Recreation Assistant (Head Lifeguard) NF-02

Summary

This position is located at West Point MWR Recreational Swim.

Incentives and Bonuses

• Incentives will not be paid.
  
  

This job is open to

Help



The public

U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.



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

Help

• As head lifeguard, oversees the accomplishment of work and evaluated pool operation efficiencies. Assists manager by insuring adequate staffing of operations with personnel and the safety of users.
• Directs lifeguards as required in the performance of their duties. Performs checks and makes adjustments in water quality levels and insures that the pump rooms are maintained and operational.
• As a head lifeguard, supports the management team in decision making and responding to concerns of guests and users. As a lifeguard, responsible for the life guarding of guests. Rescues swimmers and administers first aid as required.
• Coordinates and conducts aquatic swimming and water survival training. Attends and arranges for the conduct of aquatics and safety training. Maintains peak physical condition.
• Carries out work in accordance with policies, regulations, directives, and requirements. Exercises judgement on routine matters where discretion is permitted. Keeps manager informed of events or items of significance.
  
  

Requirements

Help

Conditions of employment

• Direct Deposit and Social Security Card is required.
• Meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position.
• A one-year probationary period may be required.
• Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) check.
• Work hours may involve weekends, weekdays, holiday and night duty.
• Lifeguard must have good vision (based upon acceptable standard of 20/40 vision or better, either corrected (with glasses or contacts) or uncorrected.
• A medical examination is required. Position also requires lifting and carrying items weighing up to 45 pounds.
• This position is dual compensation exempt; All GS and NAF employees whether full time or part time are eligible to apply for this position.
  
  

Qualifications

Resumes must be two pages (or less). Resumes should clearly demonstrate the applicant's relevant experience, skills, knowledge and abilities as they pertain to this position.

A Qualified Candidate Must Possess The Following

• Must hold a current Lifeguard, CPR and First Aid Certification.
  
  

The certification must be reflected on your resume and your certification uploaded at the time of application to be considered eligible for this position.

• Within 6 months of hire, must obtain a pool operator's license.
• Must have 12 months experience in pool operation as a lifeguard with experience in swimming instruction and pool maintenance.
• Must be able to use sound judgement, accomplish tasks within established time frames, and possess good people skills requiring the ability to communicate in a clear, concise, and grammatically correct manner.
• Must have experience with office functions such as preparing and managing reports.
  
  

The above experience must be reflected on your resume to be considered eligible for this position.

In addition to the above qualifications, candidates who possess the following qualifications will be considered "Highly Preferred" or "Best Qualified":

• Possess a Lifeguard Instructor Certification.
• Possess a Waterfront Lifeguard Certification
  
  

The certification must be reflected on your resume and your certification uploaded at the time of application to be considered a highly preferred candidate.

Applicants meeting the Highly Preferred criteria will be referred first to the Selecting Official. All other applicants will be referred for consideration if the certificate (referral list) is returned with no selection.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

Initial Cut-Off Date

• Tuesday, April 21, 2026 (Applications must be received by 11:59 PM EST). Applications received by the Initial Cut-Off Date will be reviewed and possibly referred to the Selecting Official PRIOR to the Closing Date of this Vacancy Announcement. Subsequent referrals to the Hiring Manager will occur every two weeks thereafter based on management's need to fill positions.
  
  

Area of Consideration

• This job is open to US Citizens and Non-Citizens residing within a 75-mile radius of West Point, NY. (Military Spouse Preference (MSP) and Involuntarily Separated Military Preference (ISMP) eligible candidates are included in the area of consideration.)
  
  

Manual Application Option

• If applying manually, all completed manual application forms (along with resume and other supporting documentation) must be delivered to the West Point NAF Civilian Personnel Advisory Center (CPAC) located at:681 Rogers Place Room G-10 West Point, New York 10996 Monday thru Friday (not open on Federal Holidays) between the hours of 8:30a.m. and 3:00p.m. and NO LATER THAN 3:00 p.m. on the closing date of the announcement.
  
