Recreation and Parks Office Assistant - Nature and Environmental Centers - Non-Merit
Baltimore County
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Recreation Aid (Lifeguard) NF-01
United States Army Installation Management Command
Department of the Army
Job Description
Summary
This job is for a lifeguard at pools on a military base in Maryland, where you'll watch swimmers, enforce safety rules, and respond to emergencies by rescuing people and giving first aid.
You'll also help with swim lessons and keep the pool area clean and safe.
It's a good fit for someone who is a strong swimmer, certified in lifeguarding and CPR, and enjoys working with people in a customer-focused environment.
Key Requirements
- Lifeguarding certification from American Red Cross or equivalent (e.g., Star Guard, YMCA, ELLIS)
- CPR for the Professional Rescuer/AED certification from American Red Cross or equivalent (e.g., American Heart Association)
- First Aid certification from American Red Cross or equivalent
- Experience in lifeguarding, pool surveillance, and emergency response
- Ability to assist with swim lessons and water survival training
- Customer service skills and adherence to safety standards
- Willingness to maintain pool cleanliness and perform water tests
Full Job Description
This position is located at Fort Detrick, Maryland. 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 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.
Experience MUST be clearly reflected on your Resume at the time of application to be considered. 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.
- Responsible for assisting in the conduct of aquatic swimming and water survival training according to ATP 7-22.01 as of October 2020 and assisting with American Red Cross swim lessons as an Aide. Attend aquatics and/or safety training as directed.
- Adheres to Customer Service standards of the Installation. 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. Maintains daily logs, reports and records as required. Performs other duties assigned.
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