Recreation Assistant (Lifeguard)
Pacific Air Forces
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Recreation Aid (Lifeguard)
Pacific Air Forces
Department of the Air Force
Location
Alaska
Salary
$18 - $22
per hour
Type
Closes
March 16, 2026
Job Description
Summary
This job involves working as a lifeguard at an indoor pool on a military base in Alaska, where you'll watch swimmers, perform rescues if needed, and keep the pool area safe and clean for service members, civilians, and their families.
You'll also handle basic maintenance like checking water quality and equipment.
It's a great fit for someone with lifeguard training who enjoys outdoor or aquatic activities and wants a role focused on public safety in a supportive community setting.
Key Requirements
- Current nationally recognized lifeguard certification in lifesaving and water rescue methods
- Basic first aid training
- CPR certification for both child and adult
- Practical knowledge of swimming activities, rules, and procedures from paid or unpaid experience
- Ability to continuously observe and ensure patron safety in the swimming area
- Skill in operating and maintaining pool equipment, such as water pumps and chemical controls
- Willingness to perform cleaning and maintenance duties for pool areas and facilities
Full Job Description
Come join our aquatic team, with your lifeguard certification and skills as well as your First Aid and CPR training you will ensure the safety off all dedicated military members, civilians and families as they enjoy the amenities of this indoor pool.
APPLICATIONS WILL BE PULLED EVERY FRIDAY AT 8:00AM UNTIL POSITIONS ARE FILLED. Who May Apply: Open to everyone.
Applicants will be categorized by preference(s) and/or priority consideration eligibilities.
An applicant's eligibility will be determined based on eligibility claimed in the questionnaire and proof of eligibility MUST be provided with application by the closing date, 03/16/2026 Business Based Action, Military Spouse Preference, Outside Applicant Veteran, and Transition Hiring Preference In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social).
You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if the position allows for qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application.
Qualifying Experience: Must have an approved and current nationally recognized certification in lifesaving and water rescue methods and skills, as well as basic first aid training, and CPR (both child and adult) training.
Must have experience which provides a practical knowledge of swimming activities, rules and procedures. Skill in the use and maintenance of various pool and safety equipment is desirable. Major Duties:
Continuously observes swimming area to ensure safety of patrons. Ensures the swimming area is open to patrons at scheduled times and only authorized persons are admitted to the area.
Rescues swimmers in trouble, promptly administers first aid, and calls for medical assistance if and when needed.
Warns swimmers of unsafe environmental or health conditions, ocean conditions of rough water or hazards, and recommends closing swimming areas until safe conditions prevail.
When working at pools, may operate water pumps and control chemical additives to ensure pool water meets specified standards.
Ensures that diving boards are inspected frequently for cracks or loose matting, and that necessary repairs are made.
May perform other related or incidental duties as assigned for the daily operation of the swimming area to include: cleaning of bath houses, wading pools, main pools, pool decks, beach areas, sunbathing areas, etc.
Performs other related duties as assigned. If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12866103
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