Recreation Aid (Lifeguard)

Air Mobility Command; Fort Dix (NJ); On-site; USD 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Fort Dix, New Jersey — a Lifeguard position requires constant monitoring of a swimming area to ensure patron safety. You will manage access, enforce schedule openings, and respond to emergencies with swift rescue and first aid when required.

The role involves rescuing swimmers, administering first aid, and contacting medical services as needed, with the Flex/Intermittent schedule and potential for a permanent assignment. Pay is $16.50 per hour with flexible hours up to 40 per week.

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 needed.

Job description

From the posting: 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.

Location: Fort Dix, New Jersey

Pay (as posted): $16.50 - $16.50 per hour

Schedule / appointment: Intermittent - This is a Flexible Position (can work 0-40 hrs per week).; Permanent

Announcement dates: Open 04/08/2026 to 11/30/2026

• Open to (per the announcement): The public
• Announcement number 26-5NFSW260016; control number 864485700

Verified open on USAJOBS.gov, the federal government's official job site, on Oct 30, 2026 (ET).