Recreation Aid (Lifeguard) NF-01.

Obsolete Site; Fort Belvoir (VA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Obsolete Site is seeking a Lifeguard to supervise indoor and outdoor pools at Fort Belvoir. You will enforce safety rules, monitor guests, and respond to emergencies under the Installation Aquatics Program Manager.

Responsibilities include assisting with water testing, training activities, swim lessons, and maintaining a clean pool area with proper documentation of results and incidents.

Qualifications

• Lifeguarding and First Aid certifications required.
• CPR for the Professional Rescuer/AED certification required.
• Resumes must clearly demonstrate relevant experience and certifications.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a lifeguard for indoor and outdoor pools and supervise pool guests.
• Respond to emergencies with maximum surveillance and provide rescue and first aid as needed.
• Assist in aquatic training and swimming lessons as required.
• Maintain pool area cleanliness and report water test results to the pool leader on duty.

Skills

Lifeguard duties

Emergency response

First Aid

Job description

Duties

• 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. Performs other duties assigned.

Requirements

• Direct Deposit and Social Security Card is required.


• Meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position.


• A one-year probationary period may be required.


• Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) check.


• Subject to satisfactory completion of all pre-employment checks in accordance with AR 215-3, para.2 to include a Tier 1 background investigation.


• Must have current health assessment which documents good physical health, and free from communicable disease IAW current Army Policy.


• Continuous exposure to sun and prolonged periods of high temperature and humidity.


• In case of exposure to infectious disease, incumbent is required to obtain the Hepatitis B vaccination series within a 24-hour period.


• Lifeguards must have good vision (based upon an acceptable standard of 20/40 vision or better, either (with glasses or contacts) or uncorrected) while on duty to effectively recognize all emergencies, incidents and rule breaking.


• Incumbent is required to follow environmental safeguards and wear personal protective equipment.


• May be assigned to irregular duties or when needed for special recreational events and related requirements. 2006).


• Work hours may involve weekend, weekdays, holidays and night duty.


• Fifteen(15) year old lifeguards must comply with the restriction of the DOL Child Labors Law (Jan 17, 2006.)


• In addition, the incumbent may be subject to additional background checks if required to have regular and recurring contact with children.


• All required certifications must be kept current.

Qualifications

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 possess and maintain 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.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Initial Cut-Off Date

Tuesday, August 11, 2026 applications must be received by 11:59 PM (EST). Applications received by the Initial Cut-Off Date will be reviewed and possibly referred to the Selecting Official. Subsequent referrals to the Hiring Manager will occur as additional vacancies become available or at the request of the Hiring Manager.

Area of Consideration

The Area of Consideration for this vacancy announcement is local (within a 50-mile radius of Fort Belvoir, Virginia.) (Military Spouse Preference (MSP) and Involuntarily Separated Military Preference (ISMP) eligible candidates are included in the area of consideration.)

PCS Costs

Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs are not authorized based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government's interest.

Allowances and Differentials

This job is part of a pay-banded system. Sunday premium pay for regularly scheduled employees and night differential pay may be authorized by the Garrison Commander.

Non-foreign overseas allowances, cost of living (COLA), and differentials will not be paid, contingent upon eligibility.

Important Information Regarding Access to Certain Federal Facilities

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Termination of Spouse Employment Preference

Refusal of a military spouse to participate in established recruitment procedures for a Regular Full-Time (RFT) or Regular Part-Time (RPT) position (for example, interview, and so forth) is considered a declination of employment and is a basis for termination of Spouse Employment Preference (SEP) entitlement for the current Permanent Change of Station (PCS) of the sponsor.

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