Aquatics Instructor: Swim Lessons & Safety Expert

U.S. Army MWR; Fort Sill (OK); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Fort Sill Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation is seeking a Swim Instructor to develop and deliver progressive swimming programs for students from infants to adults at Fort Sill Aquatics. You will collaborate with lifeguards to maintain safety during lessons and ensure high-quality instruction across levels.

The role requires teaching, safety instruction, and the ability to adapt to different ages and skill levels, with opportunities to advance within the aquatics team.

Qualifications

• Water Safety Instructor Certification is required.
• CPR certification is required.
• First Aid certification (American Red Cross, Ellis @ Associates, Star Guard or equivalent) is required.
• Lifeguard Certification is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develops swim program according to students' ability and promotes progress to higher levels.
• Teach students from infant to adult.
• Introduce and instruct safety and survival skills appropriate to the level of instruction.
• Instructors work with lifeguards to ensure swim lessons are safe at all times.

Skills

Water Safety Instructor Certification

CPR

First Aid Certification

Lifeguard Certification

Job description

Fort Sill Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation is seeking a Swim Instructor to develop and deliver progressive swimming programs for students from infants to adults at Fort Sill Aquatics. You will collaborate with lifeguards to maintain safety during lessons and ensure high-quality instruction across levels.

The role requires teaching, safety instruction, and the ability to adapt to different ages and skill levels, with opportunities to advance within the aquatics team.