air Force
Job Description
Summary
This job involves working as a lifeguard at an aquatics center on a military base, where you'll watch swimmers to keep everyone safe, perform rescues if needed, and handle basic pool maintenance like cleaning and checking equipment.
It's a flexible role with no guaranteed hours, up to 40 per week based on needs, making it ideal for students, part-timers, or anyone with lifeguarding experience who wants seasonal or on-call work in a community setting.
A good fit would be someone responsible, physically fit, and comfortable in water environments with a focus on safety.
Key Requirements
- Obtain within 90 days a nationally recognized certification in lifesaving and water rescue methods
- Basic first aid training certification
- CPR training for both child and adult
- Practical knowledge of swimming activities, rules, and procedures
- Skill in using and maintaining pool and safety equipment
- Experience in observing swimmers, performing rescues, and administering first aid (paid or volunteer)
- Ability to work flexible hours up to 40 per week with no guarantee
Full Job Description
About the position: This position will be assigned to the 92 Force Support Squadron, Aquatics Center, Fairchild AFB, WA.
The primary purpose of this position is to observes swimming area to ensure safety of patrons.
This is a Flexible position; guaranteed 0 hours, may work up to 40 hours/ week; depending on the facility needs. Applications will be reviewed for consideration every other Monday after Opening Date.
If vacancies are filled before closing date the job posting will close earlier. 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, 09/29/2026 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 or be able to obtain within 90 days of employment 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.
For coastal lifeguards: In addition to the above, must also have surf rescue techniques 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.
W ams 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, etc.
If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12924218
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