Recreation Aid (Lifeguard) NF-01.

About the Role

Serves as a lifeguard for indoor and outdoor pools under the direction of the Installation Aquatics Program Manager. Responsible for ensuring the safety of pool guests, maintaining pool area cleanliness, and responding to emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Provides maximum pool area surveillance and responds to emergencies; rescues pool patrons and administers first aid as required.
• Assists in maintaining the pool and surrounding 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.
• Performs other duties as assigned, including irregular duties or special recreational events, which may involve weekend, weekdays, holidays, and night duty.

Requirements

• Direct Deposit and Social Security Card are required.
• Must meet qualification, eligibility, and background requirements for the position.
• A one-year probationary period may be required.
• Must satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) check and pre-employment checks, including a Tier 1 background investigation.
• May be subject to additional background checks if required to have regular and recurring contact with children.
• Must have a current health assessment documenting good physical health and freedom from communicable disease per current Army Policy.
• Must obtain the Hepatitis B vaccination series within a 24-hour period if exposed to infectious disease.
• Must have good vision (20/40 or better, corrected or uncorrected) to effectively recognize emergencies, incidents, and rule-breaking.
• Required to follow environmental safeguards and wear personal protective equipment.
• All required certifications must be kept current.

Qualifications

Resumes must clearly demonstrate relevant experience, skills, knowledge, and abilities pertaining to the position.

• Must possess and maintain the following certifications (must be uploaded at the time of application):
  • Lifeguarding and First Aid (American Red Cross or nationally recognized equivalent, e.g., Star Guard, YMCA, or ELLIS).
  • American Red Cross "Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation for the Professional" or equivalent (e.g., American Heart Association CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer).

Area of Consideration

This job is open to candidates located in the local community area (within a 50-mile radius of Fort Stewart/Hunter Army Airfield, GA). Military Spouse Preference (MSP) and Involuntarily Separated Military Preference (ISMP) eligible candidates are included.

Benefits

• Access to on-base facilities, including fitness centers, libraries, and other amenities.
• Regular full-time and part-time employees are eligible for:
  • Health and life insurance.
  • Participation in 401k and retirement plans.
  • Paid personal time off and federal holidays.
• NAF flexible employees (U.S. citizens or spouses/children of U.S. citizens working in the U.S. or abroad) are eligible to participate in the NAF 401(k) plan. Some may also qualify for health insurance.
• Sunday premium pay and night differential pay may be authorized by the Garrison Commander.

Additional Information

• Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized.
• Non-foreign overseas allowances, cost of living (COLA), and differentials will not be paid.
• Access to certain federal facilities may require a REAL ID-compliant driver’s license/ID or an Enhanced Driver’s License (EDL).
• Your application may be considered for multiple opportunities for up to 90 days after the closing date.
• Refusal to participate in recruitment procedures (e.g., interviews) may result in termination of Spouse Employment Preference (SEP) entitlement.