Recreation Assistant (Lifeguard)

U.S. Department of Defense; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Defense is seeking lifeguards for the Buckner Fitness Center Pool on JBER, AK. This role involves ensuring the safety of patrons, operating pool equipment, and maintaining water standards. Applicants must have certifications in lifesaving and CPR, and be ready to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Must hold current certifications in lifesaving, water rescue, first aid, and CPR (child and adult).
• Experience with swimming rules, procedures, and safety equipment is desirable.
• Must pass background checks and physical examinations.

Responsibilities

• Continuously observe swimming area to ensure patron safety.
• Rescue swimmers in trouble and administer first aid as needed.
• Operate water pumps and control chemical additives for pool maintenance.

Skills

Lifesaving

Water rescue

First aid

CPR (child and adult)

Swimming safety

Job description

About the position: This position will be assigned to the Buckner Fitness Center Pool or Elmendorf Fitness Center Pool on JBER, AK.

Flexible employees have work schedules that depend on the needs of the activity. You may work a minimum of 0 to a maximum of 40 hours per week. Flexible employees may be subjected to "on call" work in addition to hours posted on the schedule.

Duties

• Continuously observe the swimming area to ensure the safety of patrons. Ensure the swimming area is open to patrons at scheduled times and only authorized persons are admitted. Rescue swimmers in trouble, administer first aid promptly, and call for medical assistance if needed. Warn swimmers of unsafe environmental or health conditions. Operate water pumps and control chemical additives to ensure pool water meets standards. Inspect diving boards, swimming equipment, and deck areas regularly for hazards, and coordinate repairs or notifications. Perform related duties such as cleaning bath houses, pools, and decks.

Interested applicants can preview the online application: Application Link

Requirements

• Complete a background investigation with favorable results.
• Hold current certification in lifesaving, water rescue, basic first aid, and CPR (child and adult), or obtain within 30 days of employment.
• Work shifts including evenings, weekends, holidays, or special situations.
• Satisfactorily complete a pre-employment physical.
• Pass a National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI), State Criminal History Repository Check (SCHRC), and Installation Records Check (IRC).
• U.S. Citizens and Non-U.S. Nationals who have resided in the U.S. Territory for at least three years prior to employment.

Qualifications
Who May Apply: Open to everyone. Eligibility is based on the information provided in the application questionnaire and proof of eligibility must be submitted by the closing date: 06/23/2025.

Eligible categories include Business Based Action, Military Spouse Preference, Outside Applicant Veteran, Spouse/Widow/Parent of Veteran, and Transition Hiring Preference.

Qualifying Experience:

For pool and aquatic center lifeguards: Must have current nationally recognized certifications in lifesaving, water rescue, basic first aid, and CPR (child and adult). Certification must be obtained prior to or within 30 days of employment. Experience with swimming activities, rules, procedures, and safety equipment is desirable. Must pass background checks and a physical examination.