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Recreation Aid (Lifeguard) NF-01

United States Army Installation Management Command

Department of the Army

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$15 - $17

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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 is for a lifeguard at the pools on Fort Campbell Army base in Kentucky, where you'll watch over swimmers, enforce safety rules, and handle emergencies like rescues and first aid.

It's a flexible part-time role with no benefits, ideal for someone who enjoys working around water and has the right safety certifications.

A good fit would be a responsible, physically fit person with experience in aquatics who can stay calm under pressure.

Key Requirements

  • Possess and maintain American Red Cross Lifeguarding and First Aid certification (or equivalent from Star Guard, YMCA, or ELLIS)
  • Hold American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer/AED certification (or American Heart Association equivalent)
  • Obtain Oxygen Administration certification within two weeks of starting if required for the facility
  • Ability to perform rescues, administer first aid, and respond to pool emergencies
  • Knowledge of pool safety rules, surveillance, and enforcement procedures
  • Assist with swim lessons, water survival training, and maintaining clean pool areas
  • Attend all required training and maintain daily logs and reports

Full Job Description

This position is located at Fort Campbell, KY - MWR Aquatics. This is a "Flexible" position (0-40 hours) with no eligibility to participate in the NAF Employee Benefits Plans.

To better expedite the hiring process, we recommend including full contact information (name, address, phone number, email, etc.) for professional and personal references on your resume.

Incentives and Bonuses Incentives will not be paid. Applications will be reviewed at the following pre-determined cut off dates: Every 2 weeks. The first cut-off will be 02/02/2026.

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 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. PLEASE NOTE: Your resume must reflect the qualifications stated in the announcement and questionnaire to be rated eligible.

For additional information on lifeguard training and certification click here: Fort Campbell Aquatics Lifeguard Training (armymwr.com) 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.
  • Provides pool area surveillance and responds to emergencies; rescues pool patrons and administers first aid as required. Assists in conducting aquatic swimming and water survival training or assisting with American Red Cross swim lessons.
  • Attends all directed training. Assists in maintaining pool, and area clean and free from any hazards. Performs water tests and reports results to the leader on duty. Informs swimmers regarding safety/health/admission rules and procedures.
  • Warns patrons who 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. Performs other duties as assigned.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 1/16/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 1/17/2026

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