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Recreation Assistant (Beach Lifeguard)
Department of the Air Force
Pacific Air Forces
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About the position: This position is Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) and will be assigned to the Outdoor Recreation at Bellows AFS, Waimanalo, Hawaii.
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Summary
About the position: This position is Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) and will be assigned to the Outdoor Recreation at Bellows AFS, Waimanalo, Hawaii.
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Accepting applications
Posted today · Apply by 08/07/26
Due by 11:59 p.m. ET on August 7, 2026
Location
Few vacancies in the following location:
Waimanalo, HI
No matching locations found.
Work site options
Telework eligible No Remote job No Relocation expenses reimbursed No Salary $25 - $25 per hour Pay scale & grade
NF 2
Promotion potential None
Learn more about pay scale and grade
Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.
Work schedule Intermittent Travel Required Not required
Appointment type Permanent
Occupations and job series
Supervisory status No Federal service type This job is in the Competitive Service Represented by a union No
Drug test Yes Security clearance Not Required Position sensitivity and risk Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk
Jobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job.
Background check type
Financial disclosure required No
Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.
Announcement number 26-DET2404910 Control number 876744500
This job is open to
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U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
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Please see the "Who May Apply" section under the Qualifications section.
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Responsible for overseeing all beach activities for the assigned portion of Bellows AFS Beach operations. Observes and enforces safety rules and regulations. Patrols beach on foot, or other emergency vehicles to identify safety hazards and to monitor beach and ocean activities. Monitors ocean conditions and evaluates hazards. Warns patrons of dangerous or unsafe conditions (i.e., high surf, strong currents, bad weather, shark sightings, etc.). Evacuates the beach if conditions warrant. Observes the behavior of swimmers to ascertain any potential problems. Fosters good relationships with patrons. Instructs cautions and/or expels patrons as appropriate. Resolves simple complaints and reports any incident to the supervisor. Ensures lifeguard equipment is accounted for, in proper working condition, and readily available. Assists and participates in daily activities, instructional programs and training such as snorkeling, kayak, and boogie board addressing the differing needs of military, dependents and civilian personnel. Implements and participates in water safety instructions. Uses equipment such as first aid kits, buoys, ropes, rings, rescue tubes, rescue boards and back boards. Responds to and takes immediate/appropriate action during emergencies in the event of injury, accident, or near drowning.
Determines required assistance and use of techniques such as artificial respiration, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid.
Notifies emergency medical services (EMS) as appropriate. Performs general administrative duties and housekeeping for beach front facilities and equipment. Ensures emergency vehicles are in proper working condition and in service during normal duty hours.
Reports safety issues with equipment/ facilities to appropriate personnel. Responsible for daily pre/post rescue operations, which may include maintenance, cleaning, logging and proper handling of the emergency vehicle. Prepares and turns in administrative documents to include beach reports and log sheets. Ensures all reports are turned in at the end of each shift or within established approved time frames. Performs other duties as assigned.
If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13008472
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Conditions of employment
Qualifications
Who May Apply: Open to applicants in Oahu, Hawaii. Applicants will be categorized by preference(s) 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, 08/07/2026
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). 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 experience which provided a practical knowledge of swimming activities, rules and procedures. Skills in maintaining various water and safety equipment is desirable. Must be able to pass an ocean swim test of 500 meter swim and 400 meter rescue board. Certificates required: Approved and current nationally recognized certifications (i.e. American Red Cross): Lifeguard: First Aid and CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuers (child and adult). Administering Emergency Oxygen certificate, is desirable. Conditions of Employment: Incumbent must satisfactorily complete a Tier Level 1 background investigation. Must be able to work an irregular tour of duty to include days, nights, weekends, and holidays. Must satisfactorily complete a pre-employment physical within 60 days of appointment. Must have a valid State drivers license. This is a drug testing designated position. The incumbent is subject to random drug testing.
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.
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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
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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 employees, applying as a displaced employee, etc.,). The below document(s) are required and MUST be submitted with your application by the closing date of this job announcement:
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:
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
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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 08/07/2026 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 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.
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
Kadena NAF HR Office
Email 18fss.naf.hro@us.af.mil Address Bellows Community Services Flight
18 FSS/FSCN
Unit 5135 Box 10
APO AP, AP 96368-5135
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
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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 employees, applying as a displaced employee, etc.,). The below document(s) are required and MUST be submitted with your application by the closing date of this job announcement:
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:
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
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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 08/07/2026 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 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.
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
Kadena NAF HR Office
Email 18fss.naf.hro@us.af.mil Address Bellows Community Services Flight
18 FSS/FSCN
Unit 5135 Box 10
APO AP, AP 96368-5135
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
Pacific Air Forces
Thank you for considering employment with Air Force Services Non-Appropriated Funds (NAF).
Agency contact information
Kadena NAF HR Office
Email 18fss.naf.hro@us.af.mil Address Bellows Community Services Flight
18 FSS/FSCN
Unit 5135 Box 10
APO AP, AP 96368-5135
US
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Summary
About the position: This position is Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) and will be assigned to the Outdoor Recreation at Bellows AFS, Waimanalo, Hawaii.
Learn more about this agency
Overview
Help
Accepting applications
Posted today · Apply by 08/07/26
Due by 11:59 p.m. ET on August 7, 2026
Location
Few vacancies in the following location:
Waimanalo, HI
No matching locations found.
Work site options
Telework eligible No Remote job No Relocation expenses reimbursed No Salary $25 - $25 per hour Pay scale & grade
NF 2
Promotion potential None
Learn more about pay scale and grade
Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.
Work schedule Intermittent Travel Required Not required
Appointment type Permanent
Occupations and job series
Supervisory status No Federal service type This job is in the Competitive Service Represented by a union No
Drug test Yes Security clearance Not Required Position sensitivity and risk Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk
Jobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job.
Background check type
Financial disclosure required No
Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.
Announcement number 26-DET2404910 Control number 876744500
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