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Recreation Assistant (Water Safety Instructor) NF-02

United States Army Installation Management Command

Department of the Army

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Job Description

Summary

This job involves teaching swimming lessons to people of all ages at a military base pool, from infants to adults, while ensuring safety and progressing students based on their skills.

It's a flexible part-time role with no benefits, ideal for someone passionate about water activities and experienced in instructing beginners through advanced swimmers.

A good fit would be an enthusiastic instructor who enjoys working in a team with lifeguards and holds the necessary safety certifications.

Key Requirements

  • Work experience in swimming instruction or related aquatics duties
  • Water Safety Instructor (WSI) Certification from a recognized agency like American Red Cross
  • CPR Certification
  • First Aid Certification
  • Ability to teach swimming strokes including front crawl, back crawl, breaststroke, and others to all age groups
  • Lifeguard Certification (highly preferred for best qualification)
  • Flexible availability for 0-40 hours per week

Full Job Description

This position is located at JBLM MWR Swimming Pools. This is a "Flexible" position (0-40 hours) with no eligibility to participate in the NAF Employee Benefits Plans.

Incentives and Bonuses Incentives will not be paid.

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.

Applicants will be referred on a bi-weekly basis or as vacancies occur. 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 of the following certificates: Water Safety Instructor Certification Cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) First Aid Certification (Certificates issued by American Red Cross, Ellis @ Associates, Star Guard or other nationally recognized agencies are acceptable).

Certificates are required for this position and must be submitted at the time of application.

In addition to the above qualifications, candidates who possess the following qualifications will be considered "Highly Preferred" or "Best Qualified": Possess a Lifeguard Certification Certificate must be submitted at the time of application to be considered highly preferred.

This announcement is open for 90 days and applicants will be referred on a bi-weekly basis or as vacancies occur. Major Duties:

  • Manages all swimming lessons and instructs when scheduled, at the assigned aquatics facility. Develops swim program according to students' ability and promotes students to higher level of swimming according to their skills.
  • Instructs all levels of swimming and appropriate strokes, to include; front crawl, back crawl, elementary backstroke, breaststroke, sidestroke and butterfly.
  • Teach students from age groups of infant through adults.
  • Introduces and instructs safety and survival skills to students, when appropriate to level of instruction.
  • Instructors work with lifeguards to ensure that swim lessons are safe at all times. Other duties as assigned.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 1/16/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 1/17/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: O2NAFEU-26-12868985