Recreation Aide/Assistant - Lifeguard

Commander, Navy Installations Command

Panama City, FL

JobSummary

This is a seasonal position that will last from May 2026 to September 2026. This position is located at the Fitness Division, Aquatics Branch of the Morale, Welfare and Recreation Department, Naval Support Activity, Panama City. The primary purpose of this position is to perform lifeguard duties which involve the safeguarding of the lives of patrons of the indoor or outdoor pool located at NSA Panama City.

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CNRSE, Naval Support Activity, Panama City, FL N921

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About Fleet and Family Readiness MISSION We provide world class programs that support Fleet, Fighter and Family Readiness and improve quality of life. OUR GUIDING PRINCIPLES Straight Talk Value People Encourage Innovation Good Stewardship Mission Integrity FLEET AND FAMILY READINESS Commander, Navy Region Southeast Fleet and Family Readiness is responsible for policy development, resourcing, and oversight of quality of life programs for Navy Sailors and their families. FFR enables a ready Navy force by providing the following programs and support office functions: Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) Child and Youth Programs (CYP) Fleet and Family Support Program Family and Unaccompanied Housing Galley Programs The integration of programs within FFR is designed to optimize individual programs and their joint operations. The organization of these programs by functional specialty enables staff at all levels of the organization to be selected for their expertise in specific functional areas and enables programs to focus solely on the best delivery of services. Our business processes are continuously monitored for operational effectiveness to ensure our customers receive the highest quality of service.

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ApplyOnlineUrl

https://apply.usastaffing.gov/Application/Apply

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https://apply.usastaffing.gov/Application/ApplicationStatus

MajorDuties

General (includes but not limited to): Responsible for the safety of swimmers in the pool. Remain alert and continuously observe swimming area to ensure safety of patrons. Enforce swimming pool rules and regulations, assist swimmers having difficulty and rescue those in trouble. Perform rescue work and when necessary, render first aid until such time as qualified doctor or other emergency personnel are present. In case of a serious accident will call for an ambulance. Prepare complete accident report. Alert supervisor of unusual circumstances. Perform any necessary housekeeping tasks to ensure proper standards of cleanliness, sanitation and appearance of pool and related facilities (vacuuming pool, cleaning deck, etc.) Inspect pool and surrounding area ensuring cleanliness and safety at all times. Check chlorine and PH levels on a scheduled basis. Immediately communicate problems or concerns of the aquatic environment to the aquatics manager. Determine patron eligibility and provides quality customer service to patrons. Answer questions and provides program information to patrons. May assist with scheduled pool parties after hours of operation or with a base wide special event. Maintain daily logs and records. Perform other duties as assigned.

Education

This position does not have a positive education requirement. ***CERTIFICATES MUST BE INCLUDED WITH APPLICATION IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR EMPLOYMENT*** Lifeguards with less than six (6) months of experience will be hired as an NF-0189-01 with a starting rate of $15.75 per hour. Once experience requirements are met, employee will be promoted to NF-0189-02 $16.80 per hour. Lifeguards with six (6) months or more specialized experience AND 6 months of general recreation experience (total one year of experience) will be hired as an NF-0189-02 with a starting rate of $16.80 per hour.

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Evaluations

Your experience is subject to evaluation and verification against the information in your resume. The numeric rating you receive is a self-assessment only and is based on your responses to the questionnaire. Do not overstate or understate your level of experience and capability. If a determination is made that you rated yourself higher than is supported by your resume, or if your resume lacks sufficient information, you will be rated accordingly or may be considered ineligible. All resumes will be reviewed to determine if they meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement, and will be rated based on the information provided in the resume to determine the level of knowledge, skill, and ability, related to the job requirements. Using the qualifications of the position, a predetermined rating criterion of knowledge, skills, and abilities will be used for each resume. Best qualified applicants will be referred to the hiring manager. The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews.

HowToApply

To begin the process, click on the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USA JOBS account. Application process is submitted through your USA JOBS account. Resumes/ Applications received other than by USA JOBS will be destroyed and will not be considered. It is the applicant's responsibility to verify all the information in their resume and documents; HR will not modify documents submitted by an applicant. All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement and clearly documented in the resume. Qualifications must be clearly verifiable in your resume. Government positions must include pay plan, series, grade, to and from dates, and government agency/department. Please note this announcement will be open until all positions are filled and not every qualified candidate may be referred if positions are filled before the final closing dates. Candidates that apply between the time frames listed below will be referred in order of applications received Applicants that apply between Friday, April 03, 2026 (opening dates) and Friday, April 17, 2026 by 11:59 EST will be given first consideration. Those are scored highly qualified will be sent to the hiring official for consideration. Applicants that apply between Saturday April 18, 2026 00:01 am EST and Saturday May 05, 2026 11:59pm EST will be given second consideration. Those are scored highly qualified will be sent to the hiring official for consideration. Applicants that apply after May 05, 2026, will be reviewed every two weeks. Those qualified candidates will be referred according to staffing needs.

