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Summary This position will be assigned to the JBSA Fort Sam Houston Fitness Center, in San Antonio, TX. This is a regular part-time category position with guaranteed 20 hours per week, may work up to 40 hrs./week. Employees appointed to a regular category position are eligible for benefits. Responsibilities The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a lifeguard and perform other related swimming facility duties. May act as a senior lifeguard at a large facility, or the only lifeguard at a small facility. Monitors activities within assigned swimming areas. Maintains order and enforces established rules of safety and behavior. Instructs, cautions, and/or expels patrons as appropriate. Reports problems to senior lifeguard or supervisor. Rescues and resuscitates individuals in danger of drowning and renders first aid to injuries using a variety of techniques such as artificial respiration, CPR, and first aid. Notifies emergency medical services (EMS) and/or other appropriate personnel for more serious accidents/injuries. Uses equipment such as first aid kits, buoys, ropes, rings, shepherd's hooks, and backboards. Cleans assigned areas (e.g., bathrooms, decks, locker rooms, showers, pool, etc.) according to established schedules and instructions. Checks pool water chemistry according to established schedules and instructions (e.g., temperature, chlorine, pH, etc.) and documents/ reports findings. Reports equipment/facilities problems to appropriate personnel. Verifies that customers are authorized to use facility by checking appropriate identification. Collects admission fees, makes change, and completes appropriate forms. Reports problems to appropriate personnel. Provides swimming lessons according to lesson plans. Provides demonstrations of various techniques in prescribed lesson plan. Observes students as they execute techniques and provides assistance. Consults with senior swimming instructor concerning lessons, lesson plans, and any problems. Work is performed indoors and outdoors an involves long periods of exposure to summer sun and chlorinated water. May be required to work other than normal duty hours which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12761521 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, 07/17/2025 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 possess a current and valid Nationally recognized Lifeguard Certification covering lifesaving and water rescue methods, skills, and procedures. Must possess a current and valid Nationally recognized Water Safety Instructor Certification. Must posses a current and valid Nationally recognized Basic First Aid Certification. Must posses a current and valid Nationally recognized CPR certification which includes adult, child, and infant procedures. Must be able to lift and carry 45 pounds and over. Much of the time is spent sitting, standing, or walking; however, bending, lifting, pushing, pulling, kneeling, or reaching is required. Employee must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing. This position requires a pre-employment screening for swimming ability, rescue skills, and CPR skills. In accordance with public law, a criminal background check must be completed. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA's): You qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: 1. Must have minimum swimming abilities (300 meter) non-stop 2. Must possess excellent customer service. 3. Must be able to read, speak, write and effectively communicate the English language. 4. Ability to carry out cash handling procedures **NOTE: Those qualified applicants who meet both the minimum qualification requirement(s) and highly preferred criteria(s) will be considered best qualified for this position and will be referred to the selecting official(s) first for consideration. All other applicants will be referred as needed and requested by the selecting official(s). **Reminder to Applicants: Your experience has to be clearly identified in your resume in order to receive consideration. If your resume does not provide enough information regarding your work history for us to make a creditable qualification determination, your application package may be rendered disqualified and you will no longer be considered for this position. (Format example: Employer name, position title, beginning and ending dates of employment, with summary of duties, etc.) 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. FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. Additional Information Information on COVID-19 vaccination requirements may be found at: https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/faq/vaccinations/. 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 is a Nonappropriated Fund (NAF) position carrying out Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) activities for the Air Force and Space Force.