Lead Recreation Assistant (Lifeguard) NF-02

Description:

This position is located at the Aquatics Facilities which are a part of Fort Benning Family and Morale, Welfare & Recreation (MWR).

Incentives and Bonuses

• Incentives will not be paid.

Note: This is an open-continuous announcement with bi-weekly cut-off starting on 22 January 2026. All applications will be reviewed and may be referred to management at that time.

Requirements:

Resumes must be two pages (or less). Resumes should clearly demonstrate the applicant's relevant experience, skills, knowledge and abilities as they pertain to this position.

A qualified candidate must possess the following:

1. Possesses and maintains the following certifications:
   • Lifeguarding and First Aid (American Red Cross or nationally recognized equivalent i.e. Star Guard, YMCA, or ELLIS);
   • American Red Cross "Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation for the Professional;
   • CPR for the Professional Rescuer/AED or equivalent (American Heart Association CPR/AED and First Aid);
   • For Water Parks upgrade the certification to: (Waterpark Lifeguarding and First Aid; CPR/PR/AED) (American Red Cross)
2. Maintains certifications current by recertifying with the American Red Cross Lifeguarding and First Aid, CPR/PR/AED program before the certifications expiration date.
3. Possesses one or more Instructor rating (see below):
   • American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor(LGTI) authorization; OR
   • American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor(WSI) authorization; OR
   • Aquatic Exercise Association Instructor authorization(AEA); OR
   • Adapted Aquatic Instructor authorization. In addition, for facilities that use Oxygen Administration "O2 bottles" the O2 Administration certification (American Red Cross "Oxygen Administration"); OR
   • Installation offered training (i.e. Fire Dept.) must be obtained within two weeks of reporting for duty.
4. All of the above certifications/authorization must be kept current.

Note: Lifeguard Certifications must be uploaded at the time of application to be considered eligible. To be evaluated as a qualified candidate, your resume must clearly reflect the knowledge and experience.