Recreation Aid
Air Mobility Command
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Recreation Assistant (Water Safety Instructor) NF-02
United States Army Installation Management Command
Department of the Army
Location
Washington
Salary
$25.59 - $26.81
per hour
Type
Full Time
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Job Description
Summary
This job involves teaching swimming lessons to people of all ages at a military base pool, from beginners to advanced swimmers, while ensuring safety and developing programs based on students' skills.
It's a part-time role perfect for someone who enjoys working with kids and adults in a fun, active environment and has experience in water safety.
A good fit would be an enthusiastic instructor with strong teaching skills and a passion for promoting swimming and survival abilities.
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 to all age groups, from infants to adults
- Knowledge of various swim strokes and safety/survival skills
- Lifeguard Certification (highly preferred for best qualification)
Full Job Description
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.
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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