Recreation Aide/Assistant (Lifeguard)
Commander, Navy Installations Command
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Recreation Aid (Lifeguard) NF-01
United States Army Installation Management Command
Department of the Army
SES Pay Grade
Base salary range: $147,649 - $221,900
Typical requirements: Executive-level leadership experience. Senior executive qualifications required.
Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).
Job Description
Summary
This job involves working as a lifeguard at indoor and outdoor pools on a military base in Georgia, where you'll monitor swimmers for safety, respond to emergencies, and enforce pool rules.
It's a great fit for someone who enjoys working with people, stays calm under pressure, and has a passion for water safety and helping others.
No prior professional experience is required beyond the necessary certifications, making it accessible for entry-level candidates interested in fitness and recreation.
Key Requirements
- Possess and maintain Lifeguarding and First Aid certification from American Red Cross or equivalent (e.g., Star Guard, YMCA, ELLIS)
- Hold American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer/AED or equivalent certification
- For water parks, upgrade to Waterpark Lifeguarding and First Aid certification
- Obtain Oxygen Administration certification within two weeks of starting if required by the facility
- Ability to provide maximum surveillance of pool areas and respond to emergencies, including rescues and first aid
- Enforce safety rules, warn patrons, and follow disciplinary procedures
- Participate in training, maintain logs and reports, and assist with swimming programs as needed
Full Job Description
This position is located at the Aquatics Facilities which is a part of the Fort Benning Family & Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR). 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: Possesses and maintains the following certifications: Lifeguarding and First Aid (American Red Cross or nationally recognized equivalent i.e.
Star Guard, YMCA, or ELLIS); American Red Cross "Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation for the Professional; CPR for the Professional Rescuer/AED or equivalent (American Heart Association CPR/AED); First Aid.
For Water Parks, upgrade the certification to: 'Waterpark Lifeguarding and First Aid; CPR/PR/AED' (American Red Cross).
In addition, for facilities that use Oxygen Administration "O2 bottles" the O2 Administration certification (American Red Cross "Oxygen Administration or installation offered training (i.e.
Fire Dept.) must be obtained within two weeks of reporting for duty.
**The certification must be reflected on your resume and your certification uploaded at the time of application to be considered eligible for this position** Major Duties:
- Serves as a lifeguard for indoor and outdoor pools and works under the direction of the Installation Aquatics Program Manager.
- Employs safety rules for the protection of the pool guests. Responsible for lifeguarding guests in attendance at the assigned aquatics facility.
- Provides maximum pool area surveillance and responds to emergencies; rescues pool patrons and administers first aid as required. Attend aquatics and/or safety training as directed.
- Tactfully warns patrons who repeatedly disregard safety rules, and follows facility Standard Operating Procedures for disciplinary actions. Assists in coaching or preparing the competitive and non-competitive swimming programs as required.
- Maintains daily logs, reports and records as required. Participates in required training (on-the-job training emergency rescue drills, emergency action plan simulations). Performs other duties as assigned.
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