Recreation Aid (Lifeguard)

What you would do

• Watch swimmers in assigned swimming areas
• Rescue and resuscitate people in danger of drowning
• Give first aid to injured people
• Help clean and maintain the swimming facility
• Teach swimming lessons using a set lesson plan

Do you qualify for NK-1?

With experience: The announcement does not set a number of years. You must be able to learn and do the job, such as collecting admission fees, making change, filling out forms, assisting with swimming lessons, and watching patrons. Part-time, unpaid, and volunteer work counts if you list the duties and hours per week. Only experience gained by the closing date counts.

With education: No education requirement is stated. If you use education to qualify, it must come from a school accredited by a recognized accrediting body, and you must submit transcripts.

Licenses and certifications you need:

• Current nationally recognized lifeguard certification covering lifesaving and water rescue
• Current nationally recognized basic first aid certification
• Current nationally recognized CPR certification covering adult, child, and infant procedures

How to apply well

What to send:

• Online application questionnaire
• Resume of no more than two pages, font 10 points or larger, showing your full name
• Resume showing dates (month/year to month/year) and hours per week for each job
• Transcripts if you qualify through education
• Lifeguard, first aid, and CPR certificates, if asked for proof
• VOW certification memo or DD-214 if claiming veterans' preference
• SF-15 if claiming 10-point veterans' preference
• VA letter or disability determination if claiming 30% disabled veteran status
• DD Form 3145-4 if claiming Military Spouse Preference
• Agency notice, most recent performance rating, and SF-50 if applying under ICTAP

How you will be rated: Your application package (resume, documents, and questionnaire answers) is rated into Category 1 (Qualified), Category 2 (Highly Qualified), or Category 3 (Best Qualified), based on the quality, depth, and complexity of your experience and education. If your documents do not support your questionnaire answers, you may be rated not qualified or insufficient information, and your score may be lowered if your qualifications appear inflated.

Tips for this job:

• Your resume must list dates and hours per week for each job, or your application may be marked insufficient.
• Keep your resume to two pages or less, use 10-point font or larger, and put your full name on it.
• Make sure your lifeguard, first aid, and CPR certifications are current, since they are required to qualify and must be kept up during employment.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Part-time, 32 hours per week. May be required to work other than normal hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays. Occasional travel may be required.

Incentives and relocation: Recruitment and/or retention incentives may or may not be used. Relocation expenses are not reimbursed. Disabled veteran leave may be available for certain veterans hired on or after 5 Nov 2016.

Conditions of employment:

• U.S. citizenship required
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service
• Must be able to get and keep a security clearance
• Pre-employment physical required
• Pre-employment screening for swimming ability, rescue skills, and CPR skills
• Criminal background check if the job involves regular contact with children
• Must complete in-service training and keep all certifications current
• May need to work evenings, weekends, or holidays
• Must be able to lift and carry 45 pounds
• Works indoors and outdoors in summer sun and chlorinated water
• 1-year probationary period or 2-year trial period
• Direct deposit required
• Subject to the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Position is designated nonexempt under federal pay rules (5 CFR 551)

Job details

Salary

$27,421 – $49,097 per year

Pay scale and grade

NK-1 · NK

Location

Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio

Appointment

Temporary

Work schedule

Part-time

Service

Competitive

Openings

Few

Security clearance

Other

Travel

Occasional travel

Drug test

Not required

Supervisory

No

Occupation

Recreation Aid And Assistant (0189)

Announcement

AFMC-13102606-482852-9X-AAN