Recreation Aid (Lifeguard) NF-01

About the role

This position is located at Aquatics, Fort Polk, Louisiana. Join our team at Fort Polk—home of the Joint Readiness Training Center. DFMWR integrates and delivers Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation programs and services enabling readiness and resilience for a globally-responsive Army.

Responsibilities

• Employs safety rules for the protection of the pool guests
• 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
• Responsible for assisting in the conduct of aquatic swimming and water survival training according to ATP 7-22.01 as of October 2020 and assisting with American Red Cross swim lessons as an Aide
• Assists in maintaining pool and area clean and free from any 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
• Serves as a lifeguard for indoor and outdoor pools and works under the direction of the Installation Aquatics Program Manager
• 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
• 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 complete a pre-employment physical
• Fifteen (15) year old lifeguards must comply with the restriction of the DOL Child Labor Law (Jan 17, 2006)
• 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
• In case of exposure to infectious disease, incumbent is required to obtain the Hepatitis B vaccination series within a 24-hour period
• 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
• Required to follow environmental safeguards and wear personal protective equipment

Qualifications

Resumes must be two pages (or less). Resumes 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 (a copy of valid certification(s) must be uploaded at time of application):

• 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

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.

To better expedite the hiring process, we recommend including full contact information (name, address, phone number, email, etc.) for professional and personal references on your resume.

Additional information

This job is open to candidates WORLDWIDE. 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. Contact the servicing NAF Human Resources representative or office listed in the Agency Contact Information section of the announcement to request a copy of the application form. Submit your completed application form, along with your resume and any required supporting documents, no later than 3:00 PM on 09/01/2026 to ensure timely processing.

Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized.

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.

After you apply, your application remains valid for 90 days and may be referred to hiring officials as new vacancies arise. Additional referrals may occur for up to 90 days after the closing date.

Refusal of a military spouse to participate in established recruitment procedures for a Regular Full-Time (RFT) or Regular Part-Time (RPT) position (for example, interview, and so forth) is considered a declination of employment and is a basis for termination of Spouse Employment Preference (SEP) entitlement for the current Permanent Change of Station (PCS) of the sponsor.

Access to certain federal facilities may require a REAL ID-compliant driver's license/ID (marked with a star) or an Enhanced Driver's License (EDL) from WA, MI, MN, NY, or VT.

Benefits

• Enrollment in health and life insurance for regular full-time and part-time employees
• Participation in 401k and retirement plans for regular full-time and part-time employees
• Paid personal time off and federal holidays for regular full-time and part-time employees
• NAF flexible employees working in the United States or U.S. citizens or spouses/children of U.S. citizens working for a NAFI in a foreign area are eligible to participate in the NAF 401(k) plan
• Some flexible employees may also be eligible to receive health insurance
• Access to some on-base facilities, including fitness centers, libraries, and many other amenities
• Opportunities for professional development, including training, education, and certification programs to help towards career advancement