Recreation Assistant (Lead Lifeguard)

JobSummary

About the position: This position is Non-Appropriated Fund (NAF) and will be assigned to the Outdoor Recreation at Langley Air Force Base, VA. This is a Temporary Flexible position, not to exceed 30 September 2026. There are no guaranteed hours, however the employee may be scheduled 0 to 40 hours per week. The primary purpose of this position is to observe swimming area to ensure safety of patrons.

LowGrade

2

HighGrade

2

PromotionPotential

None

OrganizationCodes

AF/AF1C

Relocation

False

HiringPath

• public

MCOTags

TotalOpenings

Few

AgencyMarketingStatement

Thank you for considering employment with Air Force Services Non-Appropriated Funds (NAF). Thank you for considering employment with Air Force Services Non-Appropriated Funds (NAF) at Joint Base Langley-Eustis! Joint Base Langley-Eustis, located in Hampton on the southeastern coast of Virginia, is one of the oldest facilities in the Air Force. Hampton Roads is the birthplace of Colonial America where centuries of American history blend with the most modern technology, the richest culture, the liveliest nightlife, and a breathtaking landscape surrounded by water. The unit services more than 9,000 active-duty, approximately 2,000 civilian personnel, 64 senior raters, 61,000 retirees and family members. We serve to provide "A Better Life for Force and Family" for our military community, through support programs for our military/civilian members and their families. Our motto is "Force, Family and Fun. "As an integral part of the 633 Force Support Squadron, the NAF Human Resource Office provides essential personnel services to over 375 NAF civilian employees assigned to numerous FSS activities. Those activities include child development and youth centers, the Langley Club, a golf course, bowling center, auto hobby shop, community center, marina, an outdoor recreation program, indoor and outdoor pools, and various administrative support offices - just to name a few.

TravelCode

0

ApplyOnlineUrl

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

DetailStatusUrl

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

MajorDuties

• Responsible for overseeing and coordinating activities at a designated pool. Serves as lead lifeguard and performs lifeguard duites. Inspects and sets up facilities for scheduled activities, i.e. open swim, swim lessons, pool parties, lap swim, etc., and ensures the facility is opened at the scheduled times with adequate staffing. Overseas pool operations during scheduled shift. Ensures staff complies with current policies, procedures, and written instructions. Continuously observes swimming area to ensure safety of patrons. Maintains order and enforces established rules of safety and behavior. Takes immediate/appropriate action to rescue swimmers in trouble and administers first aid, calls for medical assistance, follows established procedures and completes required reports in the event of injury, accident, near drowning or drowning. Cleans and maintains swimming facilities to include pool, bathhouses, dressing rooms, and showers, ensuring that they are kept sanitary and meet established standards for inspections. Ensures hourly chemical checks are conducted and documented. Inspects facilities and reports problems to the supervisor. Ensures only authorized participants are admitted, checks-in patrons, accepts payments, completes cash accountability and other reports, makes deposits or submits as directed. Ensures required measures are completed and the facility is secured upon closing. Establishes work schedules for employees and submits to the Outdoor Recreation director for approval. Distributes and balances workload in accordance with planned activities and established directives. Provides on-the-job training to new employees. Monitors the proper rotation of lifeguards for stands or breaks and ensures that each employee has enough work to keep busy. Resolves routine complaints with minimal impact to the activity and refers more complex or unique situations to their supervisor. Reports to supervisor on employee performance progress and training needs and disciplinary problems. Performs other duties as assigned. May be required to work evenings, weekends and holidays. If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12924017

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.

Requirements

Evaluations

Your resume and supporting document will be evaluated against the qualifications of the position. Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination has been made that you have inflated your responses to meet the position's qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility. You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation. To better expedite the hiring process, we recommend including full contact information (name, address, phone number, email, etc.,) for professional and personal references on your resume.

HowToApply

To be considered for this vacancy you must apply and complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 04/07/2026 to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJobs account to apply. If you do not have a USAJobs account, you will need to create one before beginning the application. Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process. You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package and submit the application. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJobs account and designate the document type when submitting your application. Failure to complete this portion will result in an incomplete application package and you will not be further considered for this vacancy. It is your responsibility to ensure your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=Applicant To verify or check the status of your application, log into your USAJobs account. Once logged in, the Welcome screen lists your applications, your application status and the date it was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status

WhatToExpectNext

If you provided an email address, you will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application. Times may vary during the hiring process, as your application status updates/changes you will be notified with a notification letter via email.

RequiredDocuments

Required documents may vary based on the eligibility you are claiming (i.e., applying as a Military Spouse Preference - MSP, applying as a veteran, applying as a current federal employees, applying as a displaced employee, etc.,). The below document(s) are required and MUST be submitted with your application by the closing date of this job announcement: Resume Your resume may be submitted in any format and must support identified the general or specialized experience described in this announcement. If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations and you may not be considered for this vacancy. Other accepted documents to support a qualification and/or claimed preference/priority eligibility may include: Cover Letter DD-214/ Statement of Service Diploma/ GED Disability Letter (VA) License Other (1) Other (2) PCS Orders Professional Certification Proof of Marriage Status Resume Separation Notice (RIF) SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action Transcript As described above, your complete application includes your resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and supporting documents which prove your claimed eligibility. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further. NOTE: Documents submitted as part of the application package to include supplemental documents may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove another person's personal information before you submit your application. You may be asked to provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility.

Benefits

BenefitsUrl

https://myairforcelife.com/join-our-team/

OtherInformation

Individual must fully meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position. U.S. Citizens and Non-U.S. Nationals who have resided in the U.S. Territory for three (3) or more consecutive years immediately preceding the start of Federal affiliation or a signed memorandum indicating the installation's decision on the 3-year residency requirement.. 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 is a Nonappropriated Fund (NAF) position carrying out Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) activities for the Air Force and Space Force. Applicants must be able to provide a REAL ID or present a combination of source identity documents authorized to facilitate access to the installation. Please contact the servicing HR Office with any questions.

KeyRequirements

WithinArea

False

CommuteDistance

0

ServiceType

01

AnnouncementClosingType

01

AgencyContactEmail

633.FSS.HRO@us.af.mil

AgencyContactPhone

757-878-2107

SecurityClearance

Not Required

DrugTestRequired

False

PositionSensitivitiy

Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk

AdjudicationType

• Suitability/Fitness