Recreation Assistant (Facilities Operator) NF-02
United States Army Installation Management Command
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Recreation Assistant (Water Safety Instructor) NF-02
United States Army Installation Management Command
Department of the Army
Location
Kentucky
Salary
$17 - $22
per hour
Type
Full-Time
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March 31, 2026
Job Description
Summary
This job involves teaching swimming lessons to people of all ages at a military base pool in Kentucky, creating safe and fun programs that match each student's skill level, and ensuring everything runs smoothly with lifeguards.
It's a part-time, flexible role with no benefits, perfect for someone who loves working with water activities and helping others learn to swim safely.
A good fit would be an enthusiastic instructor with experience in aquatics and the right safety certifications.
Key Requirements
- Water Safety Instructor Certification from a recognized agency like American Red Cross, Ellis & Associates, or Star Guard
- Cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) Certification
- First Aid Certification from a nationally recognized agency
- Work experience in teaching swimming lessons or related aquatics duties
- Ability to develop and manage swimming programs for all levels, from infants to adults
- Knowledge of safety and survival skills instruction
- Lifeguard Certification (highly desirable)
Full Job Description
This position is located at Fort Campbell, KY - MWR Aquatics.
This is a "Flexible" position (0-40 hours) with no eligibility to participate in the NAF Employee Benefits Health & Retirement Plans.
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.
Incentives and Bonuses Incentives will not be paid. Resumes must be two pages (or less).
Resumes should clearly demonstrate the applicant's relevant experience, skills, knowledge and abilities as they pertain to this position.
A qualified candidate MUST possess: 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 PLEASE NOTE: Your resume must reflect the qualifications stated in the announcement and questionnaire to be rated eligible.
For additional information on lifeguard training and certification click here: Fort Campbell Aquatics Lifeguard Training (armymwr.com) Major Duties:
- Serves as Water Safety Instructor; Manages all swimming lessons and instructs when scheduled.
- Develops swimming program based on student ability levels; Progresses students according to skill level. Instructs all levels of swimming to include appropriate strokes (infants through adults).
- Introduces and instructs safety and survival skills to students when appropriate to level of instruction.
- Works with lifeguards to ensure that swim lessons are safe at all times.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
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