RECREATION ASSISTANT (LIFEGUARD)

Full Job Description

About the position: This position is Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) and will be assigned to the DZ Aquatic Center Pool, Cannon Air Force Base.

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, 08/30/2026 Family Member Preference, Military Spouse Preference, Outside Applicant Veteran, and Spouse/Widow/Parent of Veteran 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: Basic knowledge of lifesaving, first aid and CPR as would be learned through an approved course leading to certification.

Limited knowledge acquired on the job, of swimming facility rules, work procedures, equipment and materials to perform recurring tasks.

Must possess a current and valid nationally recognized lifeguard certification covering lifesaving and water rescue methods skills and procedures prior to pool season.

Must possess a current and valid nationally recognized basic first aid certification and CPR certification that includes adult, child and infant procedures.

Must possess a current and valid nationally recognized water safety instructor certification by pool season.

Satisfactory completion of installation records checks, state and national criminal background checks may be required for positions that provide lifesaving duties for children.

Successful completion and favorable adjudication of applicable background investigation (Tier 1 Level) is required.

You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Major Duties:

Manages the aquatics program with the assistance of the Outdoor Recreation Specialist.. Ensures pool is operational during summer months.

Instructs lower graded lifeguards in specific tasks, procedures and techniques. 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 accomplishments as required by program directives/procedures.

Makes available written instructions, materials and supplies. Gives on-the-job training to new employees.

Maintains a current knowledge and answers questions of other employees or 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, as well as problems in meeting performance standards to supervisor. Informs other employees of available services and employee activities.

Attempts to resolve informal complaints and refers others to supervisor. Reports to supervisor on employee performance, progress, and training needs and on disciplinary problems.

Oversees and schedules lifeguards and approves calendar leave. Successfully complies with NAF and Air Force regulations financial regulations.

Successfully conducts and documents weekly safety inspection. Develops and maintains an effective safety training plan for all areas. Conducts swimming lessons and water aerobic lessons if qualified.

As required, provides lessons and demonstration of various techniques in prescribed lesson plan. Observes students and other instructors as they execute techniques and provides assistance/feedback.

Coordinates/conducts weekly in-service training. Effectively maintains required lifeguard and instructor qualification and capabilities through out employment.

Continuously and effectively monitors swimming area. Promptly and courteously enforces rules. Reports problems to appropriate personnel in a timely manner.

Take immediate and appropriate action in the event of an accident, injury, drowning, or near-drowning. Uses most appropriate techniques when rendering aid.

Consistently maintains assigned areas in a clean, sanitary and orderly condition. Performs other duties assigned.

If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12903208