Recreation Aid (Lifeguard) NF-01

Summary

This position is located at MWR, Community Recreation Division, Fort Sill, and will be referred out to Aquatics. The initial cut-off date for this vacancy is 01/13/2026, with additional applications referred as vacancies occur. Incentives will not be paid.

This Job Is Open To

• The public

Clarification from the agency: United States (U.S.) Citizens and Non-U.S. Nationals who have resided in the U.S. or U.S. territory for three (3) or more continuous years immediately preceding the start of Federal affiliation.

Duties

• Serves as a lifeguard for indoor and outdoor pools and works under the direction of the Installation Aquatics Program Manager.
• Employs safety rules for the protection of the pool guests.
• Provides maximum pool area surveillance and responds to emergencies; rescues pool patrons and administers first aid as required.
• Assists in maintaining the pool and area clean and free from any hazards.

Conditions of Employment

• Direct Deposit and Social Security Card is required.
• Meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position.
• Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) check.
• Continuous exposure to sun and prolonged periods of high temperature and humidity. In case of exposure to infectious disease, incumbent must obtain the Hepatitis B vaccination series within a 24-hour period.
• Lifeguards must have good vision (corrected if necessary) while on duty to effectively recognize all emergencies, incidents and rule breaking.
• Incumbent is required to follow environmental safeguards and wear personal protective equipment.
• May be subject to additional background checks if required to have regular and recurring contact with children.
• Fifteen (15) year old lifeguards must comply with the restriction of the DOL Child Labor Law.
• All required certifications must be kept current.
• Successfully complete all required background checks, including a health screening.
• Must be willing to work irregular duties or when needed for special recreational events.

Qualifications

Resumes must be two pages (or less) and should clearly demonstrate relevant experience, skills, knowledge and abilities. A qualified candidate must possess the following certifications:

• Lifeguarding and First Aid (American Red Cross or nationally recognized equivalent, i.e., Star Guard, YMCA, or ELLIS).
• CPR for the Professional Rescuer/AED or equivalent (American Red Cross or American Heart Association CPR/AED).
• First Aid.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional Information

• Area of Consideration: open to all qualified candidates worldwide. Military Spouse Preference (MSP) and Involuntarily Separated Military Preference (ISMP) eligible candidates are included.
• Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs are not authorized.
• This job is part of a pay-banded system. Sunday premium pay for regularly scheduled employees and night differential pay may be authorized by the Garrison Commander. Non-foreign overseas allowances, COLA, and differentials will not be paid.
• Your application remains valid for 90 days and may be referred to hiring officials as new vacancies arise. May be converted to permanent without further competition.
• This is an intermittent (Flexible) appointment with no guaranteed hours, normally scheduled between 0-40 hours per week.
• This announcement was modified on 05/07/2026 to change the Bargaining Unit Status to 'No'.

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated based on how well you meet the qualifications above. Your application, including your resume, supporting documents, and responses to the assessment questionnaire, will be reviewed to see how well your experience and qualifications align with the requirements. If it is later found that qualifications or experience were overstated, it may affect your consideration.

You may be eligible for one or more of the following: 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/Current NAF/Current APF Employee; NAF Priority Consideration 3 Outside Applicant Veteran (OAV).

Required Documents

The following document is required and MUST be submitted by the closing date:

• Resume (two pages or less).

Other accepted documents to support a qualification and/or claimed preference/priority eligibility: Cover Letter, DD-214/Statement of Service, DA3434, Lifeguard Certificate, PCS Orders, Proof of Marriage Status, Separation Notice (RIF), SF-50/Notification of Personnel Action. Supporting documents must be submitted at the time of application.

How to Apply

You may submit your application package electronically (preferred) at https://www.usajobs.gov/ (Announcement number O3NAFEK-26-12862901) or manually via a paper application (see Additional Information). The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM Eastern Time on 09/10/2026 to receive consideration.

Click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account. It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that the application package is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date.

Agency Contact

• Name: CHRA Fort Sill NAF
• Phone: (580)442-5853
• Email: usarmy.sill.chra-hqs.mbx.naf-cpac@army.mil
• Address: EK-NAF-W6CSAA US ARMY GARRISON FT SILL, DO NOT MAIL, Fort Sill, OK 73503, US