Lead Recreation Assistant (Lifeguard)

Job description

Summary About the position: This position will be assigned to the Outdoor Recreation at Mountain Home AFB, ID.

This is a Regular-Part Time position, with 20 hours guaranteed weekly, however may work up to 40 hours.

This position has available benefits, to include NAF Retirement, 401K, flexible spending account (FSA), life, health and dental insurance, and annual/sick leave.

Responsibilities Works under the direction of the Outdoor Recreation Manager who is available to deal with unusual situations which may occur and to provide guidance and instructions when performing new or procedurally complex duties.

As a working leader, performs the following types of lead duties: Provides day-to-day advice and guidance to employees for work assignments; relays instructions from the supervisor for work assignments; gets the work started and sets the work pace; demonstrates work methods and provides work-related guidance; ensures the worksite materials and tools are available; ensures that employees follow security and safety rules.

Reports all safety violations to immediate supervisor.

Provides input on performance, progress, and disciplinary problems.

Enforces established operating policies and procedures.

Performs limited management functions which may include establishing the work schedule, approving/disapproving leave requests, opening and closing the facility, and making daily deposits.

When not performing lead duties: 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.

Warns swimmers of unsafe environmental or health conditions.

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 bath houses, main pools, pool decks.

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Performs other related duties assigned.

If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12805586 Requirements Conditions of Employment 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, 10/28/2025 Business Based Action, Military Spouse Preference, Outside Applicant Veteran, Spouse/Widow/Parent of Veteran, and Transition Hiring PreferenceIn 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: Ability to lead 3 or more recreation aids or recreation assistants.

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.

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 (infant, child and adult) training.

Must have required immunizations.

Must be able to satisfactorily complete a National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI), State Criminal History Repository Check (SCHRC), and Installation Records Check (IRC).

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.

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 agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate.

If you need a reasonable accommodations for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency.

Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodations will be made on a case by case basis.

IAW DoD guidance, as of 7 May 2025 non-REAL ID Act compliant stated issued driver's licenses or identification credentials will no longer be accepted for identity proofing at DoD installations.

Only REAL ID Act compliant driver's licenses/identification credentials, or other approved forms of identification, will be accepted for identity proofing of personnel requesting access to MHAFB.

The below forms of ID can be used in place of a REAL ID Act compliant state issued driver license/identification card: State-issued Enhanced Driver's License U.S. passport U.S. passport card DHS trusted traveler cards (Global Entry, NEXUS, SENTRI, FAST) U.S. Department of Defense ID, including IDs issued to dependents Permanent resident card Border crossing card An acceptable photo ID issued by a federally recognized Tribal Nation/Indian Tribe, including Enhanced Tribal Cards (ETCs).

HSPD-12 PIV card Foreign government-issued passport Canadian provincial driver's license or Indian and Northern Affairs Canada card Transportation worker identification credential U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Employment Authorization Card (I-766) U.S. Merchant Mariner Credential Veteran Health Identification Card (VHIC)

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