Recreation Assistant (Swim Instructor)

Air Education and Training Command; Holloman (NM); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Education and Training Command at Holloman AFB, NM is seeking a lifeguard/swimming instructor to provide lessons for adults and children. The role involves teaching swimming, enforcing safety rules, and coordinating with lifeguards and other staff to maintain safe class ratios.

The position operates in a pool environment with lifeguards present, and may include duties such as water quality measurements, bath house cleaning, and pool deck maintenance as part of daily operations.

Qualifications

• No substitution of education for experience.

Responsibilities

• Instructs adults and/or children in swimming and safety rules.
• Collaborates with management and other instructors to maintain instructor-to-student ratios and lifeguard coverage.
• Assists with pool operations including water quality readings, cleaning of bath houses and pool decks, and inspections for safe conditions.

Job description

• Hiring Agency: Air Education and Training Command

About the position: This position is Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) and will be assigned to the Outdoor Recreation on Holloman AFB, NM.. The incumbent will work days and evenings, Monday through Friday. Military Spouse Preference is not lost if selected for this position.

Key Responsibilities

The primary purpose of this position is to provide swimming lessons and instruction to groups of adults and/or children, or to individual adults or children.The primary duties of this position include, but are not limited to: Instructs patrons on rules and procedures for safe swimming. Works with management and other instructors to ensure adequate ratio of instructor to student, and lifeguards on stand to facilitate classes.

Works in swimming pool environment where lifeguards are present to perform lifesaving activity. Assist with research in additional trainings required to expand and enhance offerings. May assist lifeguards in inspecting pools for safe conditions, and perform other duties as assigned for the daily operation of the swimming pool to include: water quality readings, cleaning of bath houses, wading pools, main pools, and pool decks. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements & Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. This position does not allow for education substitution.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Air Education and Training Command, Department of the Air Force.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $17.5 – $19.82/hr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-15.

What is the work schedule?

This is a 0 Guaranteed Hours position.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.