Recreation Aid (Lifeguard)

Pacific Air Forces

Alaska

On-site

USD 25,000 - 30,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Pacific Air Forces seeks a Lifeguard for an indoor pool to ensure patron safety and maintain water quality on a on-base facility. The role requires readiness to adapt to varied hours and priorities across shifts.

The incumbent will monitor aquatic areas, perform rescues as needed, provide first aid, and coordinate with base staff for safety and cleanliness. Training and certifications are essential to begin work.

Qualifications

Lifeguard certification, First Aid and CPR training required.
Ability to observe and enforce safety rules.
Willingness to perform cleaning and maintenance duties.

Responsibilities

Continuously observes swimming area to ensure safety.
Rescues swimmers in trouble and administers first aid.
Operates water pumps and maintains chemical levels.
Inspects diving boards and pool equipment; reports repairs.

Skills

Lifeguard certification

First Aid

CPR training

Safety awareness

Patrol monitoring

Tools

Water pumps operation

Chemicals handling

Pool equipment inspection

Job description

Schedule: This position has no guaranteed hours. Incumbent could work anywhere from 0-40 hours.

Come join our aquatic team, with your lifeguard certification and skills as well as your First Aid and CPR training you will ensure the safety off all dedicated military members, civilians and families as they enjoy the amenities of this indoor pool.

Key Responsibilities

Continuously observes swimming area to ensure safety of patrons. Ensures the swimming area is open to patrons at scheduled times and only authorized persons are admitted to the area. Rescues swimmers in trouble, promptly administers first aid, and calls for medical assistance if and when needed. Warns swimmers of unsafe environmental or health conditions, ocean conditions of rough water or hazards, and recommends closing swimming areas until safe conditions prevail.

When working at pools, may operate water pumps and control chemical additives to ensure pool water meets specified standards. Ensures that diving boards are inspected frequently for cracks or loose matting, and that necessary repairs are made. May perform other related or incidental duties as assigned for the daily operation of the swimming area to include: cleaning of bath houses, wading pools, main pools, pool decks, beach areas, sunbathing areas, etc.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements & Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. This position does not allow for education substitution. FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program.

It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Pacific Air Forces, Department of the Air Force.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $18 – $22/hr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-01.

What is the work schedule?

This is a This position has no guaranteed hours. Incumbent could work anywhere from 0-40 hours. position.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.