Recreation Assistant (Lead Lifeguard) NF-02
About The Position
This Regular Full-Time position is located at Hunter Pools, Hunter Army Airfield, Georgia, and has a minimum work week of 40 hours. The Recreation Assistant (Lead Lifeguard) assists with pool operations, oversees assigned lifeguards, monitors compliance with facility policies, and helps schedule employees. Under the direction of the pool supervisor, the employee applies safety rules, guards guests, performs rescues, and administers first aid as required. The position also supports aquatic swimming and water survival training in accordance with APT 7-22.01 as of October 2020. Other duties include operating and monitoring the pool filtration system and water balance, testing pool water, keeping the pool and surrounding area clean and hazard-free, issuing towels, checking identification, informing swimmers about safety rules and procedures, and maintaining daily logs and records. The employee attends aquatic and/or safety training as directed and performs other duties as assigned. Work may involve continuous sun exposure and prolonged periods of high temperature and humidity. Irregular duties or work at special recreational events may be assigned. Hours may include weekdays, weekends, holidays, and night duty. The position requires current Lifeguard, CPR for the Professional Rescuer, and AED certifications from the American Red Cross or nationally recognized equivalents. An education qualification is not required.
Requirements
- Current American Red Cross Lifeguard certification or a nationally recognized equivalent.
- Current American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer (CPR-Pro) certification or a nationally recognized equivalent.
- Current American Red Cross Automated External Defibrillator (AED) certification or a nationally recognized equivalent.
- Upload all required certifications at the time of application.
- Meet qualification, eligibility, and background requirements for the position.
- Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) check and any required pre-employment checks, including a Tier 1 background investigation.
- Satisfactorily complete a physical examination and maintain a current health assessment documenting good physical health and freedom from communicable disease under current Army requirements.
- Obtain the Hepatitis B vaccination series within 24 hours of exposure to an infectious disease.
- Follow environmental safeguards and wear personal protective equipment.
- Submit a resume of two pages or less that clearly demonstrates relevant experience, skills, knowledge, and abilities.
- Be located within the local commuting area, defined as within a 50-mile radius of Fort Stewart/Hunter Army Airfield, Georgia.
Responsibilities
- Assist with pool operations and oversee assigned lifeguards, monitoring compliance with facility policies.
- Assist with employee scheduling.
- Operate and monitor the pool filtration system, water balance, and pool chemistry; perform water tests.
- Apply safety rules under the direction of the pool supervisor.
- Lifeguard guests at the assigned aquatic facility; rescue swimmers and administer first aid as required.
- Attend aquatic and/or safety training as directed.
- Assist with aquatic swimming and water survival training according to APT 7-22.01 as of October 2020.
- Keep the pool and surrounding area clean and free from hazards.
- Issue towels and check identification as required.
- Provide swimmers with information about safety rules and procedures.
- Maintain daily logs and records as required.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Regular full-time employees are eligible for health and life insurance, 401(k) and retirement plans, paid personal time off, and federal holidays.
- Professional development opportunities may include training, education, and certification programs.
- Employees may have access to on-base facilities, including fitness centers and libraries.
- Sunday premium pay and night differential pay may be authorized for regularly scheduled employees by the Garrison Commander.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