  

**Please note, West Point has a restricted access policy and any person who chooses to personally deliver an application to CPAC should bring along at least one photo identification and report to the West Point Visitor Center at least 30 minutes prior to attempting to visit CPAC.**

NOTE: Applications will not be reviewed for completeness and incomplete applications including missing responses to questionnaire items may result in an ineligible rating.

PCS Costs

• Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs are not authorized based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government's interest.
  
  

Allowances and Differentials

• 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, cost of living (COLA), and differentials will not be paid, contingent upon eligibility.
  
  

Important Information Regarding Access to Certain Federal Facilities:

• Access to certain federal facilities may require a REAL ID-compliant driver's license/ID (marked with a star) or an Enhanced Driver's License (EDL) from WA, MI, MN, NY, or VT. See https://www.tsa.gov/real-id for details.
  
  

Your Application may be Considered for Multiple Opportunities:

• After you apply, your application remains valid for 90 days and may be referred to hiring officials as new vacancies arise. Additional referrals may occur for up to 90 days after the closing date.
  
  

Discover Your Path to Success

• Before you apply, take a moment to explore our Applicant Information Kit, your go-to guide for understanding our hiring processes and making your application stand out.
• Inside you will find helpful tips, insights, and everything you need to feel confident and prepared.
• Click this URL to view the kit: https://publicfileshare.chra.army.mil/Applicants/NAF_Applicant_Information_Kit.pdf
  
  

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.

Help

Working for Army Non-Appropriated Funds (NAF) can offer numerous advantages. Army NAF employment can provide a sense of pride and fulfillment, as you'll be supporting communities comprised of military and civilian personnel, and their families, which contributes to the Department of Defense's overall mission. We offer a wide range of career opportunities, including jobs in childcare, recreation, hospitality, and more. Many employees have opportunities for professional development, including training, education, and certification programs to help towards career advancement. As an Army NAF employee, you'll have access to some on-base facilities, including fitness centers, libraries, and many other amenities.

Regular full-time and part-time employees are eligible for enrollment in health and life insurance, participation in 401k and retirement plans, and paid personal time off and federal holidays. NAF flexible employees, working in the United States or a U.S. citizen or spouse or child of a U.S. citizen working for a NAFI in a foreign area, are eligible to participate in the NAF 401(k) plan. Some flexible employees may also be eligible to receive health insurance.

For a slideshow presentation regarding these benefits, please click the Review Our Benefits link below.

Review our benefits

Required Documents

Help

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. For additional information on the two-page resume limit, refer to:
• https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/hiring-information/merit-hiring-plan-resources/applicant-guidance-on-the-two-page-resume-limit/.
• 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 (https://help.usajobs.gov/faq/application/documents/resume/page-limit).
• 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
• Marriage Certificate
• Lifeguard, CPR, First Aid, Lifeguard Instructor, Waterfront Certifications
• PCS Orders
• Resume
• Separation Notice (RIF)
• SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
  
  

How to Apply

Help

You may submit your application package using one of the two methods identified below: 2. Manually: Please refer to the "Additional Information" section of this announcement for instructions on how to request a paper application.

• Electronically (preferred) at https://www.usajobs.gov/ and search for Announcement number O3NAFBR-26-12931099. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM Eastern Time on 06/30/2026 to receive consideration.
• 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 include in your application.
• Reminder: Federal agencies are required to limit resumes to two (2) pages or less. Please review the Required Documents section of this announcement for more details.
• 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 IncludePersonal 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 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.
• It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that the application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan.
• Click this link to preview the application:https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12931099.
• Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found at https://appsupport.usastaffing.gov/hc/en-us.
• To verify of 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://help.usajobs.gov/how-to/application/status.
  
  

Agency contact information

West Point NAF Human Resources Office

Email usarmy.westpoint.chra-ne.mbx.cpac-naf-hro@army.mil Address BR-NAF-W6BMAA US ARMY GARRISON WEST POINT

DO NOT MAIL

West Point, NY 10996

US

Next steps

Our Next Steps to Review Your Application and Keep You Informed 2. Keeping You Informed Your Next Steps to Stay on Top of Your Application 2. Ensure You Receive Updates 3. Sign Up for Text Alerts

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