Recreation Assistant (Water Safety Instructor) NF-02

U.S. Army; Town of Texas (WI); 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 and ensure safety at an aquatic facility. This role involves teaching a diverse range of students, from infants to adults, and developing tailored swim programs that enhance skills and promote safety awareness. The ideal candidate will possess essential certifications, including Lifeguard and Water Safety Instructor certifications, and will be responsible for maintaining a safe and engaging environment. Join a team committed to fostering aquatic skills and safety in the community!

Qualifications

• Experience in swim instruction and safety management.
• Certifications in lifeguarding and water safety are highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Instructs swimming lessons for all age groups and skill levels.
• Develops swim programs and promotes student advancement.

Skills

Water Safety Instruction

Swimming Instruction

Money Handling

Education

Lifeguard Certification

Water Safety Instructor Certification

CPR Certification

First Aid Certification

Job description

This position is located at Fort Cavazos, Recreation Division, Aquatics.

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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 swimming according to their skills.
• Teaches students from age groups of infants through adults. Instructs all levels of swimming and appropriate strokes, to include front crawl, back crawl, elementary backstroke, breaststroke, sidestroke and butterfly.
• Introduces and instructs safety and survival skills to students, when appropriate to level of instruction.
• Responsible for money handling and maintaining internal control practice as cashier.

Requirements

• Direct Deposit and Social Security Card is required.
• Meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position.
• Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) check.
• Subject to a satisfactory completion of all pre-employment checks in accordance with AR 215-3, para. 2.
• Incumbent may also be required to complete a Tier 1 background investigation for 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. All required certifications must be kept current.
• Work hours may involve weekends, weekdays, holidays, and night duty.

Qualifications
Work experience related to the duties described above and possession of the following certificates:

Highly desirable possession of a Lifeguard Certification.

• 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.