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Recreation Aid (Lifeguard) NF- 01

United States Army Installation Management Command

Fort Hood, TXFull-time$15–16/hrPosted 3mo ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$15–16/hr
Location
Fort Hood, TX
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Lifeguarding CertificationFirst Aid CertificationCPR For The Professional Rescuer/AED CertificationProof Of Enrollment In Lifeguard Certification Courses

Job overview

United States Army Installation Management Command is hiring a Recreation Aid (Lifeguard) NF- 01. The Recreation Aid (Lifeguard) position at Abrams Indoor Pool in Fort Hood, Texas supports aquatic activities for service members and families, providing safety oversight, water testing, and assistance with swimming programs while maintaining pool cleanliness and handling daily logs and cash transactions.

Key focus areas include Serve as a lifeguard for indoor and outdoor pools under program manager direction, Assist in maintaining pool area clean and free from hazards, and Perform periodic water tests and report results to pool leader.

Successful candidates bring Lifeguarding Certification, First Aid Certification, and CPR For The Professional Rescuer/AED Certification. Important skills include Maintaining Pool Area Cleanliness, Performing Water Tests, Providing Safety Information, Tactful Warning, Following Standard Operating Procedures, and Maintaining Daily Logs. Preferred (not required): Coaching Swimming Programs.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Maintaining Pool Area CleanlinessPerforming Water TestsProviding Safety InformationTactful WarningFollowing Standard Operating ProceduresMaintaining Daily LogsMoney HandlingCoaching Swimming Programs

Qualifications

Lifeguarding CertificationFirst Aid CertificationCPR for the Professional Rescuer/AED CertificationProof of Enrollment in Lifeguard Certification Courses

Full job description

This position is located at: Abrams Indoor Pool - Fort Hood, Texas. Fort Hood offers a variety of aquatic activities for service members, their families, and other authorized personnel. From swimming lessons to outdoor water fun, there are several options to cool off and enjoy the water. 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. Please upload certification at the time of application. Will accept proof of enrollment in Lifeguard Certification courses in lieu of certificates. (Hire is contingent on completion/achievement of certifications). 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. *** All experience must be listed on the resume for that experience to be considered. No assumptions will be made. *** 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. 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. 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. Maintains daily logs, reports and records as required. Will participate in any required training (on-the-job training emergency rescue drills, emergency action plan simulations. Money handling and maintaining control practice as a cashier.

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