Summary

About the position: The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a lifeguard, swim instructor, and program support staff member, responsible for preventing accidents, responding to emergencies, teching swim lessons, and assisting with the delivery of additional aquatic-based programming to promote a safe and engaging aquatic environment at the 35 FSS Himberg Pool, Misawa, Japan.

Military Spouse Preference IS lost if selected for this position.

This job is open to

The public

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

Clarification from the agency

Please see the "Who May Apply" section under the Qualifications section.

Duties

• Continuously observes swimming area to ensure safety of patrons.
• Explains and enforces safety rules, pool regulations, and water safety policies.
• Checks the safety of the swimming area and patron use area to include pool deck and/or beach front area.
• Ensures the swimming area is open to patrons at scheduled times and only authorized persons are admitted to the area.
• Rescues swimmers in danger, promptly administers first aid to injured swimmers, 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 pool water meets specified standards.
• Teaches group and individual swim lessons in accordance with approved curriculum and safety guidelines; assists with planning, organizing, and conducting aquatic programs such as special events and youth aquatic activities.
• 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.
• Must be able to work evenings, weekends, and 35FW Down Days and holidays.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

"This is a drug tested designated position. The incumbent is subject to random testing for drug use."

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Requirements

Conditions of employment

• This position requires the incumbent to complete a background investigation with favorable results.
• Must be able to complete and pass a pre-employment drug test. Incumbent is subject to random drug testing after appointment.
• Must be able to work an uncommon tour of duty, including nights and weekends.
• Must be able to complete and pass a pre-employment physical.
• Must be willing and able to become a certified swim instructor.

Qualifications

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, 01/23/2026

The Area of Consideration for this vacancy announcement is US Citizens and legal US residents in/around Misawa AB, Japan. All applicants must possess a social security number and valid passport. All applicants MUST be eligible to meet local immigration requirements.

• Business Based Action
• Family Member Preference
• Military Spouse Preference
• Outside Applicant Veteran
• Spouse/Widow/Parent of Veteran
• Transition Hiring Preference

In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application.

Qualifying Experience:

• Must have an approved and current nationally recognized certification in lifesaving and water rescue methods and skills, as well as training in first-aid and CPR for the professional rescuer.
• Must have experience which provides a practical knowledge of swimming activities, rules and procedures and skill in the use and maintenance of various pool and safety equipment is desirable.

Condition(s) of Employment:

• Satisfactory completion of installation records checks, state and national criminal background checks may be required for positions that provide lifesaving duties for children. Successful completion and favorable adjudication of applicable background investigation (Tier 1 Level) is required.
• Must be able to maintain an appropriate physical fitness level that enables the individual to successfully engage in life-saving rescues throughout the time of their employment.
• Must be willing and able to become a certified swim instructor within specified time from date hire or assignment to position.
• Must be able to work evenings, weekends, and 35 FW Down Days and holidays.
• Must be able to complete a pre-employment drug test.
• Must be able to complete a pre-employment physical.

Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. This position does not allow for education substitution in order to qualify.

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 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 are 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.

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.

Benefits

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How you will be evaluated

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

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.

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.

Required Documents

The documents you are required to submit vary based on the eligibility you are claiming (i.e., applying as a Military Spouse Preference - MSP, applying as a veteran, applying as a current federal employee, etc.). The below documents are required and must be submitted with your application:

• Lifeguard Certifications
• Resume

Your resume may be submitted in any format and must support identified the general or specialized experience described in this announcement. If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations and you may not be considered for this vacancy.

Other accepted documents to support a qualification and/or claimed preference/priority eligibility may include:

• Cover Letter
• DD-214/ Statement of Service
• Diploma/ GED
• Disability Letter (VA)
• License
• Lifeguard Certifications
• Other (2)
• PCS Orders
• Professional Certification
• Proof of Marriage Status
• Resume
• Separation Notice (RIF)
• SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
• Transcript

As described above, your complete application includes your resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and supporting documents which prove your eligibility to apply. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.

NOTE: Documents submitted as part of the application package to include supplemental documents, may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove another person's personal information before you submit your application. You may be asked to provide an in-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility.

How to Apply

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 01/23/2026 to receive consideration.

To begin, 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 be included with your application package. 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 Include Personal 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 in order 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 or your application will be incomplete.

It is your responsibility to verify that your 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.

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Agency contact information

Misawa NAF HR Office

Email

Address

Misawa Community Services Flight

35 FSS/FSCN

Unit 5019

APO AP, AP

US

Next steps

If you provided an email address, you will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application. Your application package will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. If you are determined to be ineligible or not qualified, your application will receive no further consideration.

Overview

Accepting applications

Open & closing dates

01/08/2026 to 01/23/2026

Salary

$16 to - $17.50 per hour

NAF Pay Setting Rules Apply

Pay scale & grade

NF 2

Location

Few vacancies in the following location:

Misawa AFB, Japan

Remote job

No

Telework eligible

No

Travel Required

Not required

Relocation expenses reimbursed

No

Appointment type

Permanent

Work schedule

Full-time - Guaranteed 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

Yes

Position sensitivity and risk

Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk

Trust determination process

• Suitability/Fitness

Financial disclosure

No

Bargaining unit status

No

Announcement number

25-9TFSWO078694

Control number