Recreation Assistant (Swim Instructor)

U.S. Department of Defense; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Defense is hiring a Swimming Instructor at the Buckner and Elmendorf Fitness Center Pools. Responsibilities include teaching swimming lessons, lifeguarding when necessary, and ensuring safety in the pool environment. Candidates must have relevant certifications, including the Water Safety Instructor certification, and a background check is required. This role offers flexible scheduling, operating up to 40 hours per week, with potential shift work during evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Must have or receive WSI certification within 30 days of employment.
• Current certifications in lifesaving and CPR required.
• Experience in swimming instruction and pool safety is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide group and private swimming lessons to adults and children.
• Instruct patrons on safe swimming rules and procedures.
• Perform lifeguarding duties as required, ensuring pool safety.

Skills

Lifesaving

Water Safety Instruction

CPR

First Aid

Swimming instruction

Education

Red Cross Certified Water Safety Instructor (WSI)

Certification in lifesaving and aquatic rescue

Job description

About the position: This position is Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) and will be assigned to the Buckner and Elmendorf Fitness Center Pools on JBER, AK.

Flexible employees have work schedules that depend on the needs of the activity. You may work a minimum of 0 to a maximum of 40 hours per week. Flexible employees may be subjected to "on call" work in addition to hours posted on the schedule.

Duties

Provides group and/or private swimming lessons and instruction to adults and children. Effectively communicates student progress verbally and/or in writing. Fosters student success by providing positive, timely, and corrective feedback. Instructs patrons on rules and procedures for safe swimming. Works in a swimming pool environment where they may be required to perform as a lifeguard when not actively teaching, or during their assigned classes when the instructor to student ratio does not exceed 1:1. As necessary works as a lifeguard to perform patron surveillance, inspect pools for safe conditions, and other duties as assigned for the daily operation of the swimming pool, including cleaning of bath houses, wading pools, main pools, and pool decks. May be required to instruct lifeguarding/first aid/CPR/AED courses as necessary.

Ensures the safe operation of the pool, including its filtration system, water balance, pool chemistry, and performs water testing.

If interested in applying for this position, you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12728341

Requirements

• This position requires the incumbent to complete a background investigation with favorable results.
• This position requires shift work to provide coverage on evenings, weekends, holidays, or in special situations.
• Individual must have or receive the Red Cross Certified Water Safety Instructor (WSI) certification prior to or within the first 30 days of employment.
• Must be able to satisfactorily complete a National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI), State Criminal History Repository Check (SCHRC), and Installation Records Check (IRC).
• Must satisfactorily complete a pre-employment physical.
• Must have an approved and current certification in lifesaving and water rescue methods and skills, as well as basic first aid training, and CPR training. Individual must have or receive this certification prior to or within the first 30 days of employment.

Qualifications
Who May Apply: Open to everyone. Applicants will be categorized by preference(s) and/or priority consideration eligibilities. An applicant's eligibility will be determined based on eligibility claimed in the questionnaire and proof of eligibility MUST be provided with the application by the closing date, 06/23/2025.

This includes Business Based Action, Military Spouse Preference, Outside Applicant Veteran, Spouse/Widow/Parent of Veteran, and Transition Hiring Preference.

In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience includes paid and unpaid work, volunteer work through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps), and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, community, student, social). Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if the position allows for qualification based on education, transcripts are required.

Qualifying Experience:

Must have an approved and current nationally recognized certification for the activity and skill levels you are instructing, e.g., swimming, aquatic exercise. Certification must be obtained prior to or within the first 60 days of employment. Certification in lifesaving, water rescue, basic first aid, and CPR (both child and adult) is desirable and must be obtained prior to or within the first 30 days. Experience with instructional and developmental teaching methods, swimming activities, rules, procedures, and maintenance of pool and safety equipment is desirable. Satisfactory completion of background checks and physical is required for positions involving lessons to children.