Recreation Aid (Lifeguard)
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Job Location:
Air Force Academy, CO - USA
Hourly Salary:
$ 17 - 17
Posted on:
12 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Summary
About the position: This position is Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) and will be assigned to the Cadet Pool Air Force Academy Colorado.
- This position does not include benefits.
- Continuously observes swimming area to ensure safety of patrons.
- Ensures that the swimming area is open to patrons at the scheduled times and that authorized persons only 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 specific 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 sunbathing areas etc.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
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- This position requires the incumbent to complete a background investigation with favorable results.
- This position requires the incumbent to be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
- This position requires the incumbent to complete a pre-employment physical.
- This position requires the incumbent to work an uncommon tour of duty.
Qualifications
Who May Apply: Open to everyone. 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 05/25/2026
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.
- 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 completion of installation records checks state and national criminal background checks.
- A Local Files Check (LFC) and a National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI) are required.
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.
- 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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