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Recreation Assistant (Water Safety/Swim Instructor)
Commander, Navy Installations Command · Posted today
On-siteMayport, FL$16.8 – $20/hrApply by May 26, 2026Recreation Aid And AssistantESFPEducationTransportation
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This position is assigned to the Non-Appropriated Fund (NAF) Fitness, Sports, and Deployed Forces Branch; Fleet Readiness; Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC); Naval Station Mayport, Jacksonville, Florida. 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.
What You'll Do
- →Instructs various levels of swimming including various strokes (e.g., front crawl, back crawl, elementary backstroke, breaststroke, sidestroke, butterfly, etc.).
- →Teaches students from age groups of infant through adult.
- →Instructs basic diving, safety and survival skills to students.
- →Works with lifeguards to ensure swim lessons are safe at all times.
- →Enforces pool safety standards and facility operational rules for all individuals using the facilities.
- →Plans and organizes instruction methods and goals that support the general teaching outlines provided by the Aquatics Program Manager and the certifying organization.
- →Organizes and directs activities of students in order to provide a high level of quality instruction for all pool patrons.
- →Develops swim program according to student's ability and promotes students to higher levels of swimming according to their skills.
- →Provides individual feedback to parents/guardians regarding student's swimming developments and achievements.
- →Provides introductory equipment orientations, when needed.
- →Inspects equipment used for swim instruction, ensuring they are within the condition required by environmental health standards.
- →Informs supervisor of deficiencies.
- →Administers aquatic assessment testing and certification in accordance with Department of Defense (DoD), Department of the Navy (DON) and CNIC policy.
- →Completes and submits records and documentation of completed lessons to the Aquatics Program Manager and the American Red Cross office.
Requirements
- ✓The following certifications are required: Water Safety Instructor (in accordance with CNICINST 1710.3) ; Lifeguard Training Certification (in accordance with CNICINST 1710.3); Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation for the Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Providers.
- ✓First Aid to include Automated External Defibrillator Certification; and Blood Borne Pathogens.
Benefits
- ★Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - A FREE program provided by CNIC that is accessible to all employees, members of your family, whether in your household or not, offering 24/7/365 access to specialized private support.
- ★Access to Morale, Welfare & Recreation Programs to include Golf Courses, Marinas, Gyms/Fitness Centers, Bowling Centers, Restaurants Pools, Base libraries and more!
- ★Discounted Tickets and Travel options and outdoor recreation rentals!
- ★Shopping privileges at the Navy Exchange!
- ★Access to professional development resources!
- ★If you are scheduled and work on average 30 hours/week, you may become eligible for medical benefits.
Personality Fit
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