Recreation Aid (Lifeguard) NF-01
United States Army Installation Management 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 seasonal job involves working as a lifeguard at army base pools, ensuring swimmers stay safe by enforcing rules, providing first aid if needed, and keeping the area clean.
It's a great fit for someone who enjoys working outdoors in a team setting, has basic water rescue skills, and wants a short-term role ending in September 2026.
No prior experience is required as long as you get the necessary certifications quickly.
Key Requirements
- Possess or obtain Lifeguarding and First Aid certification from American Red Cross or equivalent (e.g., Star Guard, YMCA, ELLIS)
- Maintain CPR for the Professional Rescuer/AED certification from American Red Cross or American Heart Association equivalent
- Enforce pool safety rules and warn patrons who violate them
- Assist in cleaning and maintaining pools and surrounding areas to prevent hazards
- Attend required aquatics and safety training sessions
- Provide information on safety, health, and admission procedures to swimmers
- Adhere to customer service standards and follow facility operating procedures
Full Job Description
This position is located at Morale Welfare Recreation Outdoor Pools. Incentives and Bonuses Incentives will not be paid. This position is SEASONAL Not to exceed 09/30/2026.
The initial cut-off date for this vacancy announcement is 01/22/2026.
Additional applications will be referred as vacancies occur 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.
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 (or in the process of obtaining) 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.
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 and tactfully warns patrons who repeatedly disregard safety rules, and follows facility Standard Operating Procedures for disciplinary actions.
- Attend aquatics and/or safety training as directed and adheres to Customer Service standards of the Installation.
- Assists in maintaining pool, and area clean and free from any hazards.
- Provides information to swimmers regarding safety/health/admission rules and procedures.
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