Recreation Assistant (Fitness/Sports/Aquatic Support)
Commander, Navy Installations Command
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Recreation Assistant (Lead Lifeguard) NF-02
United States Army Installation Management Command
Department of the Army
Location
Pennsylvania
Salary
$18 - $18.25
per hour
Type
Closes
March 16, 2026
Job Description
Summary
This job is for a lead lifeguard at a military base pool in Pennsylvania, where you'll supervise other lifeguards, ensure pool safety, and help run swimming programs for guests.
It involves rescuing swimmers if needed, maintaining the pool's equipment and cleanliness, and enforcing safety rules.
A good fit would be someone with lifeguard experience who enjoys working with people and staying active in a team setting.
Key Requirements
- American Red Cross Lifeguard certification or nationally recognized 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, pool operations, and supervising staff
- Ability to perform rescues, administer first aid, and enforce safety rules
- Knowledge of pool maintenance, including filtration systems, water chemistry, and testing
- Assistance in conducting swimming and water survival training programs
Full Job Description
This position is located at Carlisle Barracks, Pennsylvania. 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: 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.
Experience MUST be clearly reflected on your Resume at the time of application to be considered. Certification MUST be uploaded at time of application to be considered. Major Duties:
- Assist with the operation of the pool, oversees the work of assigned lifeguards and monitors compliance with facility policies. Assists with scheduling of employees. Maintains daily logs and records as required.
- Assists with the operation of the pool, its filtration system, water balance, pool chemistry and performs water tests. Under direction of the pool supervisor, employ safety rules for the protection of the guest.
- Responsible for life guarding guest in attendance at the assigned aquatic facility. Rescues swimmers and administers first aid as required. Issues towels and checks identification as required.
- Responsible for assisting in the conduct of aquatic swimming and water survival training according to tC21-21. Assist in coaching or preparing the competitive and non-competitive swimming programs as required.
- Attend aquatics and/or safety training as directed. Ensures maintaining pool and area is clean and free from any hazards. Provides information to swimmers regarding safety rules and procedures.
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