Lead Recreation Assistant (Lifeguard) NF-02

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 and bonuses will not be paid.

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. This job does not have an education qualification requirement.