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Recreation Aid (Lifeguard)

U.S Air Force, San Antonio, Texas, United States, 78208

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Duties This position is Non‑appropriated Fund (NAF) and will be assigned to the JBSA Lackland Outdoor Recreation. This is a flexible position with guaranteed 00 hours per week. You may be scheduled up to 40 hours per week. Employees appointed to a flexible category position are not eligible for benefits.

The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a lifeguard and perform other related swimming facility duties. Monitors activities within assigned swimming areas. Maintains order and enforces established rules of safety and behavior. Instructs, cautions, and/or expels patrons as appropriate. Reports problems to senior lifeguard or supervisor. Rescues and resuscitates individuals in danger of drowning and renders first aid to injuries. Uses a variety of techniques such as artificial respiration, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), and first aid. Notifies emergency medical services (EMS) and/or other appropriate personnel for more serious accidents/injuries. Uses equipment such as first aid kits, buoys, ropes, rings, shepherd's hooks, and backboards. Cleans assigned areas (e.g., bathroom, decks, locker rooms, showers, pool, etc.) according to established schedules and instructions. Checks pool water chemistry according to established schedules and instructions (e.g., temperature, chlorine, pH, etc.) and documents/reports findings. Reports equipment/facilities problems to appropriate personnel. Verifies that customers are authorized to use facility by checking appropriate identification. Collects admission fees, makes change, and completes appropriate forms. Assists water safety instructor (WSI) in conducting swimming lessons. As required and under the guidance of the instructor, monitors one or more students during swim class for problems such as signs of fatigue or struggle. May assist in demonstrating basic swim strokes. Advises instructor concerning student progress/problem. Work is performed indoors and outdoors and involves long periods of exposure to summer sun and chlorinated water. May be required to work other than normal duty hours which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.

If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12892123

Requirements

This position requires the incumbent to complete a background investigation with favorable results.

This position has physical requirements which require the incumbent to complete a favorable pre‑employment physical.

Must be able to work rotating shifts.

This position requires a pre‑employment screening for swimming ability, rescue skills, and CPR skills.

The applicant must be a U.S. Citizen or a Legal U.S. Resident for a minimum of 3 years and must reside in/around the area as noted in the Job Opportunity Announcement.

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

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