Recreation Aid (Lifeguard)
Ensures swimmer safety by monitoring swimming areas, performing rescues, administering first aid, and maintaining pool facilities at Kadena Air Base.
Continuously observes swimming area to ensure safety of patrons. Ensures that the swimming area is open to patrons at the scheduled times and that authorized persons are only admitted to the area.
Rescue swimmers in trouble, promptly administers first aid, 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 poolwater meets specified standards. Ensures that diving boards are inspected frequently for cracks or loose matting, and that necessary repairs are made.
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.
May be scheduled to work at any of the swimming facilities assigned to 18 FSS (Hagerstrom, Chibana or Fairchild pools). Alerts supervisor to problems with equipment, facility, lack of supplies, and patron complaints.
Responsible for filling out accident forms according to established guidelines and time frames. May be required to work evenings, weekends, and holidays. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Requirements
Who May Apply
Open to everyone. Applicants will be categorized by preference(s) and/or priority consideration eligibilities.
The Area of Consideration for this vacancy announcement is US Citizens and legal US residents in Okinawa, Japan. Legal US residents must possess a social security number and be citizens of a NATO country. Must be able to provide documentation proving residence status overseas.
Qualifying Experience
Experience which provided a practical knowledge of swimming activities, rules, and procedures; skill in the use and maintenance of various pool and safety equipment is desirable.
Physical Requirements
Must be able to lift and carry 40lbs unassisted and participate in reoccurring physical fitness training.
Certification Requirements
Current Red Cross Lifeguard/nationally accredited certification: First Aid, CPR and AED Certificate, identifying date completed and are within 2 yrs. of completion date.
Benefits
Benefits information available at: https://myairforcelife.com/join-our-team
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Additional Info
Application Information
To apply for this position, you must complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 07/02/2026 to receive consideration.
Required Documents
- American Red Cross Lifeguard Certificate
- Proof of SOFA Status
- Resume
Position Details
- This is a Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) position
- Located at Aquatics - Outdoor Recreation on Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, Japan
- Carrying out Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) activities
- NF pay grade
- No relocation assistance authorized
- No LQA authorized
- Post Allowance authorized for Regular Full Time employment
- Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete Selective Service Registration
- All Federal NAF employees require electronic funds transfer/direct deposit
- Probationary period may be required
- Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement
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