Recreation Assistant (Lifeguard/Pool Operator) NF-02

About the role

This position is located at This position is located at either the Indoor Pool OR the Outdoor Pool & Spray Park in the Recreation Division of the Fort Gordon Family & Morale, Welfare and Recreation.

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.

What you will do

• Performs lifeguarding duties and limited management functions.
• Directs the operation of the pool and the work of assigned lifeguards.
• Ensures the safe operation of the pool, it's filtration system, water balance, pool chemistry and performs water test.
• Responsible for lifeguarding guest in attendance at the assigned aquatics facility.
• Rescues swimmers and administers first aid as required.
• Ensures that safety rules are followed.
• Responsible for teaching aquatic swimming and water survival training according to TC 21-21.
• Attend aquatics and/or safety training as directed.
• Keeps accurate records and adequate supplies.

How you will be evaluated

Your Application Matters: How We Will Review It We want to help you put your best foot forward! Please take time to carefully follow all application instructions - missing information or skipped steps could impact your eligibility.

Your application will be thoughtfully reviewed to see how well your experience and qualifications align with the requirements listed in this announcement. This includes your resume, supporting documents, and responses to the assessment questionnaire. We will consider your responses to our application questionnaire.

If you're tentatively qualified, we'll take a closer look to ensure your questionnaire responses match the experience reflected in your resume and documentation. Note: If it's later found that qualifications or experience were overstated, it may affect your consideration for the position - so honesty and clarity are key.

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Depending on your situation, you may be able to claim one or more of the following eligibilities: NAF Preference 1 Spouse Employment Preference (SEP) NAF Preference 2 Involuntarily Separated From the Military (ISMP) NAF Priority Consideration 1 Business Based Action (BBA) NAF Priority Consideration 2 Former NAF Employee (FNE)/Current NAF (CNE)/Current APF Employee (CAE) NAF Priority Consideration 3 Outside Applicant Veteran (OAV) (Includes spouses and parents) Tip: Be sure to review each eligibility question carefully and provide the required documentation.

Claiming an eligibility without proper support may affect your application status. Looking for more details? Refer to the Who Gets Initial Consideration (Selection Preferences) and the What Other Considerations are Available sections of our Applicant Information Kit.

Documents you must provide

• About Your Resume Federal agencies are required to limit resumes to two pages or less and it must support the general or specialized experience described in this announcement.
• Resumes must adhere to the two-page limit and must be legible so they can be reviewed for eligibility, minimum qualifications, and other position requirements listed in this job opportunity announcement.
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• Your resume must be 5 megabytes (MB) or less.
• We recommend saving and uploading your resume as a PDF to preserve formatting and page count (***).
• Please do not include photographs, personal images or other inappropriate content in your application materials.
• Expedite Your Hiring To better expedite the hiring process, we recommend including contact information (name, email, phone number) for professional references in your resume.
• Required Documents Required documents may vary based on the requirements for the position.
• The below document(s) are required and MUST be submitted with your application by the closing date of this job announcement: Resume Other Accepted Documents Other accepted documents to support a qualification and/or claimed preference/priority eligibility may include: Cover Letter DD-214/ Statement of Service DA Form 3434 To be eligible for Veterans Preference the DD214 Member 4 Copy must be submitted at the time of application.
• (OAV) To be eligible for CNE/FNE DA Form 3434 or SF 50 must be submitted at the time of application.
• (CNE/FNE) American Red Cross "Lifeguard" Certification or nationally recognized equivalent i.e., Ellis & Associates Lifeguard Certification American Red Cross "Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation for the Profession Rescuer" (CPR-Pro) certification or nationally recognized i.e. Ellis & Associates (CPR) Certification PCS Orders Resume Separation Notice (RIF) SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action Transcript

What to expect next

Our Next Steps to Review Your Application and Keep You Informed 1. Application Review Once you submit your application, the system will automatically review your answers to the application questionnaire to determine if you meet the basic qualifications for the job.

If you meet the qualifications, your application will move to the next step, where our HR representatives will carefully review your experience, skills, education (if applicable), and how well you match the job requirements. 2. Keeping You Informed If you provided an email address, you'll receive a confirmation email letting you know we've received your application.

As your application moves through the hiring process, we'll send you updates and notifications via email. Processing times may vary, but we'll do our best to keep you informed every step of the way. Your Next Steps to Stay on Top of Your Application 1.

Check Your Contact Information If your contact information changes after the job announcement closes, let us know as soon as possible. 2.

Ensure You Receive Updates Double-check that your email address is accurate and that your inbox can receive messages from us, Make sure your mailbox isn't full and check your spam or junk folder to avoid missing important updates about your application. 3. Sign Up for Text Alerts Want to stay ahead in the hiring process?

In your USAJOBS profile, you can sign up to receive text alerts about jobs you applied to or tasks you need to complete. We're excited about your interest in this position and look forward to reviewing your application!

Additional information

Area of Consideration: The Area of Consideration for this vacancy announcement is Worldwide. (Military Spouse Preference (MSP) and Involuntarily Separated Military Preference (ISMP) eligible candidates are included in the area of consideration.) Manual Applications: If you are unable to apply online, you may submit your application package using a manual application method.

Please contact the NAF Human Resources Office or representative listed on this job announcement to request a copy of the manual application form. All completed manual application forms (along with resume and other supporting documentation) must be received no later than 2:30pm by 09/28/2026 in order to process your application in a timely manner.

Please note that neglecting to respond to the job related questions may result in an ineligible rating. PCS Costs Payment Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs are not authorized based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government's interest. Pay-Band (NF or CY) Allowances and Differentials This is a pay-banded position.

Sunday premium pay may be authorized by the Garrison Commander. If authorized, only regular (full-time, part-time, limited tenure and seasonal) employees may be paid Sunday premium pay.

When authorized, Sunday premium will be paid at the rate of 25% of the basic rate for all hours of non-overtime, when any part of the scheduled tour of duty is performed on Sunday (to a maximum of 8 hours per Sunday).

Sunday premium will be paid at the rate of 25% of the basic rate for all hours of non-overtime, when any part of the scheduled tour of duty is performed on Sunday (to a maximum of 8 hours per Sunday). Night differential may be authorized by the Garrison Commander.

When authorized, night differential will be paid at the rate of 10% basic rate for hours of non-overtime work performed between 1800-0600. Incentives and Bonuses Incentives will not be paid. Foreign Overseas Allowances and Differentials Overseas allowances, cost of living (COLA), and differentials will not be paid, contingent upon eligibility.

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Applications are valid for 90 days after submission date. Applicants will be referred to selecting officials as additional vacancies