Recreation Aid (Lifeguard) NF-01
United States Army Installation Management Command
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Job overview
United States Army Installation Management Command is hiring a Recreation Aid (Lifeguard) NF-01. The Recreation Aid (Lifeguard) position at Aquatics, Fort Polk, Louisiana supports the Army’s Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation programs. The role provides lifeguard services, enforces safety rules, conducts pool surveillance, responds to emergencies, assists with swimming training, maintains pool cleanliness, performs water testing, and informs patrons of safety procedures.
Key focus areas include Employ safety rules for pool guest protection, Provide maximum pool area surveillance and respond to emergencies, and Rescue pool patrons and administer first aid as required.
Successful candidates bring Lifeguarding Certification, First Aid Certification, and American Red Cross Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation For The Professional Certification. Important skills include Employ Safety Rules, Maximum Pool Area Surveillance, Respond To Emergencies, Rescue Pool Patrons, Administer First Aid, and Conduct Aquatic Swimming And Water Survival Training.
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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. This is an open continuous announcement. All qualified applicants will be forwarded to management on a weekly or as needed basis. 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: - 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); First Aid. *A copy of valid certification(s) must be uploaded at time of application. - 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. Employs safety rules for the protection of the pool guests. Responsible for life-guarding 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. And other duties assigned.
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