Recreation Assistant (Lead Lifeguard) NF-02
About The Position
This position is located in the Aquatics program at Fort Hood, Texas. The program offers indoor and outdoor pools for year-round recreation and instruction for Soldiers, families, and authorized patrons. This is an open continuous announcement, and qualified applicants may be referred to management weekly or as needed. The Recreation Assistant (Lead Lifeguard) helps operate the pool, oversees assigned lifeguards, and monitors compliance with facility policies. The role includes lifeguarding, assisting with swimming programs and employee scheduling, and supporting pool filtration, water balance, pool chemistry, and water testing. The employee provides safety information to swimmers, addresses repeated violations of safety rules according to facility procedures, and helps safeguard funds, property, and personnel. The position also involves rescuing swimmers and administering first aid as needed.
Requirements
- Possess an American Red Cross Lifeguard certification or nationally recognized equivalent.
- Possess an American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer (CPR-Pro) certification or nationally recognized equivalent.
- Possess an American Red Cross Automated External Defibrillator (AED) certification or nationally recognized equivalent.
- Upload copies of required certificates with the application.
- Submit a resume of two pages or less that demonstrates relevant experience, skills, knowledge, and abilities.
- Meet qualification, eligibility, and background requirements; satisfactorily complete an E-Verify check and required pre-employment checks, including a Tier 1 background investigation.
- Complete a pre-employment physical.
- Provide direct deposit information and a Social Security card.
Responsibilities
- Assist with pool operations and oversee assigned lifeguards, monitoring compliance with facility policies.
- Lifeguard guests at the assigned aquatic facility.
- Assist with coaching or preparing competitive and non-competitive swimming programs as required.
- Assist with scheduling employees.
- Assist with operation of the pool and its filtration system, water balance, and pool chemistry; perform water tests.
- Tactfully warn patrons who repeatedly disregard safety rules and follow facility Standard Operating Procedures for disciplinary actions.
- Provide swimmers with information about safety rules and procedures.
- Safeguard funds, property, and personnel.
- Rescue swimmers and administer first aid as required.
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
