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
Arizona
Salary
$15.45 - $15.70
per hour
Type
Closes
March 9, 2026
Job Description
Summary
This job is for a lifeguard at the pools on a U.S. Army base in Arizona, where you'll watch over swimmers, enforce safety rules, and keep the area clean and hazard-free.
You'll also help with water testing, coaching swim programs, and handling any issues with guests who break the rules.
It's a great fit for someone who enjoys working outdoors or indoors with people, has strong swimming skills, and is good at staying calm in emergencies.
Key Requirements
- Current Lifeguarding certification from American Red Cross or equivalent (e.g., Star Guard, YMCA, ELLIS)
- American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer/AED or American Heart Association equivalent
- First Aid certification
- Ability to enforce safety rules and warn patrons tactfully
- Skills in maintaining pool cleanliness and performing water tests
- Experience assisting with swimming programs or coaching
- Upload all certifications with application
Full Job Description
This position is located at FMWR, Aquatics on Fort Huachuca, Az.
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Incentives and Bonuses Incentives will not be 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: 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.
Certification must be uploaded with your application packet! 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.
- 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.
- Assists in maintaining pool, and area clean and free from any hazards. Performs periodic water tests and reports results to the pool leader on duty.
- Provides information to swimmers regarding safety/health/admission rules and procedures. 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. Other duties as assigned.
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