Recreation Aid (Lifeguard)

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Summary

This job is open to Duties Requirements How you will be evaluated Required documents How to apply

About the position

This position is Non-appropriated Fund NAF and will be assigned to the Beale Pools Beale AFB CA. This is a temporary position not to exceed November 1, 2026. This position is flexible, no guaranteed hours, and does not receive benefits. During announcement, applications will be pulled and reviewed for consideration every 1st and 15th of the month.

Overview

Help Accepting applications Open & closing dates 02182026 to 05182026 Salary16.90 to - 21.90 per hour Pay scale & gradeNF 1 Locationfew vacancies in the following location Beale AFB CA Remote job No Telework eligibleNo Travel RequiredNot required Relocation expenses reimbursedNo Appointment typeTemporary - 11012026 Work scheduleIntermittent ServiceCompetitive Promotion potentialNone Job family Series 0189 Recreation Aid And Assistant Supervisory statusNo Security clearanceNot Required Drug testNo Position sensitivity and riskNon-sensitive NSLow Risk Trust determination processSuitabilityFitnessFinancial disclosureNo Bargaining unit statusNo Announcement number26-4OFSWO-180534-SR Control number858019100

Duties

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 and recommends closing swimming areas until safe conditions prevail. 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, and pool decks.

Requirements

Conditions of employment This position requires the incumbent to complete a favorable pre-employment physical. This position requires shift work to provide coverage on evenings, weekends, holidays, or special situations. The position requires the following certifications:

• American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer
• American Red Cross Basic First-Aid
• American Red Cross Lifeguard Training This position requires practical knowledge of swimming activities, rules, and procedures as well as pool safety and pool maintenance requirements. This is a temporary position not to exceed 1-Nov-2026. Qualifications Who May Apply Open to everyone. Applicants will be categorized by preferences and/or priority consideration eligibilities. An applicants eligibility will be determined based on eligibility claimed in the questionnaire and proof of eligibility MUST be provided with application by the closing date 05182026. Business Based Action Military Spouse Preference Outside Applicant Veteran and Transition Hiring Preference 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 Practical knowledge of swimming activities, rules, and procedures, and skill in the use and maintenance of various pool and safety equipment is desirable. Must be able to obtain or possess certification in lifesaving and water rescue methods and skills as well as basic first aid training and CPR, both child and adult training.

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. FOREIGN EDUCATION Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

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 installations 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 Governments interest. Multiple positions may be filled from this job opportunity announcement. And additional selections may also be made from this job opportunity announcement. Selections 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. Applicants must be able to provide a REAL ID or present a combination of source identity documents authorized to facilitate access to the installation. Please contact the servicing HR Office with any questions.

How to Apply

To be considered for this vacancy, you must apply and complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above. The complete application package must be submitted by 1159 PM EST on 05182026 to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJobs account to apply. If you do not have a USAJobs account, you will need to create one before beginning the application. Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process. You will be taken to the online application, which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJobs account and designate the document type when submitting your application. Failure to complete this portion will result in an incomplete application package and you will not be further considered for this vacancy. It is your responsibility to ensure your application package, resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date.

Required Documents

Required documents may vary based on the eligibility you are claiming, i.e., applying as a Military Spouse Preference - MSP, applying as a veteran, applying as a current federal employee, applying as a displaced employee, etc. The below documents are required and MUST be submitted with your application by the closing date of this job announcement. Resume Your resume may be submitted in any format and must support identified the general or specialized experience described in this announcement. If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations, and you may not be considered for this vacancy. Other accepted documents to support a qualification and/or claimed preference priority eligibility may include:

• Cover Letter
• DD-214 Statement of Service
• Diploma
• GED
• Disability Letter
• VALicense
• Other 1
• Other 2
• PCS Orders
• Professional Certification
• Proof of Marriage Status
• Separation Notice RIFSF-50 Notification of Personnel Action
• Transcript

Benefits

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How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. Your resume and supporting documents will be evaluated against the qualifications of the position. Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package, resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and/or supporting documentation will be compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination has been made that you have inflated your responses to meet the positions qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying. Errors or omissions may affect your eligibility. You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume, as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation. 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.

Required documents

Required documents may vary based on the eligibility you are claiming, i.e