Aquatics Lifeguard & Safety Officer

U.S. Army MWR; Fort Benning (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Army MWR at Fort Benning seeks a dedicated lifeguard to supervise indoor and outdoor pool areas, enforcing safety rules and responding to emergencies. The role requires maintaining certifications, attending safety trainings, and supporting aquatics programs.

The position involves shift work including weekends and nights, with responsibilities spanning incident response, record-keeping, and occasional coaching support for swimming activities. A one-year background review may apply.

Qualifications

• Two-page resume required.
• Certifications must be listed on your resume.
• Lifeguarding and First Aid certifications must be current and documented.

Responsibilities

• Guard indoor and outdoor pools, ensuring guest safety.
• Respond to emergencies with pool-side rescue and first aid as needed.
• Attend aquatics and safety training as directed.
• Assist in coaching/preparing competitive and non‑competitive swimming programs.
• Maintain daily logs and records as required.

Skills

Lifeguarding

First Aid

CPR/AED

Safety awareness

Job description

U.S. Army MWR at Fort Benning seeks a dedicated lifeguard to supervise indoor and outdoor pool areas, enforcing safety rules and responding to emergencies. The role requires maintaining certifications, attending safety trainings, and supporting aquatics programs.

The position involves shift work including weekends and nights, with responsibilities spanning incident response, record-keeping, and occasional coaching support for swimming activities. A one-year background review may apply.