Recreation Assistant (Water Safety Instructor) NF-02.

About the Role

Acts as a water safety instructor at the assigned aquatics facility, managing and instructing all swimming lessons as scheduled.

Responsibilities

• Develop swim programs tailored to students' abilities and promote students to higher levels based on skill progression.
• Instruct all levels of swimming, including front crawl, back crawl, elementary backstroke, breaststroke, sidestroke, and butterfly.
• Teach students ranging from infants to adults.
• Introduce and instruct safety and survival skills appropriate to the level of instruction.
• Collaborate with lifeguards to ensure swim lessons are conducted safely at all times.
• Perform other assigned duties.

Requirements

• Direct Deposit and Social Security Card are required.
• Must meet qualification, eligibility, and background requirements for the position.
• A one-year probationary period may be required.
• Must satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) check.
• Must complete all pre-employment checks in accordance with AR 215-3, para. 2.
• May be required to complete a Tier 1 background investigation for a Common Access Card for physical access to federally-controlled facilities.
• May be subject to additional background checks if required to have regular and recurring contact with children.
• Must be able to lift 40 lbs.

Qualifications

• Water Safety Instructor Certification (certificates issued by American Red Cross, Ellis @ Associates, Star Guard, or other nationally recognized agencies are acceptable).
• Cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification.
• First Aid Certification (certificates issued by American Red Cross, Ellis @ Associates, Star Guard, or other nationally recognized agencies are acceptable).
• Relevant experience must be clearly reflected on your resume at the time of application to be considered.

Resumes must be two pages or less and should clearly demonstrate the applicant's relevant experience, skills, knowledge, and abilities as they pertain to this position.

Benefits

• Access to on-base facilities, including fitness centers and libraries.
• Eligibility for health and life insurance (for regular full-time and part-time employees).
• Participation in 401k and retirement plans.
• Paid personal time off and federal holidays.
• NAF flexible employees working in the U.S. or U.S. citizens/spouses/children of U.S. citizens working for a NAFI in a foreign area are eligible to participate in the NAF 401(k) plan.
• Some flexible employees may also be eligible for health insurance.
• Opportunities for professional development, including training, education, and certification programs.
• Sunday premium pay and night differential pay may be authorized by the Garrison Commander for regularly scheduled employees.

This job is part of a pay-banded system. Non-foreign overseas allowances, cost of living (COLA), and differentials will not be paid, contingent upon eligibility.

Area of Consideration

The area of consideration for this vacancy is local (within a 50-mile radius of Fort Belvoir, Virginia). Military Spouse Preference (MSP) and Involuntarily Separated Military Preference (ISMP) eligible candidates are included.