Recreation Assistant (Head Lifeguard) NF-02

About the role

Oversees the accomplishment of work and evaluates pool operation efficiencies. Assists manager in ensuring adequate staffing and user safety.

Responsibilities

• Directs lifeguards in performing their duties.
• Checks and adjusts water quality levels and maintains pump rooms.
• Supports management team in guest/user concerns and decision-making.
• Life guards guests, rescues swimmers, and administers first aid as needed.
• Coordinates and conducts aquatic swimming and water survival training.
• Attends and arranges for aquatics and safety training.
• Maintains peak physical condition.
• Carries out work according to policies, regulations, and requirements.
• Communicates effectively and communicates events/items of significance to manager.

Requirements

• Current Lifeguard, CPR, and First Aid Certification.
• Pool Operator's License within 6 months of hire.
• 12 months experience in pool operation as a lifeguard with swimming instruction and pool maintenance experience.
• Sound judgement, task accomplishment within time frames, and good people skills.
• Experience with office functions such as preparing and managing reports.

Qualifications

• Must hold a current Lifeguard, CPR, and First Aid Certification.
• Within 6 months of hire, must obtain a Pool Operator's License.
• Must have 12 months experience in pool operation as a lifeguard with experience in swimming instruction and pool maintenance.
• Must be able to use sound judgement, accomplish tasks within established time frames, and possess good people skills requiring clear communication.
• Must have experience with office functions such as preparing and managing reports.

Skills

• Good vision (based upon acceptable standard of 20/40 vision or better).
• Medical examination required.
• Lifting and carrying items weighing up to 45 pounds.

Benefits

Not specified.

Pay

Dual compensation exempt.

Schedule

Work hours may involve weekends, weekdays, holidays, and night duty.

Additional information

• Initial Cut-Off Date: Tuesday, April 21, 2026 (Applications must be received by 11:59 PM EST).
• Area of Consideration: US Citizens and Non-Citizens residing within a 75-mile radius of West Point, NY.
• Manual Application Option: Applications must be delivered to the West Point NAF Civilian Personnel Advisory Center (CPAC) by 3:00 PM on the closing date of the announcement.
• Eligibilities: US Citizens, Military Spouse Preference (MSP), and Involuntarily Separated Military Preference (ISMP) eligible candidates are included in the area of consideration.
• Access to certain federal facilities may require a REAL ID-compliant driver's license/ID or an Enhanced Driver's License (EDL).
• Applicants meeting the Highly Preferred criteria will be referred first to the Selecting Official.