Recreation Assistant (Water Safety Instructor) NF-02

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This position is located with the JBLM MWR Sports, Fitness, and Aquatics Program.

Job fair CANCELLED due to inclement weather
This announcement is in conjunction with the JBLM NAF HR Office Job Fair at the Eagles Pride Golf Course in Tacoma, WA on Tuesday, 04 February 2025 from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Applicants participating in the event will receive first consideration.

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Accepting applications

Open & closing dates

01/10/2025 to 04/10/2025
Salary

$20 - $22 per hour
Pay scale & grade

NF 2
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Location

few vacancies in the following location:
- Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA
Remote job

No
Telework eligible

No
Travel Required

Not required
Relocation expenses reimbursed

No
Appointment type

Intermittent
Work schedule

Intermittent - Intermittent, or 'Flexible', Appointments can work between 0 to 40 hours per week
Service

Competitive
Promotion potential

None
Job family (Series)
- 0189 Recreation Aid And Assistant
Supervisory status

No
Security clearance

Not Required
Drug test

No
Position sensitivity and risk

Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk
Trust determination process
- Suitability/Fitness
Financial disclosure

No
Bargaining unit status

Yes
Announcement number

O2NAFEU-25-12661500
Control number

827536400

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The public

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

Clarification from the agency

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.

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Manages all swimming lessons and instructs when scheduled, at the assigned aquatics facility. Develops swim program according to students' ability and promotes students to higher level of swimming according to their skills.
Instructs all levels of swimming and appropriate strokes, to include; front crawl, back crawl, elementary backstroke, breaststroke, sidestroke and butterfly.
Teach students from age groups of infant through adults.
Introduces and instructs safety and survival skills to students, when appropriate to level of instruction.
Instructors work with lifeguards to ensure that swim lessons are safe at all times.

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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.
Subject to satisfactory completion of all pre-employment checks in accordance with AR 215-3, para.2. Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) check.
Incumbent may also required to complete a Tier 1 background investigation for a Common Access Card for physical access to federally-controlled facilities.
In addition, the incumbent may be subject to additional background checks if required to have regular and recurring contact with children.
Must be able to work a schedule that may include working some nights, weekends, and possible holidays.

Qualifications

Job fair CANCELLED due to inclement weather
This announcement is in conjunction with the JBLM NAF HR Office Job Fair at the Eagles Pride Golf Course in Tacoma, WA on Tuesday, 04 February 2025 from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Applicants participating in the event will receive first consideration.
To receive this consideration, applicants must be in attendance at the Job Fair between the times of 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM. If you are not able to attend the job fair, your application will be reviewed after the event.
Applicants with verified hiring preference or priority consideration in accordance with AR 215-3 will be reviewed prior to the event.

Applicants will submit their applications and resumes which will be immediately reviewed and, if qualified, given to management for an on-the-spot interview. Selected applicants will start the pre-employment process, to include fingerprinting, following the interview:
LOCATION:
Eagles Pride Golf Course
Exit 116 I-5,
Tacoma, WA 98433
(NO BASE ACCESS REQUIRED)
Phone Contact: (253) 967-7776

Applicants should bring the following:

Resume or completed DA Form 3433 (will be available at the Job Fair)
2-3 Professional References with Contact Information
Valid Photo ID and Social Security Card
Applicable professional Certificates and/or transcripts.

1. Work experience related to the duties described above AND possession of the following certificates:

Water Safety Instructor Certification- Cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
First Aid Certification

(Certificates issue by American Red Cross, Ellis @ Associates, Star Guard or other nationally recognized agencies are acceptable)

Highly desirable: Possession of a Lifeguard Certification

NOTE: The above minimum qualifications must be described within the duties of previous work experience listed on the applicant's resume and assessment/questionnaire. A copy of all supporting documents must be submitted at the time of application.

Education

This position does not have an education requirement.

Additional information

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 3:00PM PST by 04/10/2025 in order to process your application in a timely manner. Please note that neglecting to respond to the jobrelated 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.

Non-Foreign Overseas Allowances

Non-foreign overseas allowances, cost of living (COLA), and differentials will not be paid, contingent upon eligibility.

Please check out our Applicant Information Kit:

It contains additional information applicants may find useful when applying for our jobs. (To view the kit, click or copy and paste this URL: https://publicfileshare.chra.army.mil/Applicants/NAF%20Applicant%20Information%20Kit.pdf ).

Other:

Information may be requested regarding the vaccination status of selectees for the purposes of implementing workplace safety protocols. For more information, visit https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/faq/vaccinations/
Additional referrals may be made from this vacancy announcement for up to 90 days after the closing date.
Applications are valid for ninety (90) days after submission date. Applicants will be referred to selecting officials as additional vacancies occur.

