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.

Responsibilities

• 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 maintaining pool and area clean and free from any hazards
• Provides information to swimmers regarding safety/health/admissions rules and procedures
• Maintains daily logs, reports, and records as required
• Tactfully warns patrons who repeatedly disregard safety rules, and follows facility Standard Operating Procedures for disciplinary actions
• Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements

• 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
• Satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks in accordance with AR215-3, para.2, to include a Tier 1 background investigation
• Must have good vision (based upon an acceptable standard of 20/40 vision or better, either corrected or uncorrected) while on duty
• Subject to completion of a favorable background check/investigation Childcare National Agency Check (CNACI); all local background checks will be re-verified every 5 years
• Must have current health assessment which documents good physical health and freedom from communicable disease IAW current Army Policy
• 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
• Required to follow environmental safeguards and wear personal protective equipment
• Must be able to work a schedule that includes days, nights, weekends and holidays
• May be assigned to irregular duties or when needed for special recreational events
• All required certifications must be kept current
• Must be 16 years old at the time of appointment

Qualifications

Resumes must be two pages or less and should clearly demonstrate the applicant's relevant experience, skills, knowledge and abilities as they pertain to this position.

A qualified candidate must 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)
• For Water Parks: upgrade certification to 'Waterpark Lifeguarding and First Aid; CPR/PR/AED' (American Red Cross)
• For facilities that use Oxygen Administration "O2 bottles": O2 Administration certification (American Red Cross "Oxygen Administration" or installation-offered training) must be obtained within two weeks of reporting for duty

Additional information

Area of Consideration: Local — Joint Base Lewis McChord, Washington State, within a 50-mile radius of the JBLM installation. Military Spouse Preference (MSP) and Involuntarily Separated Military Preference (ISMP) eligible candidates are included.

Manual Application: If unable to apply online, contact servicing NAF Human Resources representative to request a paper application form. Submit completed application form, resume, and supporting documents no later than 3:00 PM PST on 09/21/2026. Incomplete applications may result in an ineligible rating.

PCS Costs: Payment of Permanent Change of Station costs are not authorized.

Allowances and Differentials: Sunday premium pay for regularly scheduled employees and night differential pay may be authorized by the Garrison Commander. Non-foreign overseas allowances, COLA, and differentials will not be paid.

REAL ID Requirement: Access to certain federal facilities may require a REAL ID-compliant driver's license/ID or an Enhanced Driver's License.

Application validity: Your application remains valid for 90 days and may be referred to hiring officials as new vacancies arise.

Termination of Spouse Employment Preference: Refusal of a military spouse to participate in established recruitment procedures for a Regular Full-Time or Regular Part-Time position is considered a declination of employment and a basis for termination of SEP entitlement.

Army NAF employment offers opportunities for professional development, access to on-base facilities, and benefits including health and life insurance, 401k and retirement plans, and paid time off for regular full-time and part-time employees. Flexible employees may be eligible for 401(k) participation and in some cases health insurance.