Recreation Aid (Lifeguard) NF-01
United States Army Installation Management Command
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Posted: February 11, 2026 (9 days ago)
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Recreation Aid NF-01
United States Army Installation Management Command
Department of the Army
Location
Fort Rucker, Alabama
Salary
$15 - $16
per hour
Type
Closes
May 11, 2026
Job Description
Summary
This entry-level job at a military fitness facility involves helping patrons by handing out tools, equipment, and games, checking IDs, collecting fees, and keeping track of inventory.
It's perfect for someone starting out who enjoys customer-facing roles and can provide basic assistance in a busy recreational setting.
No prior experience is needed, but a few months of work or volunteer customer service will make you stand out.
Key Requirements
- No prior experience required
- Ability to issue tools, equipment, and games to authorized patrons
- Check identification and collect fees when appropriate
- Complete documentation for transactions and returns
- Inspect returned items for damage and missing parts
- Check inventories and supplies regularly
- Provide information about facilities and programs to patrons
- Possess at least three months of work experience (for best qualified status) OR three months of volunteer experience in customer service (for best qualified status)
Full Job Description
This position is located at the Physical Fitness Facilities. 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 must possess the following: No experience required.
In addition to the above qualifications, candidates who possess the following qualifications will be considered "Best Qualified": -Possess at least three (3) months work experience.
OR -Possess three (3) months volunteer experience providing customer service. **Applicants who meet at least one of the best qualifying criteria will be referred to the selecting official first.
To be evaluated as a best qualified candidate, your resume MUST clearly reflect the knowledge and experience listed under the best qualified criteria above.
Remaining applicants will be referred for consideration if the certificate (referral list) is returned with no selection.
** NOTE: This is an open continuous announcement to provide a ready pool of available applicants as needed. The first cut-off date is 2/17/26.
Qualified applicants that have submitted a completed application packet prior to the cut-off date will be given first consideration.
Additional referral lists will be sent to the selecting official as vacancies occur. Major Duties:
- Issues tools, equipment and games to authorized patrons.
- Checks identification, collects fees when appropriate, and completes appropriate documentation.
- Receives returned items, inspecting for obvious damage and missing parts.
- Checks inventories and supplies.
- Provides facility and program information to patrons.
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