Lead Recreation Aid (Lifeguard)

Full Job Description

This position is Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) and will be assigned to the JBSA Lackland Outdoor Recreation. This is a flexible position with guaranteed 00 hours per week.

You may be scheduled up to 40 hours per week. Employees appointed to a flexible category position are not eligible for benefits 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, 05/19/2026 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: Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA's): Must possess a current and valid Nationally recognized Lifeguard Certification covering lifesaving and water rescue methods, skills, and procedures.

Must possess a current and valid Nationally recognized Basic First Aid Certification.

Must possess a current and valid Nationally recognized CPR certification which includes adult, child, and infant procedures.

Much of the time is spent sitting, standing, or walking; however, bending, lifting, pushing, pulling, kneeling, or reaching is required. Must be able to lift and carry 45 pounds and over.

**NOTE: Those qualified applicants who meet both the minimum qualification requirement(s) and highly preferred criteria(s) will be considered best qualified for this position and will be referred to the selecting official(s) first for consideration.

All other applicants will be referred as needed and requested by the selecting official(s).

**Reminder to Applicants: Your experience has to be clearly identified in your resume in order to receive consideration.

If your resume does not provide enough information regarding your work history for us to make a creditable qualification determination, your application package may be rendered disqualified and you will no longer be considered for this position.

(Format example: Employer name, position title, beginning and ending dates of employment, with summary of duties, etc.) Major Duties:

Leads three or more lifeguards in the performance of lifeguard and related swimming facility duties. Distributes and balances workload in accordance with established directives.

Ensures timely accomplishment of work assignments. Maintains awareness of status and progress and makes day-to-day adjustments based on established priorities.

Maintains records of work accomplishment as required by program directives/procedures.

Instructs lower graded lifeguards in specific tasks, procedures, and techniques, makes available written instructions, material, and supplies. Gives on-the-job training to new employees.

Maintains a current knowledge and answers questions of other employees on procedures, policies, and directives, and obtains needed information or decisions from supervisor on problems.

Checks on work in progress and reviews completed work to see that supervisor's instructions on work sequence, procedures, methods, and deadlines have been met.

Refers problems or matters not covered by instruction, to supervisor. Reports to supervisor on employee performance, progress, and training needs and on disciplinary problems.

Observes the condition and behavior of swimmers to ascertain any potential problems. Fosters good relationships with patrons. Maintains order and enforces established rules of safety and behavior.

Rescues and resuscitates individuals in danger of drowning and renders first aid to injuries.

Cleans and maintains the swimming facility to include assigned areas (e.g., bathrooms, decks, locker rooms, showers, pool, etc.) according to established schedules and instructions.

Checks pool water chemistry according to established schedules and instructions and documents/reports findings.

Opens and inspects facilities at the beginning of the day and closes and secures facilities at the end of the day. Reports equipment/ facilities problems to appropriate personnel.

Verifies that customers are authorized to use facility by checking appropriate identification.

Collects admission fees, makes change, completes appropriate administrative documents and turns in daily cashier reports. Conducts swimming lessons following prescribed lesson plan.

Consults with senior swimming instructor concerning lessons, lesson plans, and any problems. May be required to work other than normal duty hours which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.

Work is performed indoors and outdoors and involves long periods of exposure to summer sun and chlorinated water.

If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12892340