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Recreation Aid (Trainee-Lifeguard) NF-01
United States Army Installation Management Command
Department of the Army
Job Description
Summary
This entry-level job trains teenagers and young adults to become lifeguards at a military base pool in Fort Lee, Virginia, involving swimming instruction, safety monitoring, and emergency response drills.
It's ideal for motivated individuals aged 15 or older who are strong swimmers eager to gain certifications in lifeguarding and first aid.
The role starts as a trainee and leads to full lifeguard responsibilities after completing required training within the first month.
Key Requirements
- Must be at least 15 years old by the end of training class
- Ability to pass the Guard Ready Test, including swimming 300 yards continuously, treading water for 2 minutes, and retrieving a 10-pound brick from 7'7" depth
- Participation in all required training, including emergency rescue drills and action plan simulations
- Obtain mandatory certifications within 30 days of employment: Lifeguarding and First Aid (American Red Cross or equivalent), CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer (American Red Cross or American Heart Association equivalent)
- Assist in conducting aquatic swimming and water survival training per Army standards (ATP 7-22.01)
- Strong swimming skills with breath control and rhythmic breathing using front crawl or breaststroke
Full Job Description
This position is located at Fort Lee, VA - MWR Battle Drive Pool. Incentives and Bonuses Incentives will not be paid.
Please note: This is an open continuous announcement to provide a ready pool of available applicants as needed. Applicants will be referred as vacancies occur. 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: Must be able to swim and participate in the lifeguard certifications Ability to pass Guard Ready Test (Lifeguard certification): Show proof of age: you need to be 15 by the last scheduled day of your class.
Swim 300 yards continuously demonstrating breath control and rhythmic breathing. You may swim using the front crawl, breaststroke or a combination of both. Swimming on the back or side is not allowed.
This is the only portion of the class where swim goggles are allowed. Tread water for 2 minutes using only the legs. You should place your hands under your armpits or behind your head.
Complete a timed event within 1 minute, 40 seconds. Starting in the water, swim 20 yards with your face out of the water. Goggles not allowed.
Surface dive, feet-first or head-first, to a depth of 7'7" to retrieve a 10-pound dive brick.
Return to the surface and swim 20 yards on your back to the starting point with both hands holding the brick, keeping your face at or near the surface so you are able to get a breath.You should not swim the distance under water.
Candidates must exit the water without using a ladder or steps. Major Duties:
- Note: This is a training position for a certified Lifeguard. Must participate in all required training (emergency rescue drills, emergency action plan simulations). Mandatory certifications must be complete within 30 calendar days of employment.
- Training: 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.
- Responsible for assisting in the conduct of aquatic swimming and water survival training according to ATP 7-22.01 as of October 2020.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
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