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Recreation Aid (Trainee-Lifeguard) NF-01
Job Location:
Job Location:
Fort Carson, CO - USA
Hourly Salary:
USD 17 - 17
Hourly Salary:
Posted:
6 October 2026 (21 days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
9 January 2027
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Summary
This position is located at Fort Carson MWR Recreational Pools.
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Incentives and Bonuses
- Incentives will not be paid.
- Works under close supervision wherein the work is closely reviewed/monitored and detailed guidance provided. Must participate in all required training (emergency rescue drills emergency action plan simulations).
- Mandatory certifications must be complete within 30 calendar days of employment after which the incumbent will be reassigned to lifeguard duties at an aquatic facility.
- Training includes lifeguarding First Aid (American Red Cross or equivalent like Star Guard YMCA or ELLIS) and American Red Cross CPR/AED for the Professional rescuer or equivalent (American Heart Association CPR/AED).
- For Water Parks upgrade the certification to: Waterpark Lifeguarding and First Aid; CPR/PR/AED (American Red Cross). Responsible for assisting in the conduct of aquatic swimming and water survival training.
- For facilities using Oxygen Administration the Oxygen Administration certification (American Red Cross Oxygen Administration or equivalent training like from the Fire Department) must be obtained within two weeks of reporting for duty.
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.
- Note: Failure to complete the required certification will result in removal from employment.
- Subject to satisfactory completion of all pre-employment checks in accordance with AR 215-3 para.2 to include a Tier 1 background investigation.
- In addition the incumbent may be subject to additional background checks if required to have regular and recurring contact with children.
- Must have current health assessment that documents good physical health and free from communicable disease IAW current Army Policy.
- Be able to obtain within 30 days and maintain the following certifications: Lifeguarding First Aid and CPR/AED from a nationally recognized agency.
- For facilities that use Oxygen Administration 02 bottles the 02 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.
- All required certifications must obtained within specified time and kept current.
- Continuous exposure to sun and prolonged periods of high temperature and humidity.
- In case of exposure to infectious disease incumbent is required to obtain the Hepatitis B vaccination series within a 24-hour period.
- Lifeguard trainees must have good vision (corrected vision if necessary) while on duty to effectively recognize all emergencies incidents and rule breaking.
- May be assigned to irregular duties or when needed for special recreational events and related requirements.
- Work hours are Thursday through Monday from 10am until 5pm. Work hours may involve weekend weekdays holidays.
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:
Must be able to swim and participate in the lifeguard certifications.
Education
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Additional information
Area of Consideration
- This job is open to candidates located within the local commuting area of Fort Carson. (Military Spouse Preference (MSP) and Involuntarily Separated Military Preference (ISMP) eligible candidates are included in the area of consideration.)
- If you are unable to apply online you can complete a paper application. To get started contact servicing NAF Human Resources representative or office listed in the Agency Contact Information section (at the bottom of this announcement) to request a copy of the application form.
- Be sure to submit your completed application form along with your resume and any required supporting documents no later than 3:00 PM on 08/31/2026 to ensure timely processing.
- Important: Incomplete applications including missing responses to questionnaire items may result in an ineligible rating.
- 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 is a pay-banded position.
- Sunday premium pay may be authorized by the Garrison Commander. If authorized only regular (full-time part-time limited tenure and seasonal) employees may be paid Sunday premium pay. When authorized Sunday premium will be paid at the rate of 25% of the basic rate for all hours of non-overtime when any part of the scheduled tour of duty is performed on Sunday (to a maximum of 8 hours per Sunday). Sunday premium will be paid at the rate of 25% of the basic rate for all hours of non-overtime when any part of the scheduled tour of duty is performed on Sunday (to a maximum of 8 hours per Sunday).
- Night differential may be authorized by the Garrison Commander. When authorized night differential will be paid at the rate of 10% basic rate for hours of non-overtime work performed between 1800-0600.
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Required Experience:
Intern
