Recreation Aid (Lifeguard) NF-01

United States Army Installation Management Command

Fort Belvoir, VAFull-time$18–20/hrPosted 4w ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$18–20/hr
Location
Fort Belvoir, VA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Lifeguarding CertificationFirst Aid CertificationCPR For The Professional Rescuer/AED Or Equivalent

Job overview

United States Army Installation Management Command is hiring a Recreation Aid (Lifeguard) NF-01. The Recreation Aid (Lifeguard) position at Fort Belvoir, Virginia provides lifeguard services for indoor and outdoor pools, enforces safety rules, conducts water testing, and assists with swimming instruction and program coaching under the direction of the Installation Aquatics Program Manager.

Key focus areas include Serve as lifeguard for indoor and outdoor pools under direction of Aquatics Program Manager, Employ safety rules to protect pool guests and provide maximum pool area surveillance, and Respond to emergencies, rescue patrons, and administer first aid as required.

Successful candidates bring Lifeguarding Certification, First Aid Certification, and CPR For The Professional Rescuer/AED Or Equivalent. Important skills include Lifeguarding, First Aid, Pool Area Surveillance, and Water Testing. Preferred (not required): Coaching Swimming Programs.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

LifeguardingFirst AidPool Area SurveillanceWater TestingCoaching Swimming Programs

Qualifications

Lifeguarding CertificationFirst Aid CertificationCPR for the Professional Rescuer/AED or Equivalent

Full job description

This position is located at Fort Belvoir, Virginia. 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. Incentives and Bonuses Incentives will not be paid. 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 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. Experience MUST be clearly reflected on your Resume at the time of application to be considered. 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 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. Assists in coaching or preparing the competitive and non-competitive swimming programs as required. Maintains daily logs, reports and records as required. Preforms other duties assigned.

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