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You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Applicants can claim the following eligibilities:

NAF Preference - Involuntarily Separated From the Military
NAF Preference - Spouse Employment Preference (SEP)
NAF Priority Consideration - Business Based Action
NAF Priority Consideration - Current Appropriated Funds Employee CNE (APF)
NAF Priority Consideration - Current/Former NAF Employee (CNE/FNE)
NAF Priority Consideration - Outside Applicant Veteran (OAV)
NAF Priority Consideration - Parent of a Veteran (OAV)
NAF Priority Consideration - Spouse/Widow(er) of a Veteran (OAV)

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As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.

The following documents must be submitted with your application:
- Resume
The below items are accepted and may be needed to support a qualification and/or a claimed priority/preference:
- Cover Letter
- DD-214/ Statement of Service
- DA Form 3434 or equivalent for Current and Former NAF Employees
- Proof of Marriage Status for Spouse Employment Preference
- DD Form 1300 (if applicable)
- PCS Orders
- Resume
- Separation Notice (RIF)
- SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
You may submit your application package using one of the two methods identified below:

1. Electronically (preferred) at https://www.usajobs.gov/ and search for Vacancy Number (VIN): 12661500. Announcement closes at 11:59 PM Eastern Time on 04/10/2025 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. Click this link to preview the application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12661500.
- 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, or your application will be incomplete.
- 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.
- Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the USA Staffing Applicant Resource Center.
2. Manually: Please refer to the "Additional Information" section of this announcement for instructions.
Agency contact information

JBLM NAF Human Resources Office

Phone

(253) 967-5493

Fax

(253) 966-7601

Email

usarmy.jblm.chra-west.list.cpac-naf-jobs@mail.mil

Address

EU-NAF-W12KAA JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD
DO NOT MAIL
Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA 98433
US

Next steps

Your resume will be reviewed to verify that qualification requirements have been met. We appreciate your interest in this position!
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

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The following documents must be submitted with your application:

Resume

The below items are accepted and may be needed to support a qualification and/or a claimed priority/preference:

Cover Letter
DD-214/ Statement of Service
DA Form 3434 or equivalent for Current and Former NAF Employees
Proof of Marriage Status for Spouse Employment Preference
DD Form 1300 (if applicable)
PCS Orders
Resume
Separation Notice (RIF)
SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action

Help

You may submit your application package using one of the two methods identified below:

1. Electronically (preferred) at https://www.usajobs.gov/ and search for Vacancy Number (VIN): 12661500. Announcement closes at 11:59 PM Eastern Time on 04/10/2025 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. Click this link to preview the application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12661500.
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, or your application will be incomplete.
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.
Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the USA Staffing Applicant Resource Center.

2. Manually: Please refer to the "Additional Information" section of this announcement for instructions.

Agency contact information

JBLM NAF Human Resources Office

Phone: (253) 967-5493
Fax: (253) 966-7601
Email: usarmy.jblm.chra-west.list.cpac-naf-jobs@mail.mil
Address: EU-NAF-W12KAA JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD
DO NOT MAIL
Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA 98433
US

Next steps

Your resume will be reviewed to verify that qualification requirements have been met. We appreciate your interest in this position!

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

Help

Accepting applications

Open & closing dates

01/10/2025 to 04/10/2025
Salary

$20 - $22 per hour
Pay scale & grade

NF 2
Location

few vacancies in the following location:
- Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA
Remote job

No
Telework eligible

No
Travel Required

Not required
Relocation expenses reimbursed

No
Appointment type

Intermittent
Work schedule

Intermittent - Intermittent, or 'Flexible', Appointments can work between 0 to 40 hours per week
Service

Competitive
Promotion potential

None
Job family (Series)
- 0189 Recreation Aid And Assistant
Supervisory status

No
Security clearance

Not Required
Drug test

No
Position sensitivity and risk

Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk
Trust determination process
- Suitability/Fitness
Financial disclosure

No
Bargaining unit status

Yes
Announcement number

O2NAFEU-25-12661500
Control number

827536400

This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/827536400. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.

Recreation Assistant (Water Safety Instructor) NF-02

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Salary

Pay scale & grade

Location

Remote job

Telework eligible

Travel Required

Relocation expenses reimbursed

Appointment type

Work schedule

Service

Promotion potential

Job family (Series)

Supervisory status

Security clearance

Drug test

Position sensitivity and risk

Trust determination process

Financial disclosure

Bargaining unit status

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