Recreation Assistant (Water Safety/Swim Instructor)

U.S. Department of the Navy; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of the Navy seeks a Recreation Assistant (Water Safety/Swim Instructor) for its Aquatics Program in Virginia Beach, VA. This role involves instructing swimming and water safety classes while ensuring the safety of patrons and providing instruction tailored to different age groups. Candidates must possess relevant certifications and demonstrate knowledge in aquatic safety and instructional methods.

Qualifications

• Must pass all background checks and E-Verify employment check.
• Resumes must demonstrate relevant experience and knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Instruct swimming and water safety classes for all ages.
• Enforce safety regulations and provide effective instruction.

Skills

Knowledge of instructional methods and goals

Knowledge of aquatic assessment and testing policy

Knowledge of basic water safety equipment

Knowledge of basic first aid procedures

Ability to communicate effectively

Education

Water Safety Instructor certification

Lifeguard Training Certification

CPR and First Aid certifications

Job description

Recreation Assistant (Water Safety/Swim Instructor)

Pay $18.50 - $19.50 / hour

Employment type Other

Job Description

Req#: 718491600
This position is assigned to the Non-Appropriated Fund (NAF) Fitness, Sports, and Deployed Forces Branch; Fleet Readiness; Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC); NAS OCEANA IN VIRGINIA BEACH, 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




Duties include but are not limited to:





Requirements



• Must pass all applicable records and background check.
• Must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of employment.
• Must posses and maintain Water Safety Instructor (in accordance with CNICINST 1710.3)
• Must posses and maintain Lifeguard Training Certification (in accordance with CNICINST 1710.3
• Must posses and maintain current, active CPR, Lifeguard and First Aid certifications



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 possess the following:
• 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 to include automated external defibrillator and blood borne pathogens.
• Knowledge of basic arithmetic to compute charges, disperse change accurately, and prepare reports.
• Knowledge of cash handling procedures.
• Ability to complete a 300 yard swim in less than 10 minutes.
• Ability to assess and provide instruction on various swimming skills, basic diving, and water safety skills to various age groups ranging from infant through adult.
• Ability to plan and organize appropriate skill- and age-based swimming instruction.
• Ability to handle/rescue persons in the water of various sizes, who may panic or be unconscious.
• Ability to enforce rigid safety regulations to ensure maximum protection of swimmers.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

About the company

The United States Department of the Navy is one of the three military departments within the Department of Defense of the United States of America. The Department of the Navy was established by an Act of Congress on 30 April 1798, to provide a government organizational structure to the United States Navy, the United States Marine Corps and, when directed by the President, the United States Coast Guard, as a service within the Department of the Navy, though each remain independent service branches.

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