WhatToExpectNext

All applicants will be notified regarding their status by email. Applicants will either be contacted by email for an interview or sent an email of non-selection 3-6 weeks after the announcement closing date. Please notify us if your contact information changes after the closing date of the announcement. Also, note that communication is performed via email if you do not read your email, provide an inaccurate email address and/ or if your mailbox is full or blocked (e.g., spam-blocker), you may not receive important communication that could affect your consideration for this position.

RequiredDocuments

The following documents may or may not be required. Required documents will show a red asterisk during documentation upload. Resume Include name and contact information for at least three (3) professional references in your resume. Proof of education (transcripts/copy of degree/high school diploma), if applicable to position requirements. Proof of certification, if applicable to position requirements. If you are a current federal employee, submit your most recent Personnel Action Report (PAR) or SF-50. If you are a current federal employee, submit your last three evaluations. APPLICANTS CLAIMING HIRING PREFERENCE: Please ensure your status is indicated in your USAJOBS account and ALL required documents to claim preference are submitted at the time of resume submission. WHAT ARE PREFERENCES? Preferences are advantages in the candidate selection process. Individuals can claim the following preferences: 1. Reemployment Priority List (RPL): Qualifying separated employees shall have priority placement in the NAF activity from which they were separated as a result of a Business Based Action (BBA), when the position has substantially the same duties as the position from which they were separated and it is not a higher grade or employment category, provided the position is not being filled by an internal candidate.To claim this preference, you MUST: Submit a copy of your BBA Separation Notification indicating eligibility for RPL. 2. Military Spouse Preference (MSP): Qualifying spouses eligible for MSP are spouses of an active duty military member of the U.S. Armed Forces, including members of the National Guard or Reserves on active duty. The marriage must have occurred before the military member received official permanent change of station (PCS) orders to the installation listed above. MSP is applicable only when applying for NAF positions at the NF-03non-supervisory and below and equivalent craft and trade (CT) positions.To claim this preference, you MUST: Submit sponsor's PCS orders to installation you are applying for; AND If you are not indicated as a spouse on the PCS orders, you MUST submit proof of marriage prior to PCS. 3. Veteran's Preference/Gold Star Veteran's Preference: Qualifying military veterans, and spouses/parents of deceased veterans shall be given employment preference over non-preference applicants if they are equally qualified. Preference applicable for positions open to external candidates.To claim Veteran's preference, you MUST: Submit a copy of your DD-214 (member 4 copy); AND-Submit completed SF15 from the Veterans Administration (VA); AND-Submit any other supporting documentation (disability, official statements, proof of service, etc.) To claim Gold Star Veteran's preference, you MUST: Submit completed SF-15 from the Veterans Administration (VA); AND -Submit a legible copy of DD-1300; AND-Submit any other supporting documentation (official statements, document of service, court decree, etc.). ***Qualifying applicants with preferences are considered in the order listed above. Then all other qualifying applicants are considered.

Benefits

Although this position offer does not include benefits to flex employees, there are numerous perks to being a flex employee. Below are just a few of those perks you will be able to benefit from: Flexible Schedule - You are scheduled based on mission needs and your availability. Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - A FREE program provided by CNIC that is accessible to all employees, members of your family, whether in your household or not, offering 24/7/365 access to specialized private support. Access to Morale, Welfare & Recreation Programs to include Golf Courses, Marinas, Gyms/Fitness Centers, Bowling Centers, Restaurants Pools, Base libraries and more! Discounted Tickets and Travel options and outdoor recreation rentals! Shopping privileges at the Navy Exchange! Access to professional development resources! If you are scheduled and work on average 30 hours/week, you will be eligible for medical benefits.

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The Federal government offers a number of exceptional benefits to its employees. Benefits you get to enjoy while working for our TEAM include but are not limited to: Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, life insurance, spouse & dependent life insurance, long-term disability, retirement, and 401(k) savings plan, annual and sick leave, tuition reimbursement, etc.). Stability of Federal Civilian Service People with passion for doing work that matters Quality of Work Life Balance Some positions have special requirements- Position is a non-critical, sensitive, position requiring access to IT II system and/or access to PII. An access National Agency Check investigation (ANACI) is required via the SF 86 security form.- Required to submit a Financial Disclosure Statement, OGE-450. Executive Branch Personnel Confidential Financial Disclosure Report upon entering the position and annually, in accordance with DoD Directive 5500-7R, Joint Ethics Regulation, dated 23 March 2006.- Salary is dependent on experience and/or education.- For positions requiring travel more than twice per year, selectee may be required to obtain and maintain in good standing a Government-issued Travel Card for official government travel purposes. This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies within 90 days of closing date. The Department of the Navy (DON) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Applicants are assured of equal consideration regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, reprisal, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, or any other non-merit factor. This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. Applicants with disabilities who believe they may require reasonable accommodations should email their request to MILL_CNIC_NAF_EEO@navy.mil to ensure proper consideration is given. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis. This activity is a Drug-Free workplace. The use of illegal drugs by NAF employees, whether on or off duty, cannot and will not be tolerated. Federal employees have a right to a safe and secure workplace, and Sailors, their family members, and all other customers have a right to a reliable and productive Federal workforce.

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LEAHA.A.COLE.NAF@US.NAVY.MIL

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850-234-4056

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