Recreation Assistant (Water Safety/Swim Instructor)

U.S. Department of the Navy; Portsmouth (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Le U.S. Department of the Navy recherche un instructeur de sécurité aquatique pour le programme de natation. Vous serez responsable de l'instruction et de la sécurité des participants de tous âges, en veillant à maintenir des normes élevées de sécurité et de compétence. Ce rôle implique une interaction régulière avec les usagers et nécessite des certifications spécifiques en enseignement aquatique.

Qualifications

• Doit posséder et maintenir différentes certifications.
• Doit passer les vérifications d'antécédents.
• Doit avoir une connaissance des équipements de sécurité aquatique.

Responsibilities

• Instruire des cours de natation et de sécurité aquatique.
• Évaluer les compétences des participants et appliquer des règlements de sécurité.
• Maintenir des certifications pertinentes.

Skills

Communication efficace

Instructer des compétences en natation

Application des règlements de sécurité

Education

Certification d'instructeur de sécurité aquatique

Certification de formation de sauveteur

Certificats de CPR et de premiers secours

Job description

This position is assigned to the Non-Appropriated Fund (NAF) Fitness, Sports, and Deployed Forces Branch; Fleet Readiness; Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC); NORFOLK NAVAL SHIPYARD located in Portsmouth, VA. Incumbent serves as Water Safety/Swim Instructor for the Aquatics Program. The primary function of this position is to instruct swimming and water safety classes at the Aquatics facility for patrons of all ages.

Duties

Responsibilities include instructing swimming and water safety classes, assessing participants' skills, enforcing safety regulations, and maintaining certifications.

Requirements

• Must pass all applicable records and background checks.
• Must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of employment.
• Must possess and maintain Water Safety Instructor certification (in accordance with CNICINST 1710.3).
• Must possess and maintain Lifeguard Training Certification (in accordance with CNICINST 1710.3).
• Must possess and maintain current, active CPR, Lifeguard, and First Aid certifications.
• Starting May 7, 2025, non-affiliated individuals requesting access will need a REAL ID-compliant driver's license or another acceptable form of identification to access CNRMA Installations.

Qualifications

Resumes must include information which demonstrates experience and knowledge, skills, and ability (KSAs) as they relate to this position. Applicants are encouraged to be clear and specific when describing their experience level and KSAs.

A qualified candidate must possess:

• Knowledge of the organization's instructional methods and goals.
• Knowledge of DoD, DON, and CNIC aquatic assessment and testing policy.
• Knowledge of basic water safety equipment utilized for various age groups.
• Knowledge of basic first aid procedures including AED and bloodborne pathogens.
• Knowledge of basic arithmetic for charges, change, and reports.
• Knowledge of cash handling procedures.

• Ability to complete a 300-yard swim in less than 10 minutes.

• Ability to assess and instruct on swimming skills, basic diving, and water safety for all age groups.
• Ability to plan and organize age-appropriate swimming instruction.
• Ability to perform water rescues, including handling panicked or unconscious persons.
• Ability to enforce safety regulations effectively.
• Effective communication skills, both oral and written.