Recreation Aid (Trainee-Lifeguard) NF-01

Department of the Army United States Army Installation Management Command (470 current openings) Fort Wainwright, Alaska Intermittent Security Clearance: Not Required
Application Deadline:
2026-09-30
Posted:
2026-04-09
Salary: $17 – $19 per hour (NF-1)

Salary context

Based on 259 hourly jobs in the same occupational series. This role pays around the middle of similar positions.

Job Details

Qualifications & 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: Must be able to swim and participate in the lifeguard certifications.

Position Overview

This position is located with the Aquatics Center on Fort Wainwright, Alaska. Incentives and Bonuses Incentives will not be paid. To better expedite the hiring process, we recommend including full contact information (name, address, phone number, email, etc.) for professional and personal references on your resume.

Duties

  • This is a training position for a certified Lifeguard. Works under close supervision wherein the work is closely reviewed/monitored and detailed guidance provided.
  • Must participate in all required training (emergency rescue drills, emergency action plan simulations).
  • Mandatory certifications must be complete within 30 calendar days of employment.
  • Upon completion of mandatory certifications, the incumbent will be noncompetitively reassigned to Recreation Aid (Lifeguard), PD #3206, responsible for lifeguarding guest in attendance at an assigned aquatic facility.