Recreation Specialist
Pacific Air Forces
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Recreation Assistant (Lifeguard) NF-02
United States Army Installation Management Command
Department of the Army
Location
Alaska
Salary
$21 - $25
per hour
Type
Closes
April 30, 2026
Job Description
Summary
This job is for a lifeguard at an aquatics center on a military base in Alaska, where you'll watch over swimmers, enforce safety rules, perform rescues if needed, and keep the pool area clean and safe.
It's a great fit for someone who enjoys working with people, stays calm in emergencies, and has experience in customer service or water safety.
No advanced education is required, but you'll need to be reliable and physically fit for the role.
Key Requirements
- Current Lifeguard certification from American Red Cross or equivalent (e.g., Star Guard or Ellis)
- CPR for the Professional Rescuer certification from American Red Cross or equivalent
- First Aid certification from American Red Cross or equivalent
- Customer service experience
- Ability to perform rescues, administer first aid, and enforce pool safety rules
- Willingness to attend aquatics and safety training
- Physical ability to maintain clean pool areas and handle emergencies
Full Job Description
This position is located with the Aquatics Center on Fort Wainwright, Alaska. Incentives and Bonuses Incentives will not be paid.
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.
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: Possesses and maintains the following certifications (A copy of each certification must be submitted at the time of application): 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.
Customer service experience. Highly Preferred: Candidates that possess highly preferred criteria and meet the minimum qualifications above will be referred to the hiring manager first.
Criteria is verified within the application package. American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor or nationally recognized equivalent, i.e. Star Guard or Ellis Lifeguard Instructor Certification.
American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor or nationally recognized equivalent, i.e. Star Guard or Ellis Water Safety Instructor Certification. Major Duties:
- 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 in maintaining pool and area clean and free from any hazards.
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