Summary
This position is located at the Magrath Pool within the Magrath Sports Complex. Join our team at the Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation (FMWR) at Fort Drum. We are dedicated to enhancing the lives of Soldiers and their Families by providing essential support services, including child and youth programs and a variety of recreational activities that directly contribute to Soldier readiness and well-being. Incentives and Bonuses Incentives will NOT be paid.
Responsibilities
Serves as a lifeguard at indoor/outdoor pools, water parks, or beach fronts, working under the direction of an Aquatics Program Manager or supervisor.
Ensures the safety of all guests by enforcing rules, rescuing swimmers in distress, and administering first aid as needed.
Assists in conducting aquatic swimming and water survival training, and maintains personal readiness by attending regular safety training.
Performs administrative duties such as staff scheduling, inventory tracking, ordering supplies, and maintaining daily operational logs and records.
Helps maintain a clean and hazard-free facility, informs patrons about safety procedures, and assists with coaching swimming programs as required.
Qualifications
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 PRIOR to the start of employment, and then maintain for the duration of employment, the following certifications: Lifeguard, AND Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation for the Professional or CPR for the Professional Rescuer, AND First Aid. In addition to the above certifications, a qualified candidate must: have experience providing customer service to others, AND be willing to obtain an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) certification within two weeks of reporting for duty. All certifications must be American Red Cross or a nationally recognized equivalent i.e. Star Guard or Ellis. PLEASE NOTE: Your resume & application package must reflect the qualifications stated in the announcement and questionnaire to be rated eligible.
Benefits
Working for Army Non-Appropriated Funds (NAF) can offer numerous advantages. Army NAF employment can provide a sense of pride and fulfillment, as you'll be supporting communities comprised of military and civilian personnel, and their families, which contributes to the Department of Defense's overall mission. We offer a wide range of career opportunities, including jobs in childcare, recreation, hospitality, and more. Many employees have opportunities for professional development, including training, education, and certification programs to help towards career advancement. As an Army NAF employee, you'll have access to some on-base facilities, including fitness centers, libraries, and many other amenities. Regular full-time and part-time employees are eligible for enrollment in health and life insurance, participation in 401k and retirement plans, and paid personal time off and federal holidays. NAF flexible employees, working in the United States or a U.S. citizen or spouse or child of a U.S. citizen working for a NAFI in a foreign area, are eligible to participate in the NAF 401(k) plan. Some flexible employees may also be eligible to receive health insurance. For a slideshow presentation regarding these benefits, please click the Review Our Benefits link below.