RECREATION ASSISTANT (LIFEGUARD)

Summary

About the position: This position is Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) and will be assigned to the Hurlburt Field Aquatics Center and is not guaranteed a set amount of hours, but can be scheduled 0 - 40 hours per week..

As a federal employee you will have access to all Hurlburt Field FSS facilities. Growth and other benefit opportunities also available.

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Duties

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Under the supervision of the Outdoor Recreation (ODR) Director prepares daily schedules for assigned personnel. Sets the pace and works along with other employees; relays information/directions from supervisor to assigned personnel. Controls and issues pool passes, prepares cashier's report and deposit slip; deposits funds to the ODR Operations Clerk (OC) daily. Maintains time and attendance cards for assigned personnel and turns in to OC for processing.

Distributes and balances work load among lifeguards. 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 environment 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 that facility and equipment are inspected frequently and that necessary repairs are made. Reports the status and progress of work and any issues or concerns to immediate supervisor. Maintains current knowledge and answers questions on procedures, policies, written instructions, and other directives; ensures lifeguards are aware of same. Makes recommendations to ODR Director on staffing needs, disciplinary and/or performance related issues.

Conducts in-service training to other assigned lifeguards as directed by supervisor. 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 area, etc. Performs other related duties as assigned.

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Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• This position requires the incumbent to complete a background investigation with favorable results.
• This position requires satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks in accordance with Air Force and DoD policy, and a Childcare Tier 1 background investigation with favorable results.
• This position has a physical lifting requirement which requires the incumbent to complete a favorable pre-employment physical.
• This position requires the incumbent to possess 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
• This position requires shift work to provide coverage on evenings, weekends, holidays, or special situations.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Open to everyone. Applicants will be categorized by preference(s) and/or priority consideration eligibilities. An applicant's eligibility will be determined based on eligibility claimed in the questionnaire and proof of eligibility MUST be provided with application by the closing date, 10/09/2026

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 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. Must have experience which provides a practical knowledge of swimming activities, rules, procedures and skill in the use and maintenance of various pool and safety equipment. Must have experience in the receipt, disbursement, examination, deposit or other processing of cash items when this includes direct handling of cash items, and use of cash accountability control methods. Satisfactory completion of installation records check, state and national criminal background checks may be required for positions that provide lifesaving duties for children. Must have the ability to frequently lift and carry objects weighing up to 45 pounds; frequently stand, stoop,bend, stretch, push, and pull. Successful completion and favorable adjudication of applicable background investigation (Tier 1 Level) is required. Must be able to satisfactorily complete a physical examination. Must be able to read, write, and speak English. Must be able to work days, nights, weekends and holidays.

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 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.
• 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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