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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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Location

Salary

$25.59 - $26.81

per hour

Closes

April 7, 2026

Job Description

Summary

This part-time job involves teaching swimming lessons to people of all ages at a military base pool, focusing on building skills from basics to advanced strokes while ensuring safety.

It's ideal for someone passionate about water activities who enjoys working with kids and adults in a supportive community setting.

No prior management experience is needed, but you'll need to be certified in lifeguarding and first aid to qualify.

Key Requirements

  • Water Safety Instructor Certification from a recognized agency like American Red Cross
  • CPR Certification
  • First Aid Certification
  • Relevant work experience in aquatics or swimming instruction
  • Ability to teach swimming to infants through adults
  • Knowledge of swimming strokes including front crawl, back crawl, breaststroke, and others
  • Lifeguard Certification (highly preferred for best qualification)

Full Job Description

Announcement is in conjunction with the JBLM NAF HR Office Job Fair at the Eagles Pride Golf Course in Dupont, WA on Tuesday, 07 April 2026 from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM.

This position is located at JBLM MWR Swimming Pools. This is a Regular Part-Time position (20-39 hours) with eligibility to participate in the NAF Employee Benefits Plans.

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 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 in conjunction with the JBLM NAF HR Office Job Fair at the Eagle Pride Golf Course Dupont, WA on Tuesday, 07 April 2026, from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM.

Applicants participating in the event will receive first consideration. To receive this consideration, applicants must be in attendance at the Job Fair between the times of 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM.

If you are not able to attend the job fair, your application will be reviewed after the event.

Applicants will submit their applications and resumes which will be immediately reviewed and, if qualified, given to management for an on-the-spot interview.

Selected applicants will start the pre-employment process, to include fingerprinting, following the interview.

Applicants with verified hiring preference or priority consideration in accordance with AR 215-3 will be reviewed prior to the event.

LOCATION: Eagles Pride Golf Course Exit 116 I-5, Dupont, WA 98327(NO BASE ACCESS REQUIRED) Phone Contact: (520)-717-9783.

Applicants should bring the following: Resume 2-3 Professional References with Contact Information Valid Photo ID and Social Security Card Applicable professional Certificates and/or transcripts.

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: 4/3/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 4/4/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: O2NAFEU-26-12928979