Recreation Assistant (Water Safety Instructor) NF-02

United States Army Installation Management Command; Louisiana (MO); On-site; USD 22,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

United States Army Installation Management Command at Fort Polk, Louisiana, is seeking a Recreation Assistant (Water Safety Instructor) NF-02 to manage swimming lessons and serve as the water safety instructor at the Aquatics facility. The role supports Soldiers, families, and authorized patrons with year-round recreation and lifesaving instruction.

The position offers flexible, intermittent scheduling (0–39 hours per week).

Qualifications

• Water safety instruction experience is preferred.
• Ability to manage and schedule swimming lessons.

Responsibilities

• Acts as water safety instructor. Manages all swimming lessons and instructs when scheduled, at the assigned aquatics facility.

Skills

Water safety instruction

Job description

Recreation Assistant (Water Safety Instructor) NF-02

• Department: Department of the Army


• Location: Fort Polk, Louisiana


• Schedule: This is an intermittent or 'flex' position. Incumbent may work 0 to 39 hours per week.

This position is located at: Aquatics - Fort Polk, Louisiana. Our Aquatics Program offers safe, family-friendly indoor and outdoor pools with year-round recreation and instruction for Soldiers, families, and authorized patrons. Whether you want to swim laps for fitness, bring your family for a recreational swim, or learn lifesaving skills, our pools are here for you.

Key Responsibilities

Acts as water safety instructor. Manages all swimming lessons and instructs when scheduled, at the assigned aquatics facility.

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.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with United States Army Installation Management Command, Department of the Army.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $16 – $16.5/hr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-12.

What is the work schedule?

This is a This is an intermittent or 'flex' position. Incumbent may work 0 to 39 hours per week. position.

Who is eligible to apply?

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

Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government