Recreation Assistant (Water Safety Instructor) NF-02

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

Summary

This position is assigned to Fort Sill Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation, and will be referred out to Aquatics.

Summary

This position is assigned to Fort Sill Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation, and will be referred out to Aquatics.
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.
The initial cut-off date for this vacancy announcement is 08/27/2026. Additional applications will be referred as vacancies occur.

Incentives and Bonuses

• Incentives will not be paid.

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The public
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

• 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

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Conditions of employment

• Direct Deposit and Social Security Card is required.
• Meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position.
• Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) check.
• Satisfactory completion of all required background checks in accordance with AR 215-3, 2-13. i. is required to include a health screening.
• In addition, the incumbent may be subject to additional background checks if required to have regular and recurring contact with children.
• Incumbent may also be required to complete a Tier 1 background investigation for a Common Access Card for physical access to federally controlled facilities
• Must be able to work days, evenings, weekends and holidays.

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 issue by American Red Cross, Ellis @ Associates, Star Guard or other nationally recognized agencies are acceptable)
• Highly desirable possession of a Lifeguard Certification

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

The Area of Consideration for this vacancy announcement is Worldwide. (Military Spouse Preference (MSP) and Involuntarily Separated Military Preference (ISMP) eligible candidates are included in the area of consideration.)

Manual Application Option

• If you are unable to apply online, you can complete a paper application. To get started, contact servicing NAF Human Resources representative or office listed in the Agency Contact Information section (at the bottom of this announcement) to request a copy of the application form.
• Be sure to submit your completed application form, along with your resume and any required supporting documents, no later than 12:00 PM CST on 11/19/2026 to ensure timely processing.
• Important: Incomplete applications, including missing responses to questionnaire items may result in an ineligible rating.

PCS Costs

• Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs are not authorized based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government's interest.

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.
• Non-foreign overseas allowances, cost of living (COLA), and differentials will not be paid, contingent upon eligibility.

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 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.

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Required Documents

• Required documents may vary based on the requirements for the position. The below document(s) are required and MUST be submitted with your application by the closing date of this job announcement:
• 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
• DA3434
• Lifeguard Certificate
• Water Safety Instructor Certificate
• PCS OrdersProof of Marriage Status
• Resume
• Separation Notice (RIF)
• SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action

How to Apply

• Electronically (preferred) at https://www.usajobs.gov/ and search for Announcement number O3NAFEK-26-13043989. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM Eastern Time on 11/19/2026 to receive consideration.
• Click Apply to access the online application.
• You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
• Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to include in your application.
• Reminder: Federal agencies are required to limit resumes to two (2) pages or less. Please review the Required Documents section of this announcement for more details.
• You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
• After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the IncludePersonal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
• You will be taken to the online application which you must complete to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package and submit the application. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account and designate the document type when submitting your application.
• It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that the application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan.
• Click this link to preview the application:https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13043989.
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Agency contact information

CHRA Fort Sill NAF

Phone [phone] Email [e-mail] Address EK-NAF-W6CSAA US ARMY GARRISON FT SILL

DO NOT MAIL

Fort Sill, OK 73503

US

Next steps

• Application Review
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We're excited about your interest in this position and look forward to reviewing your application!