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RECREATION AID LIFEGUARD
Department of the Air Force Air Force Global Strike Command 5th Force Support Squadron Apply Print Share Save
Summary
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Summary
About the position This position will be a Recreation Aid Lifeguard assigned to Outdoor Recreation at Minot AFB, ND. This is a FLEXIBLE FLEX position. A Flex Intermittent schedule does not have guaranteed hours and you may work 0-40 hours per week as needed by the facility. Employees are eligible to use the fitness center, golf course, bowling center, clubs, and swimming pool.
About the position This position will be a Recreation Aid Lifeguard assigned to Outdoor Recreation at Minot AFB, ND. This is a FLEXIBLE FLEX position. A Flex Intermittent schedule does not have guaranteed hours and you may work 0-40 hours per week as needed by the facility. Employees are eligible to use the fitness center, golf course, bowling center, clubs, and swimming pool.
Overview Help Accepting applications Open & closing dates 01152026 to 04172026 Salary 15 to - 15 per hour Pay scale & grade NF 1 Location Few vacancies in the following location Minot AFB, ND Remote job No Telework eligible No Travel Required Not required Relocation expenses reimbursed No Appointment type Permanent Work schedule Shift work 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 Announcement number 26-8OFSWO4357 Control number 854697400
Duties
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.
Requirements
Conditions of employment Satisfactory completion of installation records checks, state and national criminal background checks may be required for positions that provide lifesaving duties for children.
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, 04172026.
Business Based Action Military Spouse Preference Outside Applicant Veteran Spouse Widow Parent of 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.
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 For pool and aquatic center lifeguards, 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. For coastal lifeguards, In addition to the above, must also have surf rescue techniques training. Must have experience which provides a 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 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 and eligibility background requirements for this position. U.S. Citizens and Non-U.S. Nationals who have resided in the U.S. Territory for three or more consecutive years immediately preceding the start of Federal affiliation or a signed memorandum indicating the installations decision on the three-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 eligibility.
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.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
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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 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., 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 Resume Separation Notice RIFSF-50 Notification of Personnel Action Transcript
As described above, your complete application includes your resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and supporting documents which prove your claimed eligibility. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.
NOTE: Documents submitted as part of the application package to include supplemental documents may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents, such as military orders and marriage certificates, may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove another persons personal information before you submit your application. You may be asked to provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility.
How to Apply To be considered for this vacancy, you must apply and complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in