Recreation Assistant (Water Safety Instructor) NF-02

U.S. Army; Fort Belvoir (VA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Water Safety Instructor to manage swimming lessons at a premier aquatics facility. This role involves developing tailored swim programs that cater to various skill levels, from infants to adults. The instructor will be responsible for teaching essential swimming strokes and safety techniques while ensuring a safe learning environment. Ideal candidates will possess relevant certifications such as CPR, First Aid, and Water Safety Instructor Certification. If you are passionate about water safety and enjoy teaching, this is an exciting opportunity to make a positive impact on the community.

Qualifications

• Experience in water safety instruction and managing swimming lessons.
• Possession of CPR and First Aid certifications is essential.

Responsibilities

• Instructs swimming lessons and develops swim programs based on student abilities.
• Ensures safety during lessons by collaborating with lifeguards.

Skills

Water Safety Instruction

Swimming Techniques

Safety and Survival Skills

Lifeguarding

Tools

CPR Certification

First Aid Certification

Water Safety Instructor Certification

Lifeguard Certification

Job description

This position is located at Fort Belvoir, Virginia.

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Duties

• Acts as water safety instructor. 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.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Direct Deposit and Social Security Card is required.
• Meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position.
• A one year probationary period may be required.
• Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) check.
• Subject to satisfactory completion of all pre-employment checks in accordance with AR 215-3, para.2.
• Incumbent may also required to complete a Tier 1 background investigation for a Common Access Card for physical access to federally-controlled facilities.
• In addition, the incumbent may be subject to additional background checks if required to have regular and recurring contact with children.
• Work hours may involve weekend, weekdays, holidays and night duty.

Qualifications

Standard Qualifications:

• 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)
  • Highly desirable possession of a Lifeguard Certification

Certificates MUST be uploaded with your Documents when submitting your application to receive credit.