Recreation Aid (Lifeguard) NF-01

Summary

This position is located at Fort Leonard Wood Aquatics. To better expedite the hiring process, we recommend including full contact information (name, address, phone number, email, etc.) for 2 professional and 2 personal references on your resume. **This announcement is open and continuous; closing 01/14/2027 or until the position is filled. Weekly reviews and lists will be sent to management starting 22 October 2026; additional lists may be sent at management request.**

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. Maintains daily logs, reports and records as required.
• Provides pool area surveillance and responds to emergencies; rescues pool patrons and administers first aid as required. Lifeguards will participate in any required training (OTJ training emergency rescue drills and action plan simulations).
• 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.
• Tactfully warns patrons who repeatedly disregard safety rules, and follows facility Standard Operating Procedures for disciplinary actions. Assists in coaching or preparing the competitive and non-competitive swimming programs as required.
• Assists in maintaining pool, area clean, free from any hazards. Performs periodic water tests reports results to pool leader. Provides information to swimmers regarding safety/health/admission rules/procedures. Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Possesses and maintains 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). **You will be rated based solely off of the information provided within your resume, please ensure you are clear and specific. Assumptions will not be made regarding your experience and duties performed.**