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Recreation Assistant Lead Lifeguard
Department of the Air Force Air Mobility Command Air Force Nonappropriated Fund NAF
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Summary
About the position This position is Non-appropriated Fund NAF and will be assigned to the Outdoor Recreation Swimming Pool at Travis Air Force Base CA.
This is a temporary position not to exceed 1 December 2026.
Certification training will be provided by Outdoor Recreation.
Intermittent Flexible employees have no guaranteed hours but may work up to 40 hours per week.
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Overview
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Accepting applications
Open & closing dates 04/08/2026 to 05/08/2026
Salary $22 - $22 per hour Pay will be set based on pay setting policy.
Pay scale & grade NF 2
Location Few vacancies in the following location: Travis AFB CA
Remote job No
Telework eligible No
Travel Required Not required
Relocation expenses reimbursed No
Appointment type Seasonal - NTE 01 DEC 2026
Work schedule Intermittent - Intermittent Flexible employees have no guaranteed hours but may work up to 40 hours per week.
Service Competitive
Promotion potential None
Job family Series 0189 Recreation Aid And Assistant
Supervisory status No
Security clearance Not Required
Drug test No
Position sensitivity and risk Non-sensitive NS / Low Risk
Trust determination process Suitability / Fitness / Financial disclosure: No
Bargaining unit status No
Announcement number 26-5XFSW9971
Control number 864267600
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U.S. Citizens Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
Clarification from the agency Please see the Who May Apply section under the Qualifications section.
Duties
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Responsible for leading three or more lifeguards in the performance of lifeguard and related swimming facility duties.
Distributes and balances workload in accordance with established directives.
Ensures timely accomplishment of work assignments.
Maintains records or work accomplishment as required by program directive/procedures.
Instructs lower graded lifeguards in specific tasks, procedures, and techniques; make available written instructions, material, and supplies.
Gives on-the-job training to new employees.
Maintains a current knowledge and answers questions of other employees on procedure, policies, and directives and obtains needed information or decisions from supervisor on problems.
Refers problems or matters not covered by instruction as well as problems in meeting performance standards to supervisors.
Reports to supervisor on employee performance progress and training needs and on disciplinary problems.
Attempts to resolve informal complaints and refers others to supervisor.
Assists aquatic manager in coordinating weekly work out/in-service training to include lifesaving skills, customer service, and fitness.
Monitors activities within assigned swimming areas.
Rescues and resuscitates individuals in danger of drowning and renders first aid to injuries.
Assist in maintaining/cleaning the facility.
Oversees daily cash register duties including end of day close outs and opening procedures.
If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov
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Requirements
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Conditions of employment This position requires the incumbent to obtain an approved and current 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.
This position requires satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks in accordance with Air Force DoD policy and a Child Care Tier 1 background investigation.
This position requires the incumbent be of legal age to be employed at a Non-Appropriated Fund position which is 16 years old.
Qualifications
Who May Apply Open to everyone. Applicants will be categorized by preferences and/or priority consideration eligibilities. An applicants eligibility will be determined based on eligibility claimed in the questionnaire and proof of eligibility MUST be provided with application by the closing date 05/08/2026.
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 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 be able to work an irregular tour of duty to include days, evenings, weekends, and holidays. Water Safety Instructor certificate is highly desirable for this position. Must be able to obtain an approved and current nationally recognized certification in lifesaving and water rescue methods and skills as well as basic training and CPR both child and adult training. Must be at least 16 years of age.
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.
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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
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How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
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 positions 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.
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Required documents
Required Documents
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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 employee, applying as a displaced employee, etc.). The below documents are required and MUST be submitted with your application by the closing date of this job announcement.
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 persons 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.
How to Apply
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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 05/08/2026 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
Agency contact information Travis NAF HR Office Email: 60FSSFSRI.nafhrous.af.mil Address: Travis Community Services Flight 60 FSSFSQN 540 Airlift Drive Bldg 381 F Wing Rm F100 Travis AFB CA 94535-2451 US
Next steps
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.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
Required Documents
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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 employee, applying as a displaced employee, etc.). The below documents are required and MUST be submitted with your application by the closing date of this job announcement.
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 persons 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.
How to Apply
Help
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 05/08/2026 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
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Agency contact information Travis NAF HR Office Email: 60FSSFSRI.nafhrous.af.mil Address: Travis Community Services Flight 60 FSSFSQN 540 Airlift Drive Bldg 381 F Wing Rm F100 Travis AFB CA 94535-2451 US
Next steps
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.
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Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
Air Mobility Command
Thank you for considering employment with Air Force Services Non-Appropriated Funds (NAF).
Welcome to Travis Air Force Base Situated in the San Francisco Bay Area and known as the Gateway to the Pacific. Travis is a short drive from Wine Country and close to sights like the Golden Gate Bridge, Redwood Forest, Lake Tahoe, and so much more.
Travis Air Force Base handles more cargo and passenger traffic through its airport than any other military air terminal in the United States. The base has a long and proud history of supporting humanitarian airlift operations at home and around the world.
Travis AFB has a major impact on the community as a number of military families and retirees have chosen to make Fairfield their permanent home. Travis AFB is the largest employer in the city and Solano County as well, and the massive Travis workforce has a local economic impact of more than $1 billion annually. The base also contributes many highly skilled people to the local labor pool.
The bases host unit, the 60th Air Mobility Wing, is the largest wing in the Air Forces Air Mobility Command with a versatile fleet of 26 C-5 Galaxies, 27 KC-10 Extenders, and 13 C-17 Globemaster III aircraft.
60TH FORCE SUPPORT SQUADRON
Agency contact information Travis NAF HR Office Email: 60FSSFSRI.nafhrous.af.mil Address: Travis Community Services Flight 60 FSSFSQN 540 Airlift Drive Bldg 381 F Wing Rm F100 Travis AFB CA 94535-2451 US
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Summary About the position: This position is Non-appropriated Fund NAF and will be assigned to the Outdoor Recreation Swimming Pool at Travis Air Force Base CA. This is a temporary position not to exceed 1 December 2026. Certification training will be provided by Outdoor Recreation. Intermittent Flexible employees have no guaranteed hours but may work up to 40 hours per week.
[Learn more about this agency]
Overview
Help
Accepting applications
Open & closing dates 04/08/2026 to 05/08/2026
Salary $22 - $22 per hour Pay will be set based on pay setting policy.
Pay scale & grade NF 2
Location Few vacancies in the following location: Travis AFB CA
Remote job No
Telework eligible No
Travel Required Not required
Relocation expenses reimbursed No
Appointment type Seasonal - NTE 01 DEC 2026
Work schedule Intermittent - Intermittent Flexible employees have no guaranteed hours but may work up to 40 hours per week.
Service Competitive
Promotion potential None
Job family Series 0189 Recreation Aid And Assistant
Supervisory status No
Security clearance Not Required
Drug test No
Position sensitivity and risk Non-sensitive NS / Low Risk
Trust determination process Suitability / Fitness / Financial disclosure: No
Bargaining unit status No
Announcement number 26-5XFSW9971
Control number 864267600
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