Recreation Assistant Lead Lifeguard

About the position: This position is Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) and will be assigned to the OUTDOOR RECREATION OUTDOOR POOL.

This position is considered Flex NTE 16 AUG 2026. Appointment is on a limited term basis and may be terminated earlier if the condition that requires it ceases to exist.

Qualifications:

Who May Apply: Open to everyone. Applicants will be categorized by preference(s) and/or priority consideration eligibilities. An applicant's eligibility will be determined based on eligibility claimed in the questionnaire and proof of eligibility MUST be provided with application by the closing date, 05/11/2026

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

In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if the position allows for qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application.

Qualifying Experience:
For pool and aquatic center lifeguards:

Must have an approved and current nationally recognized certification in lifesaving and water rescue methods and skills, as well as basic first aid training, and CPR (both child and adult) training.

Must have experience which provides practical knowledge of swimming activities, rules and procedures and skill in the use and maintenance of various pool and safety equipment is desirable.

In addition, applicants must have prior experience as a lifeguard and have knowledge of pool safety and pool maintenance requirements.

Must have prior training or experience which demonstrates leadership abilities.

Water Safety Instructor Certificate is highly desired. Mustbe able to satisfactorily pass a pre-employment physical examination.

This is a drug testing designated position. The incumbent is subject to random testing for drug use.


Satisfactory completion of installation records checks, state and national criminal background checks may be required for positions that provide lifesaving duties for children.

Successful completion and favorable adjudication of applicable background investigation (Tier 1 Level) is required.


You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:

Responsibilities:

Responsible for overseeing and coordinating activities at a designated pool.

Serves as lead lifeguard and performs lifeguard duties.

Inspects and sets up facilities for scheduled activities, i.e., open swim, swim lessons, water aerobics, scuba classes, pool parties, lap swim, etc., and ensures the facility is opened at the scheduled times with adequate staffing.

Oversees pool operations during scheduled shift.

Ensures staff complies with current policies, procedures, and written instructions.

Continuously observes swimming area to ensure safety of patrons.

Maintains order and enforces established rules of safety and behavior.

Instructors, cautions and/or expels patrons as appropriate.

Takes immediate/appropriate action to rescue swimmers in trouble and administers first aid, calls for medical assistance, follows established procedures and completes required reports in the event of injury, accident, near drowning or drowning.

Cleans and maintains swimming facilities to include pool, dressing rooms, and showers, ensuring they are kept sanitary and meet established standards for inspections.

Ensures only authorized participants are admitted, checks-in patrons, issues pool passes, accepts payment, completes cash accountability and other reports, makes deposits or submits as directed.

Ensures required measures are completed and the facility is secured upon closing.

Establishes work schedules for employees and submits to the supervisor for approval.

Distributes and balances workload in accordance with planned activities and established directives.

Provides on the job training to new employees.

Monitors the proper rotation of lifeguards for stands or breaks and ensures that each employee has enough work to keep busy.

Ensures employees under the age of 18 remain in line-of-sight supervision.

Resolves routine complaints with minimal impact to the activity and refers more complex or unique situation to the supervisor.

Reports to the supervisor on employee performance progress and training needs and disciplinary problems.

May be assigned to perform swim instructor duties as needed if certified.

Performs other duties as assigned May be required to work evenings, weekends and holidays. Position is a position of trust.
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If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12925912

Salary : $18