Job opening: Recreation Assistant (Lead Lifeguard) NF-02
Salary: $17 - 19 per hour
Published at: Jul 17 2024
Employment Type: Intermittent
The FMWR mission is to create and maintain "FIRST CHOICE" MWR products and services for America's Army. Fort Leavenworth, where innovation and imagination sustain our Nation's War fighter.
This position is located at the Swimming Pools and Harney Sports Complex.
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Duties
Assist with the operation of the pool, oversees the work of assigned lifeguards and monitors compliance with facility policies. Assists with scheduling of employees.
Assists with the operation of the pool, its filtration system, water balance, pool chemistry and performs water tests. Under direction of the pool supervisor, employ safety rules for the protection of the guest.
Responsible for life guarding guest in attendance at the assigned aquatic facility. Rescues swimmers and administers first aid as required. Responsible for assisting in the conduct of aquatic swimming and water survival training according to tC21-21.
Attend aquatics and/or safety training as directed. Ensures maintaining pool and area is clean and free from any hazards. Provides information to swimmers regarding safety rules and procedures.
Tactfully warns patrons who repeatedly disregard safety rules and follow facility Standard Operating Procedures for disciplinary actions. Assist in coaching or preparing the competitive and non-competitive swimming programs as required.
Issues towels and checks identification as required. Maintains daily logs and records as required. Other duties as 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.
- Appointment subject to favorable suitability determination.
- Must be willing to accept a Flexible appointment.
- Must successfully complete a pre-employment physical and the ability to lift and carry 40lbs.
- Continuous exposure to sun and prolonged periods of high temperature and humidity.
- Subject to satisfactory completion of all pre-employment checks in accordance with AR 215-3, para.2.
- Incumbent may also required to complete a Tier 1 background investigation for a Common Access Card for physical access to federally-controlled facilities.
- Must have current health assessment which documents good physical health, freedom from communicable disease IAW current Army.
- 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.
Qualifications
- 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.
Certifications or proof of enrollment must be uploaded with your application packet!
Highly Preferred:
- At least one (1) year experience as a Lifeguard
Experience must be reflected on your resume!
Education
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Contacts
- Address EX-NAF-W6B7AA US ARMY GARRISON FT LEAVENWORTH
DO NOT MAIL
Fort Leavenworth, KS 66027
US
- Name: Fort Leavenworth NAF Human Resources Office
- Phone: 9136842747
- Email: [email protected]
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