Recreation Aid (Lifeguard) NF-01
United States Army Installation Management Command
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Recreation Assistant (Lifeguard/Pool Operator) NF-02
United States Army Installation Management Command
Department of the Army
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 seasonal job involves working as a lifeguard and pool operator at an Army outdoor pool in Oklahoma, where you'll supervise swimmers, maintain pool safety and equipment, and sometimes lead other lifeguards.
It's perfect for someone who enjoys water activities, has rescue training, and wants a temporary role ending in September 2026.
Good fits include energetic individuals with lifeguarding experience who can handle both hands-on duties and basic oversight.
Key Requirements
- Possess or in process of obtaining American Red Cross Lifeguard certification or equivalent (e.g., Ellis & Associates)
- Maintain American Red Cross CPR for Professional Rescuer certification or equivalent
- Maintain American Red Cross AED certification or equivalent
- Ability to perform lifeguarding duties and direct pool operations
- Knowledge of pool maintenance, including filtration, water balance, and chemistry testing
- Experience enforcing safety rules and teaching swimming or water survival skills
- Capability to keep accurate records and manage supplies
Full Job Description
These positions are assigned to the Outdoor Pools. This is a seasonal position Not to exceed 09/30/2026. The initial cut-off date for this vacancy announcement is 01/22/2026.
Additional applications will be referred as vacancies occur. 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: Possess (or in the process of obtaining) and maintain the following certificates: - 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. Major Duties:
- Performs lifeguarding duties and limited management functions by directing the operation of the pool and the work of assigned lifeguards.
- Ensures the safe operation of the pool, it's filtration system, water balance, pool chemistry and performs water test.
- Ensures that safety rules are followed and is responsible for teaching aquatic swimming and water survival training.
- Keeps accurate records and adequate supplies.
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