RECREATION AID (LIFEGUARD)

Summary

About the position: This position will be assigned to the 92 Force Support Squadron, Aquatics Center, Fairchild AFB, WA.

The primary purpose of this position is to observes swimming area to ensure safety of patrons.

This is a Flexible position; guaranteed 0 hours, may work up to 40 hours/ week; depending on the facility needs.

Applications will be reviewed for consideration every other Monday after Opening Date. If vacancies are filled before closing date the job posting will close earlier.

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Duties

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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. W ams 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.

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Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• This position requires satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks in accordance with Air Force and DoD policy, and a Child Care Tier 1 background investigation
• This position may require working a variable schedule, which may include days, nights, weekends and holidays.

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, 09/29/2026

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:

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 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.
• 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 Non-Appropriated Fund (NAF) position carrying out Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) activities for the Air Force and Space Force.
• This position is included in a bargaining unit.
• Union Name: Association of Civilian Technicians (ACTFFE) and Local or Chapter Number: 138.
• 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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