Recreation Aid (Facility Aid) NF-01
United States Army Installation Management Command
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Recreation Assistant (Lead Lifeguard) NF-02
United States Army Installation Management Command
Department of the Army
Location
Fort Hood, Texas
Salary
$16 - $18
per hour
Type
Closes
June 19, 2026
Job Description
Summary
This job involves leading a team of lifeguards at Army pool facilities in Fort Hood, Texas, ensuring the safety of swimmers, maintaining pool operations, and assisting with swimming programs for soldiers and their families.
A good fit would be someone with lifeguarding experience who enjoys working in a team environment, has strong safety knowledge, and can handle both supervisory duties and hands-on rescues.
It's ideal for those passionate about aquatics and community recreation in a military setting.
Key Requirements
- American Red Cross Lifeguard certification or equivalent (e.g., Ellis & Associates)
- American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer certification or equivalent
- American Red Cross AED certification or equivalent
- Experience in lifeguarding and monitoring swimmer safety
- Ability to oversee and schedule lifeguard staff
- Knowledge of pool maintenance, including filtration, water chemistry, and testing
- Skills in enforcing safety rules, administering first aid, and performing rescues
Full Job Description
This position is located at: Aquatics - Fort Hood, Texas. Our Aquatics Program provides safe, engaging, and family-friendly services for Soldiers, families, and authorized patrons.
The program operates both indoor and outdoor pool facilities, offering a variety of recreational and instructional opportunities year-round. This is an open continuous announcement.
All qualified applicants will be forwarded to management on a weekly or as needed basis. 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: American Red Cross "Lifeguard" certification or nationally recognized equivalent (i.e. Ellis & Associates Lifeguard Certification).
American Red Cross "Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation for the Professional Rescuer"(CPR-Pro) certification or nationally recognized equivalent (i.e. Ellis & Associates (CPR) Certification).
American Red Cross "Automated External Defibrillator" (AED) certification or nationally recognized equivalent i.e. Ellis & Associates AED certification.
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. Major Duties:
- Assist with the operation of the pool, oversees the work of assigned lifeguards and monitors compliance with facility policies.
- Responsible for life guarding guest in attendance at the assigned aquatic facility. Assist in coaching or preparing the competitive and non-competitive swimming programs as required.
- Assists with scheduling of employees. Assists with the operation of the pool, its filtration system, water balance, pool chemistry and performs water tests.
- Tactfully warns patrons who repeatedly disregard safety rules, and follow facility Standard Operating Procedures for disciplinary actions. Provides information to swimmers regarding safety rules and procedures
- Responsible for the safeguarding and protection of funds, property and personnel. Responsible for life guarding guest in attendance at the assigned aquatic facility. Rescues swimmers and administers first aid as required.
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