Recreation Assistant (Water Safety Instructor) NF-02
United States Army Installation Management Command
Fort Leonard Wood, MOFull-time$18–19/hrPosted 2mo ago
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United States Army Installation Management Command is hiring a Recreation Assistant (Water Safety Instructor) NF-02. The Recreation Assistant (Water Safety Instructor) position at Fort Leonard Wood Aquatics is responsible for managing and delivering swimming lessons, developing swim programs, and teaching safety and survival skills to students ranging from infants to adults, while coordinating with lifeguards to ensure lesson safety.
Key focus areas include Act as water safety instructor, Manage all swimming lessons and instruct when scheduled, and Develop swim program according to students' ability and promote advancement.
Preferred (not required): Swimming Instruction, Swim Program Development, Lesson Management, and Front Crawl.
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This position is located at Fort Leonard Wood, Aquatics. Incentives and Bonuses Incentives will not be paid. This announcement is open continuous; closing 11/09/2026 or until the position is filled. Weekly reviews and lists will be sent to management starting 24 AUG 2026; additional lists may be sent at management request. 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 Highly desirable possession of a Lifeguard Certification (Certificates issue by American Red Cross, Ellis @ Associates, Star Guard or other nationally recognized agencies are acceptable and MUST be uploaded at time of application.) **Your resume should be clear and specific. You will be rated based solely off of the information provided within your resume. Assumptions will not be made regarding your experience and the duties performed ** Acts as water safety instructor. Manages all swimming lessons and instructs when scheduled. Develops swim program according to students' ability and promotes students to higher level of swimming according to their skills. 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. Instructors work with lifeguards to ensure that swim lessons are safe at all times. Teach students from age groups of infant through adults. Performs other duties as assigned.
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