RECREATION ASSISTANT (POOL MANAGER)
Air Education and Training Command
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Recreation Assistant (Lifeguard) NF-02
United States Army Installation Management Command
Department of the Army
Location
Location not specified
Salary
$17 - $17.50
per hour
Type
Closes
March 20, 2026
SES Pay Grade
Base salary range: $147,649 - $221,900
Typical requirements: Executive-level leadership experience. Senior executive qualifications required.
Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).
Job Description
Summary
This job involves working as a lifeguard at an outdoor pool on a military base in Okinawa, where you'll monitor swimmers for safety, perform rescues and first aid if needed, and help keep the area clean and organized.
You'll also assist with scheduling, inventory, and enforcing rules to ensure everyone follows safety guidelines.
It's a great fit for someone who enjoys working with people, has strong swimming skills, and is comfortable in a customer-facing role in a sunny, active environment.
Key Requirements
- Possess and maintain Lifeguard certification from American Red Cross or equivalent (e.g., Star Guard or Ellis)
- Hold American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer or equivalent certification
- Have First Aid certification
- Demonstrate customer service experience
- Obtain O2 Administration and AED certifications within two weeks of starting
- Ability to perform rescues, administer first aid, and enforce safety rules
- Willingness to attend aquatics and safety training and maintain daily logs
Full Job Description
This position is located at Torii Pool and Waterslide, Torii Station, Okinawa.. 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. 1.
Possesses and maintains the following certifications: Lifeguard (American Red Cross or nationally recognized equivalent i.e.
Star Guard or Ellis); American Red Cross "Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation for the Professional; CPR for the Professional Rescuer or equivalent (i.e. Star Guard or Ellis); First Aid. 2.
Customer service experience. Highly Desirable: American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor or nationally recognized equivalent i.e.
Star Guard or Ellis Lifeguard Instructor Certification; OR American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor or nationally recognized equivalent i.e. Star Guard or Ellis Water Safety Instructor Certification.
In addition, possess and have the ability to maintain an O2 Administration certification (American Red Cross "Oxygen Administration" or nationally recognized equivalent i.e.
Star Guard or Ellis Oxygen Administration) and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) certification must be obtained within two weeks of reporting for duty. Major Duties:
- Serves as lifeguard for outdoor pools and works under the direction of the Installation Aquatics Program Manager or pool supervisor. Performs lifeguarding duties and employs safety rules for the protection of the pool guests.
- Responsible for lifeguarding guests in attendance at the assigned aquatics facility. Rescues swimmers and administers first aid as required. Attends aquatics and/or safety training as directed. Keeps accurate records and adequate supplies.
- Assists with scheduling of staff and programs, tracking inventory and ordering supplies. Assists in maintaining pool and area clean and free from any hazards. Provides information to swimmers regarding safety rules and procedures.
- Tactfully warns patrons who repeatedly disregard safety rules, and follows facility Standard Operating Procedures for disciplinary actions. Assists in coaching or preparing the competitive and non-competitive swimming programs as required.
- Maintains daily logs and records as required. Other duties as assigned.
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