Recreation Assistant (Head Lifeguard) NF-02

U.S. Army; Fort Lee (NJ); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A federal agency is seeking a Lifeguard for the Battle Drive Pool at Fort Lee. This flexible role ensures the safety of pool users, conducts training, and maintains water quality. Certification in lifeguarding and first aid is required, along with a willingness to work nights and weekends. Join us for an opportunity to support community recreation and safety initiatives.

Qualifications

• Must have lifeguard certification and maintain it.
• Ability to perform first aid and CPR.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule including nights and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Oversees pool operations and ensures safety of users.
• Conducts aquatic training and maintains water quality.
• Rescues swimmers and administers first aid as needed.

Skills

Lifeguarding

Water safety

First Aid certification

Job description

This position is located at Fort Lee, VA within the Community Recreation Division - Battle Drive Pool.

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This is a "Flexible" position (0-40 hours). Hours are not guaranteed. Flex employees are not eligible to participate in the NAF Employee Benefits Plans.
Duties

• Oversees the accomplishment of work and evaluates pool operation efficiencies. Assists manager by insuring adequate staffing of operations with personnel and the safety of users. Directs lifeguards as required in the performance of their duties.
• Performs checks and makes adjustments in water quality levels and insures that the pump rooms are maintained and operational. Supports the management team in decision making and responding to concerns of guests and users.
• As lifeguard, responsible for the life guarding of guests at the pools. Rescues swimmers and administers first aid as required. Coordinates and conducts aquatic swimming and water survival training.
• Attends and or arranges for the conduct of aquatics and safety training. Maintains daily logs and records as required. Carries out work in accordance with policies, regulations, directives, and requirements.
• Exercises judgment on routine matters where discretion is permitted. Keeps manager informed of events or items of significance. Enforces and carries out policy and requirements. Issues towels and checks identification as required.
• Responsible for the safeguarding and protection of funds, property and personnel. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Direct Deposit and Social Security Card is required.
• Subject to satisfactory completion of all pre-employment checks in accordance with AR 215-3, para.2 to include a Tier 1 background investigation.
• Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) check.
• Must be able to work during the hours of operation to include nights and weekends.
• Successful completion of a pre-employment physical is required for this position.
• All required certifications must be kept current.
• Must meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position.