Recreation Aid (Lifeguard)

Job Description:

Recreation Aid (Lifeguard)

About the position: This position is Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) and will be assigned to Outdoor Recreation (Indoor/Outdoor Pools) on Holloman AFB, NM.

The incumbent will work days and evenings, Monday through Friday.

Military Spouse Preference is not lost if selected for this position.

Overview

• Accepting applications

• Open & closing dates

  05/02/2025 to 11/03/2025

• Salary

  $17.50 - $17.50 per hour

  NAF Pay Setting Rules Apply

• Pay scale & grade

  NF 1

• Location

  Few vacancies in the following location:

  • Holloman AFB, NM

• Remote job

  No

• Telework eligible

  No

• Travel Required

  Not required

• Relocation expenses reimbursed

  No

• Appointment type

  Permanent

• Work schedule

  Intermittent - 0-40 Hours Per Week

• Service

  Competitive

• Promotion potential

  None

• Job family (Series)

  • 0189 Recreation Aid And Assistant

• Supervisory status

  No

• Security clearance

  Not Required

• Drug test

  No

• Position sensitivity and risk

  Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk

• Trust determination process

  • Suitability/Fitness

• Financial disclosure

  No

• Bargaining unit status

  No

This job is open to

• The public

  U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Duties

The primary purpose of this position is to observe swimming area to ensure safety of patrons.

The primary duties of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Continuously observes swimming area to ensure safety of patrons.
• Ensures the swimming area is open to patrons at scheduled times and only authorized persons are admitted to the area.
• Rescues swimmers in trouble, promptly administers first aid, and calls for medical assistance if and when needed.
• Warns swimmers of unsafe environmental or health conditions, ocean conditions of rough water or hazards, and recommends closing swimming areas until safe conditions prevail.
• When working at pools, may operate water pumps and control chemical additives to ensure pool water meets specified standards.
• Ensures that diving boards are inspected frequently for cracks or loose matting, and that necessary repairs are made.
• May perform other related or incidental duties as assigned for the daily operation of the swimming area to include: cleaning of bath houses, wading pools, main pools, pool decks, beach areas, sunbathing areas, etc.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12732221

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• This position requires satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks in accordance with Air Force and DoD policy, and a Child Care Tier 1 background investigation.
• This position requires the incumbent to meet the requirements to obtain a Common Access Card (CAC) and network access.
• This position may require the incumbent to work days, nights, weekends, holidays and/or fixed and rotating schedules
• This position requires the incumbent to have the required lifeguard certifications or obtain within 30 days of appointment.

Qualifications

The Area of Consideration for this vacancy announcement is US Citizens and legal US residents within a 100-mile radius of Holloman AFB, New Mexico. Recruitment limited only to the local commuting area of Holloman AFB.

In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if the position allows for qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application.

Qualifying Experience:

• Must have an approved and current nationally recognized certification in lifesaving and water rescue methods and skills, as well as basic first aid training, and CPR (both child and adult) training, or obtain certification within 30 days of employment.
• Experience which provides practical knowledge of swimming activities, rules and procedures and skill in the use and maintenance of various pool and safety equipment is desirable.

Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. This position does not allow for education substitution.

Additional information

• Individual must fully meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position.
• U.S. Citizens and Non-U.S. Nationals who have resided in the U.S. Territory for three (3) or more consecutive years immediately preceding the start of Federal Affiliation or a signed memorandum indicating the installation's decision on the 3-year residency requirement.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Direct deposit is required.
• Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) check.
• A probationary period may be required.
• Pre-employment requirements must be satisfactorily met prior to Entrance on Duty (EOD).
• Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government's interest.
• Multiple positions may be filled from this job opportunity announcement. And additional selections may also be made from this job opportunity announcement.
• Selection(s) are subject to restrictions resulting from hiring preferences and priority consideration eligible.
• This is a Nonappropriated Fund (NAF) position carrying out Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) activities for the Air Force and Space Force.
• This position is not included in a bargaining unit.