Recreation Aid (Lifeguard) NF-01

Summary

This position is located at: Fort Riley Aquatics - Fort Riley, Kansas. Fort Riley Aquatics delivers safe, engaging indoor and outdoor pool programs for Soldiers, families, and authorized patrons. The team provides year-round recreation, swim lessons, training, and family-friendly activities, supporting readiness, wellness, and community connection across the installation.

Duties

• Serves as a lifeguard for indoor and outdoor pools and works under the direction of the Installation Aquatics Program Manager. 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 TC 21-21 or assisting with American Red Cross swim lessons as an Aide. Attend aquatics and/or safety training as directed.
• 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.
• Assists in coaching or preparing the competitive and non-competitive swimming programs as required.

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 the following: 1. Lifeguard and First Aid (American Red Cross or nationally recognized equivalent i.e. Start Guard, YMCA, or ELLIS). 2. American Red Cross "Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation for the Professional; CPR for the Professional Rescuer/AED or equivalent (American Heart Association CPR/AED); First Aid. Please upload certification at the time of application. Will accept proof of enrollment in Fort Riley Lifeguard Certification courses in lieu of certificates. (Hire is contingent on completion/achievement of certifications). Call (785) 239-4854 to schedule lifeguard training class. 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.