This position is located with FMWR Aquatics on Fort Wainwright, Alaska. Up to 25% recruitment and retention incentive may be authorized for positions offering at least a guarantee of 10 hours per week. To better expedite the hiring process, we recommend including full contact information (name, address, phone number, email, etc.) for professional and personal references on your resume.

Duties

Performs lifeguarding duties and limited management functions. Ensures the safe operation of the pool, its filtration system, water balance, pool chemistry and performs water test. Responsible for lifeguarding guest in attendance at the assigned aquatics facility. Rescues swimmers and administers first aid as required. Ensures that safety rules are followed.

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.
• In case of exposure to infectious disease, incumbent is required to obtain the Hepatitis B vaccination series within a 24-hour period.
• 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.
• Work hours may involve weekend, weekdays, holidays and night duty.
• The following certificates must be obtained within 6 months of appointment: - American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor or nationally recognized equivalent; OR American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor or nationally recognized equivalent.
• Subject to satisfactory completion of all pre-employment checks in accordance with AR 215-3, Chapter 2.
• Incumbent may also required to complete a Tier 1 background investigation for a Common Access Card for physical access to federally-controlled facilities.
• In addition, the incumbent may be subject to additional background checks if required to have regular and recurring contact with children.
• A physical is required for moderate to heavy lifting.

Qualifications

Possess and maintain the following certificates: American Red Cross "Lifeguard" certification or nationally recognized equivalent i.e. Ellis & Associates Lifeguard Certification. American Red Cross "Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation for the Professional Rescuer" (CPR-Pro) certification or nationally recognized equivalent i.e. Ellis & Associates (CPR) Certification. American Red Cross "Automated External Defibrillator" (AED) certification or nationally recognized equivalent i.e. Ellis & Associates AED certification.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address EV-NAF-W6L7AA US ARMY GARRISON FORT WAINWRIGHT DO NOT MAIL Fort Wainwright, AK 99703 US
• Name: Alaska NAF CPAC
• Phone: 907-353-6408
• Email: [email protected]