Supervisory Recreation Specialist (Lifeguard)

Supervisory Recreation Specialist (Lifeguard)

Department: Department of the Air Force

Location(s): Ramstein, Germany

Salary Range: $17 - $19 Per Hour

Job Summary: About the position: This position is located at the Aquatic Center, Ramstein AB, Germany. Organize, promote, and schedule daily activities to address differing needs of the base populace. Supervise lifeguards as they execute duties and responsibilities and provides assistance and guidance. This position may offer logistical support.

Major Duties:

• Organize, promote, and schedule daily activities to address differing needs of the base populace. Supervise lifeguards as they execute duties and responsibilities, and provides assistance and guidance. Observe the condition and behavior of swimmers and program participants to ascertain any potential problems. Enforce safety rules and regulations. Foster good relationships with patrons. Instruct, caution, and/or expel patrons as appropriate. Resolve difficult problems and report incents to director. Answer questions on procedures, policies and directives. Obtain needed information or decision from director on duty-related problems. Instruct lifeguards with specific tasks, procedures and techniques while ensuring timely accomplishment to work assignments. Ensure compliance with MOA provision. Lead and participate in required in-service training. Maintain currency, capability and certification to perform lifesaving water rescue, First Aid and CPR. Notify emergency medical services and/or other appropriate personnel for more serious accidents/injuries. Use equipment such as first aid kits, ring buoys, shepherds crook and backboards. Ensure all MOA employees maintain certification in lifesavings, cater rescue and First Aid/CPR IAW American Red Cross and AF proper guidelines and safety zones through coordination with the CE Water Well Office. Assist in cleaning assigned areas (e.g. bathrooms, pool/pool decks, locker rooms, showers, gutters, etc.) according to establish schedules and instructions. Verify customers are authorized to use facility by checking appropriate identification. Work may involve long periods of exposure to chlorinated water. Employee may be required to provide Lifeguard and laymen's First Aid/CPR/AED training to various ODR facilities. Employee may be designated as a Government Purchase Card and/or NAF Purchase Card holder. Employee may perform duties as the acting facility director in the directors' absence. Performs other related duties as assigned. If interested in this position please preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12942460

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, 05/08/2026 The Area of Consideration for this vacancy announcement is U.S. Citizens and legal U.S. residents in Germany. In accordance with the Status of Forces Agreement between Germany and the U.S., you must be a U.S. citizen or citizen of a NATO country with a U.S. permanent resident card in order to be eligible for NAF employment. Citizens of Germany (including dual citizenship if Germany is one of the countries) as well as "ordinarily resident" US citizens are not eligible for NAF employment per SOFA agreement. If not already in the commuting area, must be able to verify the ability to arrive before a firm job offer can be sent. 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 a general familiarity with the routines and procedures followed in group activities or programs. In addition must have experience in an activity involving supervision of others. Must have lifeguard experience. Must possess of a current and valid nationally recognized lifeguard certification, covering lifesaving and water rescue methods, skills and procedures. Must be able to obtain a lifeguard instructor certification within 12 months of hire. Applicant must possess current and valid nationally recognized basic First Aid and CPR certifications. CPR certifications must include adult, child and infant procedures. Some physical exertion is required in a swimming rescue, must be able to lift over 45 pounds. Applicant must be able to work shifts on evenings, weekends and holidays. Requires satisfactory completion of all required security checks.

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 05/08/2026 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. Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=Applicant . To verify or check the status of your application, log into your USAJobs account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date of your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/ .

Application Deadline: 2026-05-08