RECREATION AID (LIFEGUARD)

United States Air Force

SC

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Air Force, CPR Certification, Community and Social Services, Environmental Health, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), Federal Government, First Aid, Government, Government Organizations, HTTPS (HyperText Transport Protocol Secure), Legal, Maintenance - Pool, Medical Assistance, Military, National Agency Clearance, Peace Corps, Performance Reviews, Pumps, Recreation, Safety Equipment, Swimming, Volunteer Experience
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30+ days ago

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RECREATION AID LIFEGUARD Department of the Air Force Air Combat Command

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Summary About the position This position is Non-appropriated Fund NAF and will be assigned to the Shaw Woodland Pool.

Overview Help Accepting applications Open & closing dates: 03/18/2026 to 04/01/2026

Salary $15 to $15 per hour

Pay scale & grade NF 1

Location FEW vacancies in the following location: Shaw AFB SC

Remote job No

Telework eligible No

Travel Required Not required

Relocation expenses reimbursed No

Appointment type Permanent

Work schedule Multiple Schedules - Flexible

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 Credentialing

Financial disclosure No

Bargaining unit status Yes

Announcement number 26-5WFSWO023537

Control number 861578000

This job is open to Help The public

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

Clarification from the agency Please see the Who May Apply section under the Qualifications section.

Duties Help Continuously observes swimming area to ensure safety of patrons. Ensures the swimming area is open to patrons at scheduled times and only authorizes 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. When working at pools may operate water pumps and control chemical additives to ensure pool water meets specified standards. Ensures rock wall and water slide are inspected frequently and that necessary repairs are made. May perform other related or incidental duties 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, conduct swim lessons, etc. Performs other related duties as assigned.

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

View Questionnaire: 12913532

Requirements Help Conditions of employment This position requires the incumbent to complete a background investigation with favorable results.

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 04/01/2026.

Business Based Action Military Spouse Preference Outside Applicant Veteran Spouse Widow Parent of Veteran 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 For pool and aquatic center lifeguards:

  • Must be able to obtain and maintain 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).
  • 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.
  • Satisfactory complete a pre-employment physical.
  • Be able to satisfactorily complete a National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI).
  • Satisfactory completion of installation records checks, state and national criminal background checks may be required for positions that provide lifesaving duties for children.

You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:

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 Non-appropriated 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.

Expand/Hide additional information 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 document 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.

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Required documents Required Documents Help 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 VA
  • License
  • Other 1
  • Other 2
  • PCS Orders
  • Professional Certification
  • Proof of Marriage Status
  • Resume
  • Separation Notice RIFS
  • SF-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 Help 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 11:59 PM EST on 04/01/2026 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 the 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.

Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php#title=Applicant

To verify or check the status of your application, log into your USAJobs account. Once logged in, the Welcome screen lists your applications, your application status, and the date it was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application-status

Agency contact information Shaw NAF HR Office Email: 20FSS.HRO@us.af.mil Address: Shaw Community Services Flight 20 FSS FSCN 504 Shaw Drive, Suite 2148 Shaw AFB SC 29152-5028 US

Next steps If you provided an email address, you will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application. Times may vary during the hiring process as your application status updates/changes; you will be notified with a notification letter via email.

Fair and transparent The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance:

  • Criminal history inquiries
  • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
  • Financial suitability
  • New employee probationary period
  • Privacy Act
  • Reasonable accommodation policy
  • Selective Service
  • Signature and false statements
  • Social security number request

Required Documents Help 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 VA
  • License
  • Other 1
  • Other 2
  • PCS Orders
  • Professional Certification
  • Proof of Marriage Status
  • Resume
  • Separation Notice RIFS
  • SF-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 Help 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 11:59 PM EST on 04/01/2026 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 the 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.

Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php#title=Applicant

To verify or check the status of your application, log into your USAJobs account. Once logged in, the Welcome screen lists your applications, your application status, and the date it was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application-status

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Agency contact information Shaw NAF HR Office Email: 20FSS.HRO@us.af.mil Address: Shaw Community Services Flight 20 FSS FSCN 504 Shaw Drive, Suite 2148 Shaw AFB SC 29152-5028 US

Next steps If you provided an email address, you will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application. Times may vary during the hiring process as your application status updates/changes; you will be notified with a notification letter via email.

Expand/Hide next steps

Fair and transparent The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance:

  • Criminal history inquiries
  • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
  • Financial suitability
  • New employee probationary period
  • Privacy Act
  • Reasonable accommodation policy
  • Selective Service
  • Signature and false statements
  • Social security number request

Summary About the position This position is Non-appropriated Fund NAF and will be assigned to the Shaw Woodland Pool.

Overview Help Accepting applications Open & closing dates: 03/18/2026 to 04/01/2026

Salary $15 to $15 per hour

Pay scale & grade NF 1

Location FEW vacancies in the following location: Shaw AFB SC

Remote job No

Telework eligible No

Travel Required Not required

Relocation expenses reimbursed No

Appointment type Permanent

Work schedule Multiple Schedules - Flexible

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 Credentialing

Financial disclosure No

Bargaining unit status Yes

Announcement number 26-5WFSWO023537

Control number 861578000

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