Recreation Aid (Trainee-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
Location
Washington
Salary
$17.13 - $17.14
per hour
Type
Closes
May 26, 2026
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 is for a lifeguard at a military base's pools, where you'll watch swimmers, respond to emergencies, perform rescues, and give first aid while keeping the area clean and safe.
It's a great fit for someone who enjoys working with people, stays calm under pressure, and has experience in water safety.
The role offers bonuses for sticking with the job and is entry-level with required certifications.
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 certification or equivalent (e.g., American Heart Association CPR/AED)
- Obtain First Aid certification
- For water parks: Upgrade to Waterpark Lifeguarding and First Aid; CPR/PR/AED (American Red Cross)
- For facilities using O2 bottles: Obtain Oxygen Administration certification within two weeks of starting
- Ability to provide pool surveillance, respond to emergencies, perform rescues, and administer first aid
- Assist in maintaining clean and hazard-free pool areas
Full Job Description
This position is located at Joint Base Lewis-McChord Sports, Fitness and Aquatics Program. Incentives and Bonuses Incentives will be paid.
Retention Incentive (Cash Bonus) in the amount up to $1,000.00 is authorized.
Selectees are eligible to receive a cash bonus of $500.00 after working 50 hours and an additional $500.00 after working 100 hours. 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: 1. Lifeguarding and First Aid (American Red Cross or nationally recognized equivalent i.e.
Star Guard, YMCA, or ELLIS) 2. American Red Cross "Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation for the Professional; CPR for the Professional Rescuer/AED or equivalent (American Heart Association CPR/AED); 3.
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. Major Duties:
- Serves as a lifeguard for indoor and outdoor pools and works under the direction of the Installation Aquatics Program Manager.
- 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.
- Assists in maintaining pool and area clean and free from any hazards.
- Assists in maintaining pool and area clean and free from any hazards.
- Other duties as assigned
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