Recreation Aid (Lifeguard) NF-01

• 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.
• Provides pool area surveillance and responds to emergencies; rescues pool patrons and administers first aid as required. Assists in conducting aquatic swimming and water survival training or assisting with American Red Cross swim lessons.
• Attends all directed training. Assists in maintaining pool and area clean and free from any hazards. Performs water tests and reports results to the leader on duty. Informs swimmers regarding safety/health/admission rules and procedures.
• Warns patrons who 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.
• Maintains daily logs reports and records as required. Performs other duties as assigned.

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.
• Successful completion of a pre-employment physical is required for this position. May be required to lift up to 25 lbs.
• Continuous exposure to sun and prolonged periods of high temperature and humidity. Incumbent is required to follow environmental safeguards and wear personal protective equipment.
• In case of exposure to infectious disease incumbent is required to obtain the Hepatitis B vaccination series within a 24-hour period.
• Lifeguards must have good vision (corrected vision if necessary) while on duty to effectively recognize all emergencies incidents and rule breaking.
• Fifteen(15) year old lifeguards must comply with the restriction of the DOL Child Labors Law (Jan 17 2006).
• In addition the incumbent may be subject to additional background checks if required to have regular and recurring contact with required certifications must be kept current.
• Subject to satisfactory completion of all pre-employment checks in accordance with AR 215-3 para.2 to include a Tier 1 background investigation.
• Must have current health assessment which documents good physical health and free from communicable disease IAW current Army Policy.
• May be assigned to irregular duties or when needed for special recreational events and related requirements. Work hours may involve weekend weekdays holidays and night duty. as well as early mornings.

Qualifications

Applications will be reviewed at the following pre-determined cut off dates: Every 2 weeks. The first cut-off will be 02/02/2026.

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:

Possesses and maintains 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 for facilities that use Oxygen Administration O2 bottles the O2 Administration certification (American Red Cross Oxygen Administration or installation offered training (i.e. Fire Dept.) must be obtained within two weeks of reporting for duty.

PLEASE NOTE: Your resume must reflect the qualifications stated in the announcement and questionnaire to be rated eligible.

For additional information on lifeguard training and certification click here: Fort Campbell Aquatics Lifeguard Training ()