Recreation Assistant (Water Safety Instructor) NF-2
United States Army Installation Management Command
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Recreation Aid (Lifeguard) NF-1
United States Army Installation Management Command
Department of the Army
Location
South Carolina
Salary
$15 - $19
per hour
Type
Closes
April 13, 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 the Aquatics Center on Fort Jackson in South Carolina, where you'll watch over swimmers in indoor and outdoor pools, enforce safety rules, and respond to emergencies by performing rescues and first aid.
You'll also help with swimming lessons and training sessions for military personnel.
It's a great fit for someone who enjoys working with people, stays calm under pressure, and has a passion for water safety.
Key Requirements
- Possess valid 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 American Heart Association equivalent
- For water parks, upgrade to Waterpark Lifeguarding and First Aid certification
- Obtain Oxygen Administration certification within two weeks if the facility uses O2 bottles
- Ability to provide maximum surveillance of pool areas and respond to emergencies, including rescues and first aid
- Knowledge of safety rules, health procedures, and ability to enforce them tactfully
- Experience or willingness to assist in aquatic training and American Red Cross swim lessons
Full Job Description
This position is located at Aquatics Center, Fort Jackson, South Carolina.
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.
Note: Note: If claiming current/former NAF or APF Employee preference, you are required to submit a copy of DA Form 3434 or SF-50 with your supporting documents to be eligible for this preference Must possess the following certificates: 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.
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.
- 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.
- Tactfully warns patrons who repeatedly disregard safety rules, and follows facility Standard Operating Procedures for disciplinary actions.
- 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.
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