Recreation Aid (Lifeguard Trainee)
What you'd do
About the position: This position will be assigned to the Aquatics Center on Peterson Space Force Base. Applicants must be available to work rotating shifts between the hours of 0700 through 2000, including weekdays, late evenings, and weekends. Applicants must be able to lift items weighing up to 40 pounds or more. Applicants are referred to the hiring official on bi-weekly basis. This vacancy announcement may close early if a candidate is selected prior to the established closing date.
Major duties
Duties and Responsibilities: Incumbent will follow a training plan and spend time learning, procedures, techniques, skills, and requirements of swim instruction with the objective of successfully developing the vocational skills and technical knowledge of an aquatics instructor to independently teach non-swimmers and improvers of every age and ability, recreational swimming to meet goals, refine skills, and stay safe in, on, and around water. In addition to the fundamental Learn-to-Swim courses including Parent and Child Aquatics, Preschool Aquatics, Adult Swim, and private swimming lessons. Incumbent will perform lifeguard duties at the pool. including but not limited to continuously observing swimming area to ensure safety of patrons. May perform other related duties as assigned. If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12995042
What you need to qualify
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, 09/25/2026 Business Based Action, Military Spouse Preference, Outside Applicant Veteran, Spouse/Widow/Parent of Veteran, and Transition Hiring Preference 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: Must complete nationally recognized certification in lifesaving and water rescue methods and skills, as well as basic first aid training, and CPR (both child and adult) training upon being hired. 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; such experience must be gained in the private sector, government, or similar pool program.
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