Recreation Aid (Lifeguard)

Air Education and Training Command

Holloman (NM)

On-site

USD 23,000 - 28,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Air Education and Training Command is recruiting a Recreation Aid (Lifeguard) at Holloman AFB, NM. The role focuses on watching the swimming area to ensure patron safety, rescuing swimmers in trouble, and providing first aid when necessary.

Responsibilities include ensuring the pool is open during scheduled times, warning about unsafe conditions, and assisting with pool maintenance and safety inspections as part of daily operations.

Qualifications

Lifeguard and swimmer safety observation responsibilities.
Administer first aid and call for medical assistance when needed.
Operate water pumps and manage pool chemical levels if required.

Responsibilities

Observe swimming areas to ensure patron safety and enforce access during open hours.
Rescue swimmers in danger and provide prompt first aid as needed.
Inspect diving boards and pool areas for hazards and assist with repairs as required.

Skills

Lifeguard

Observation

First aid

Rescue

Job description

Hiring Agency: Air Education and Training Command

About the position: This position is Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) and will be assigned to Outdoor Recreation (Indoor/Outdoor Pools) on Holloman AFB, NM. The incumbent will work days and evenings, Monday through Friday. Military Spouse Preference is not lost if selected for this position.

Key Responsibilities

The primary purpose of this position is to observe swimming area to ensure safety of patrons.The primary duties of this position include, but are not limited to: 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.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Air Education and Training Command, Department of the Air Force.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $17.5 – $17.5/hr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-16.

What is the work schedule?

This is a 0 Guaranteed Hours position.

Who is eligible to apply?

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