Recreation Aid (Lifeguard)
Ensures swimmer safety by continuously monitoring swimming areas, performing rescues, administering first aid, and maintaining pool facilities at Kadena Air Base.
Responsibilities
Continuously observes swimming area to ensure safety of patrons. Ensures that the swimming area is open to patrons at the scheduled times and that authorized persons are only admitted to the area.
Rescue swimmers in trouble, promptly administers first aid, and calls for medical assistance if and when needed.
Warns swimmers of unsafe environmental or health conditions, ocean conditions of rough water or hazards, and recommends closing swimming areas until safe conditions prevail.
When working at pools may operate water pumps and control chemical additives to ensure poolwater meets specified standards.
Ensures that diving boards are inspected frequently for cracks or loose matting, and that necessary repairs are made.
May perform other related or incidental duties as assigned for the daily operation of the swimming area to include: cleaning of bath houses, wading pools, main pools, pool decks, beach areas, sunbathing areas, etc.
May be scheduled to work at any of the swimming facilities assigned to 18 FSS (Hagerstrom, Chibana or Fairchild pools).
Alerts supervisor to problems with equipment, facility, lack of supplies, and patron complaints.
Responsible for filling out accident forms according to established guidelines and time frames.
May be required to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Requirements
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, 07/02/2026.
The Area of Consideration for this vacancy announcement is US Citizens and legal US residents in Okinawa, Japan. Legal US residents must possess a social security number and be citizens of a NATO country. Must be able to provide documentation proving residence status overseas.
- Business Based Action
- Family Member Preference
- Military Spouse Preference
- Outside Applicant Veteran
- Spouse/Widow/Parent of Veteran
- Transition Hiring Preference
Qualifying Experience
Experience which provided a practical knowledge of swimming activities, rules, and procedures; skill in the use and maintenance of various pool and safety equipment is desirable.
Water Safety Instructor Certificate is desirable.
Must be able to lift and carry 40lbs unassisted and participate in reoccurring physical fitness training.
Certification Requirements
Current Red Cross Lifeguard/nationally accredited certification: First Aid, CPR and AED Certificate, identifying date completed and are within 2 yrs. of completion date.
Benefits
Benefits information available at: https://myairforcelife.com/join-our-team
Additional Info
About the Position
This position is Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) and is located at the Aquatics - Outdoor Recreation on Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, Japan.
Application Information
If interested in this position please preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12877430
To apply for this position, you must 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 07/02/2026 to receive consideration.
Required Documents
- American Red Cross Lifeguard Certificate
- Proof of SOFA Status
- Resume
Additional Information
- Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
- U.S. Citizens and Non-U.S. Nationals who have resided in the U.S. or U.S. Territory for three (3) or more consecutive years immediately preceding the start of Federal affiliation.
- All Federal NAF employees are required by PL 104-134 to have salary payments made by electronic funds transfer/direct deposit.
- Probationary period may be required.
- Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from hiring preferences and priority consideration eligible.
- Additional selections may be made from this vacancy announcement for up to 60/90 days after the closing date.
- Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
- 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.
- LQA is not authorized.
- Post Allowance is authorized for Regular Full Time employment category.
- 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.
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