Recreation Assistant (Swim Instructor)

Full Job Description

About the position: This position is Non-Appropriated Fund (NAF) and will be assigned to the Buckner Fitness Center Pool and Elmendorf Fitness Center Pool on JBER, AK.

Flexible employees have work schedules that depend on the needs of the activity. You may work a minimum of 0 to a maximum of 40 hours per week.

Flexible employees may be subjected to "on call" work in addition to hours posted on the schedule. 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, 06/18/2026 Business Based Action, Military Spouse Preference, Outside Applicant Veteran, Spouse/Widow/Parent of Veteran, and 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 the position allows for 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 for the type of activity and skill levels they are instructing, e.g., swimming, aquatic exercise.

Individual must have or receive this certification prior to or within the first 60 days of employment.

Must be nationally recognized certification in lifesaving and water rescue methods and skills, as well as basic first aid training, and CPR (both child and adult) training is desirable.

Individual must have or receive this certification prior to or within the first 30 days of employment.

Must have experience which provides a practical knowledge of instructional and developmental teaching methods, swimming activities, rules and procedures and skill in the use and maintenance of various pool and safety equipment is desirable.

Satisfactory completion of installation records checks, and state and national criminal background checks may be required for positions that provide lessons or instruction to children.

Must be able to follow oral and written instructions and carry them out.

Must be able to satisfactorily complete a National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI), State Criminal History Repository Check (SCHRC) and Installation Records Check (IRC).

Must satisfactorily complete a pre-employment physical. Major Duties:

Provides group and/or private swimming lessons and instruction to adults and children. Effectively communicates student progress verbally and/or in writing.

Fosters student success by providing positive, timely, and corrective feedback. Instructs patrons on rules and procedures for safe swimming.

Works in a swimming pool environment where they may be required to perform as a lifeguard when not actively teaching, or during their assigned classes when the instructor to student ratio does not exceed 1:1.

As necessary works as a lifeguard to perform patron surveillance, inspect pools for safe conditions and other duties as assigned for the daily operation of the swimming pool to include cleaning of bath houses, wading pools, main pools, and pool decks.

May be required to instruct lifeguarding/first aid/CPR/AED courses as necessary.

Ensures the safe operation of the pool, it's filtration system, water balance, pool chemistry and performs water testing.

If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12878158