Summary
This position is located at: Aquatics Department- Fort Riley, Kansas.
Join Fort Riley MWR as a Water Safety Instructor and deliver life-saving aquatic skills that strengthen resilience and readiness for Soldiers and their families. Apply today to support quality-of-life programs that keep our military community safe, strong, and mission-ready.
This is an open continuous announcement. All qualified applicants will be forwarded to management on a weekly or as needed basis.
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
Clarification from the agency: United States (U.S.) Citizens and Non-U.S. Nationals who have resided in the U.S. or U.S. territory for three (3) or more continuous years immediately preceding the start of Federal affiliation.
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.
- 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.
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 to include a Tier 1 background investigation.
- Must be willing to work days, nights, weekends and holidays.
- Must be willing to complete a physical with immunizations.
Qualifications
Resumes must be two pages (or less).
Resumes should clearly demonstrate the applicant's relevant experience, skills, knowledge and abilities as they pertain to this position.
A Qualified Candidate Must Possess The Following
- 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 DESIREABLE: possession of a Lifeguard Certification.
To better expedite the hiring process, we recommend including full contact information (name, address, phone number, email, etc.) for professional and personal references on your resume.
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Additional information
Area of Consideration
- This job is open to candidates Worldwide. (Military Spouse Preference (MSP) and Involuntarily Separated Military Preference (ISMP) eligible candidates are included in the area of consideration.)
PCS Costs
- Payment Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs are not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government's interest.
Incentives and Bonuses
- Incentives will not be paid.
Allowances and Differentials
- This job is part of a pay-banded system. Sunday premium pay for regularly scheduled employees and night differential pay may be authorized by the Garrison Commander.
Important Information Regarding Access to Certain Federal Facilities
- Access to certain federal facilities may require a REAL ID-compliant driver's license/ID (marked with a star) or an Enhanced Driver's License (EDL) from WA, MI, MN, NY, or VT. See https://www.tsa.gov/real-id for details.
Your Application may be Considered for Multiple Opportunities
- After you apply, your application remains valid for 90 days and may be referred to hiring officials as new vacancies arise. Additional referrals may occur for up to 90 days after the closing date.
Termination of Spouse Employment Preference
- Refusal of a military spouse to participate in established recruitment procedures for a Regular Full-Time (RFT) or Regular Part-Time (RPT) position (for example, interview, and so forth) is considered a declination of employment and is a basis for termination of Spouse Employment Preference (SEP) entitlement for the current Permanent Change of Station (PCS) of the sponsor.
Discover Your Path to Success
- Before you apply, take a moment to explore our Applicant Information Kit, your go-to guide for understanding our hiring processes and making your application stand out.
- Inside you will find helpful tips, insights, and everything you need to feel confident and prepared.
- Click this URL to view the kit: https://publicfileshare.chra.army.mil/Applicants/NAF_Applicant_Information_Kit.pdf.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
Working for Army Non-Appropriated Funds (NAF) can offer numerous advantages. Army NAF employment can provide a sense of pride and fulfillment, as you'll be supporting communities comprised of military and civilian personnel, and their families, which contributes to the Department of Defense's overall mission. We offer a wide range of career opportunities, including jobs in childcare, recreation, hospitality, and more. Many employees have opportunities for professional development, including training, education, and certification programs to help towards career advancement. As an Army NAF employee, you'll have access to some on-base facilities, including fitness centers, libraries, and many other amenities.
Regular full-time and part-time employees are eligible for enrollment in health and life insurance, participation in 401k and retirement plans, and paid personal time off and federal holidays. NAF flexible employees, working in the United States or a U.S. citizen or spouse or child of a U.S. citizen 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 to receive health insurance.
For a slideshow presentation regarding these benefits, please click the link below.
Required Documents
- Professional Certification
- Resume
About Your Resume
- Federal agencies are required to limit resumes to two (2) pages or less and it must support the general or specialized experience described in this announcement. Resumes must adhere to the two-page limit and must be legible so they can be reviewed for eligibility, minimum qualifications, and other position requirements listed in this job opportunity announcement. For additional information on the two-page resume limit refer to: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/hiring-information/merit-hiring-plan-resources/applicant-guidance-on-the-two-page-resume-limit/.
- Your resume must be 5 megabytes (MB) or less. We recommend saving and uploading your resume as a PDF to preserve formatting and page count. Click this link for more tips: https://help.usajobs.gov/faq/application/documents/resume/page-limit.
- Please do not include photographs, personal images or other inappropriate content in your application materials.
Expedite Your Hiring
- To better expedite the hiring process, we recommend including contact information (name, email, phone number) for professional references in your resume.
Other Accepted Documents
- Other accepted documents to support a qualification and/or claimed preference/priority eligibility may include:
- Cover Letter
- DD-214/ Statement of Service
- Marriage License to support Spouse Employment Preference (SEP)
- DA 3434
- PCS Orders
- Professional Certification
- Resume
- SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
Agency contact information
NAF HR Office Fort Riley
Email usarmy.hood.chra-hqs.mbx.ops2-west-naf-hrd@army.mil
Address EM-NAF-W0VMAA US ARMY GARRISON FORT RILEY HQ
DO NOT MAIL
Fort Riley, KS 66442
US
Next steps
- Application Review
- Once you submit your application, the system will automatically review your answers to the application questionnaire to determine if you meet the basic qualifications for the job.
- If you meet the qualifications, your application will move to the next step, where our HR representatives will carefully review your experience, skills, education (if applicable), and how well you match the job requirements.
- If you provided an email address, you'll receive a confirmation email letting you know we've received your application.
- As your application moves through the hiring process, we'll send you updates and notifications via email.
- Processing times may vary, but we'll do our best to keep you informed every step of the way.
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