Recreation Aid (Lifeguard) NF-01
About The Position
This position is located at Fort Leonard Wood Aquatics and serves as a lifeguard for indoor and outdoor pools under the direction of the Installation Aquatics Program Manager. The incumbent protects pool guests by enforcing safety rules, monitoring the pool area, responding to emergencies, rescuing patrons, and administering first aid as needed. The role also involves maintaining records and logs, conducting periodic water tests, supporting aquatic training and swimming programs, and helping keep the pool area clean and hazard-free. The position requires participation in required on-the-job training, emergency rescue drills, action plan simulations, and aquatics or safety training as directed. The incumbent provides information to swimmers about safety, health, admission rules, and procedures, and follows facility Standard Operating Procedures when addressing patrons who repeatedly disregard safety rules. Work may include irregular duties and special recreational events, with hours that may include weekdays, weekends, holidays, and nights.
Requirements
- Possess and maintain Lifeguarding and First Aid certification from the American Red Cross or a nationally recognized equivalent, such as Star Guard, YMCA, or ELLIS.
- Possess and maintain American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer/AED certification or an equivalent American Heart Association CPR/AED certification.
- Meet qualification, eligibility, and background requirements for the position.
- Satisfactorily complete required pre-employment checks, including a medical examination and Tier 1 background investigation for a Common Access Card for physical access to federally controlled facilities.
- Be willing and able to complete a physical examination and maintain a current health assessment documenting good physical health and freedom from communicable disease under current Army policy.
- Be willing and able to work in continuous exposure to sun and prolonged periods of high temperature and humidity.
- Be willing and able to obtain the Hepatitis B vaccination series within 24 hours in case of exposure to infectious disease.
- Have good vision, corrected if necessary, to recognize emergencies, incidents, and rule-breaking while on duty.
- Follow environmental safeguards and wear personal protective equipment.
- If 15 years old, comply with the restrictions of the Department of Labor Child Labor Law.
- Be willing and able to work irregular duties or as needed for special recreational events and related requirements.
- Provide direct deposit information and a Social Security Card.
- Satisfactorily complete an E-Verify employment verification check.
Responsibilities
- Serve as a lifeguard for indoor and outdoor pools under the direction of the Installation Aquatics Program Manager.
- Enforce safety rules to protect pool guests.
- Maintain required daily logs, reports, and records.
- Monitor the pool area, respond to emergencies, rescue patrons, and administer first aid as required.
- Participate in required training, including on-the-job training, emergency rescue drills, and action plan simulations.
- Assist with aquatic swimming and water survival training according to TC 21-21, or assist with American Red Cross swim lessons as an aide.
- Attend aquatics and/or safety training as directed.
- Tactfully warn patrons who repeatedly disregard safety rules and follow facility Standard Operating Procedures for disciplinary actions.
- Assist with coaching or preparing competitive and non-competitive swimming programs as required.
- Help maintain the pool and surrounding area in a clean, hazard-free condition.
- Perform periodic water tests and report results to the pool leader.
- Provide swimmers with information about safety, health, admission rules, and procedures.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Regular full-time and part-time employees are eligible for health and life insurance, 401(k) and retirement plans, paid personal time off, and federal holidays.
- NAF flexible employees may participate in the NAF 401(k) plan; some may also be eligible for health insurance.
- Employees may have opportunities for professional development, including training, education, and certification programs.
- Employees have access to some on-base facilities, including fitness centers and libraries.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
