Recreation Aid (Lifeguard) NF-01
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
Oklahoma
Salary
$16 - $17
per hour
Type
Full Time
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Job Description
Summary
This job involves teaching swimming lessons, developing swim programs, and ensuring safety at outdoor pools for the U.S. Army's recreation services.
It's a seasonal role ending in September 2026, focused on instructing kids and adults in water safety and survival skills while working closely with lifeguards.
A good fit would be someone energetic and patient who loves working with people in a pool environment and has experience in aquatics instruction.
Key Requirements
- Work experience in swimming instruction or related aquatic duties
- Water Safety Instructor (WSI) Certification from a recognized agency like American Red Cross, Ellis & Associates, or Star Guard
- Cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) Certification
- First Aid Certification
- Ability to manage and develop swimming lesson programs
- Knowledge of safety and survival skills for water activities
- Lifeguard Certification (highly desirable)
Full Job Description
This position is located at MWR Outdoor Pools. Incentives and Bonuses Incentives will not be paid. This is a seasonal position Not to exceed 09/30/2026.
The initial cut-off date for this vacancy announcement is 01/22/2026. Additional applications will be referred as vacancies occur.
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.
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 the following: Work experience related to the duties described above and possession (or in the process of obtaining) 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.
Major Duties:
- Manages all swimming lessons and instructs, and develops swim program.
- Introduces and instructs safety and survival skills to students.
- Instructors work with lifeguards to ensure that swim lessons are safe at all times.
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