Recreation Aid (Lifeguard) NF-01
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Job Location:
West Point, UT - USA
Hourly Salary:
$ 17 - 20
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Summary
This position is located at West Point Recreational Swim.
Incentives and Bonuses
- Incentives will not be paid.
- Serves as a lifeguard for indoor and outdoor pools and works under the direction of the Installation Aquatics Program Manager. Employs safety rules for the protection of the pool guests. Maintains daily logs reports and records as required.
- Responsible for lifeguarding guests in attendance at the assigned aquatics facility. Provides maximum pool area surveillance and responds to emergencies; rescues pool patrons and administers first aid as required.
- Assists in the conduct of aquatic swimming and water survival training according to TC 21-21 or with American Red Cross swim lessons. Participates in required training (on-the-job training emergency rescue drills emergency action plan simulations).
- Assists in maintaining pool and area clean and free from hazards. Performs periodic water tests and reports results to the pool leader on duty. Provides information to swimmers regarding safety/health/admission rules and procedures.
- Tactfully warns patrons who repeatedly disregard safety rules and follows facility Standard Operating Procedures for disciplinary actions. Assists in coaching or preparing the competitive and non-competitive swimming programs as required.
Conditions of employment
- Direct Deposit and Social Security Card is required.
- Meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position.
- A one-year probationary period may be required.
- Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) check.
- Work hours may involve weekends weekdays holiday and night duty.
- May be assigned to irregular duties or when needed for special recreational events and related requirements.
- Lifeguards must have good vision (based upon an acceptable standard of 20/40 vision or better either (with glasses or contacts) or uncorrected) while on duty to effectively recognize all emergencies incidents and rule breaking.
- Position also requires lifting and carrying items weighing up to 45 pounds.
- In case of exposure to infectious disease incumbent is required to obtain the Hepatitis B vaccination series within a 24-hour period.
- Continuous exposure to sun and prolonged periods of high temperature and humidity.
- Must have current health assessment which documents good physical health and free from communicable disease IAW current Army Policy.
- Incumbent is required to follow environmental safeguards and wear personal protective equipment.
- This position is dual compensation exempt; All GS and NAF employees whether full time or part time are eligible to apply for this position.
- Fifteen (15) year old lifeguards must comply with the restriction of the DOL Child Labor Laws (Jan 17 2006).
- All required certifications must be kept current.
Qualifications
Resumes must be two pages (or less). Resumes should clearly demonstrate the applicants relevant experience skills knowledge and abilities as they pertain to this position.
A qualified candidate must possess the following:
1. Possess and maintain the following certifications:
- Lifeguarding and First Aid (American Red Cross or nationally recognized equivalent i.e. Star Guard YMCA or ELLIS)
- American Red Cross Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation for the Professional; CPR for the Professional Rescuer/AED or equivalent (American Heart Association CPR/AED)
- First Aid
In addition to the above qualifications candidates who possess the following qualifications will be considered Highly Preferred or Best Qualified:
1. Possess a Waterfront Lifeguard Certification
The certification must be reflected on your resume and your certification uploaded at the time of application to be considered a highly preferred candidate.
Applicants meeting the Highly Preferred criteria will be referred first to the Selecting Official. All other applicants will be referred for consideration if the certificate (referral list) is returned with no selection.
Education
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Additional information
Initial Cut-Off Date:
- Monday February 2 2026 (Applications must be received by 11:59 PM EST). Applications received by the Initial Cut-Off Date will be reviewed and possibly referred to the Selecting Official PRIOR to the Closing Date of this Vacancy Announcement. Subsequent referrals to the Hiring Manager will occur every two weeks thereafter based on managements need to fill positions.
Area of Consideration
- This job is open to US Citizens and Non-Citizens residing within a 75-mile radius of West Point NY. (Military Spouse Preference (MSP) and Involuntarily Separated Military Preference (ISMP) eligible candidates are included in the area of consideration.)
- If applying manually all completed manual application forms (along with resume and other supporting documentation) must be delivered to the West Point NAF Civilian Personnel Advisory Center (CPAC) located at:681 Rogers Place Room G-10 West Point New York 10996 Monday thru Friday (not open on Federal Holidays) between the hours of 8:30a.m. and 3:00p.m. and NO LATER THAN 3:00 p.m. on the closing date of the announcement.
NOTE: Applications will not be reviewed for completeness and incomplete applications including missing responses to questionnaire items may result in an ineligible rating.
PCS Costs
- Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs are not authorized based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Governments interest.
- This job is part of a pay-banded system. Sunday premium pay for regularly scheduled employees and night differential pay may be authorized by the Garrison Commander.
- Non-foreign overseas allowances cost of living (COLA) and differentials will not be paid contingent upon eligibility.
- Access to certain federal facilities may require a REAL ID-compliant drivers license/ID (marked with a star) or an Enhanced Drivers License (EDL) from WA MI MN NY or VT. See for details.
- After you apply your application remains valid for 90 and may be referred to hiring officials as new vacancies arise. Additional referrals may occur for up to 90 days after the closing date.
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