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RECREATION ASSISTANT (WATER SAFETY/SWIM INSTRUCTOR)

Department of the Navy
Commander, Navy Installations Command
CJRM ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE GUAM N921

Summary

This position is located at the Pool, Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. The mission of Joint Region Marianas (JRM) Warfighter & Family Readiness (WFR) is to provide the highest quality programs and services to the military community through self-sustainment across all quality of life programs.

Overview

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Accepting applications
Open & closing dates
04/06/2026 to 04/11/2026
Salary
$19 - $22.68 per hour
Pay scale & grade
NF 2
Location
2 vacancies in the following location:
ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE
Guam, GU
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
No
Travel Required
Not required
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time - 35-40 HOURS PER WEEK
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
None
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Other
Drug test
No
Position sensitivity and risk
Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk
Trust determination process
Financial disclosure
No
Bargaining unit status
No
Announcement number
JRM-26-067
Control number
864105300

Duties

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Major duties and responsibilities are summarized below.

The primary function of this position is to instruct swimming and water safety classes at the Aquatics facility for patrons of all ages. 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 level s 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. Works with the Aquatics Program Manager on an on-going basis to upgrade, improve and refine individual teaching skills related to teaching effective swimming lessons to various age groups and various skill levels. Prepares and completes accident/incident reports during emergency situations. Notifies management of all emergencies immediately. Works with hazardous materials (e.g., cleaning agents, pool chemicals, etc.). Checks identification cards to ensure proper patron usage. Helps organize and assists in the development of special programs, activities or instruction. Completes regular cleaning and tidying of equipment used for swim lessons to ensure the maintenance of a safe environment for staff and patrons. Answers telephone providing information in regards to facility hours of operation, upcoming special events and programs, etc. Completes the Daily Activity Reports, handling cash where fees apply, verifying the amount of money collected and dropping the cashier bag in the drop safe.

A complete list of duties and responsibilities will be provided at the time of hire.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Must possess/maintain Water Safety Instructor; Lifeguard Training; CPR for the Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Providers; First Aid to include Automated External Defibrillator Certification; and Blood Borne Pathogens certifications.
  • Ability to satisfactorily complete background investigation (NACI), upon hiring and renew every 5 years or a Child Care National Agency Check with Inquires when there is regular contact with children under the age of 18.
  • Must be able to work varied work schedules to include holidays, weekends, and evenings.
  • Must be able to work with hazardous materials (e.g., cleaning agents, pool chemicals, etc.).

Qualifications

In order to qualify for this position, 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. If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/). Applicants qualifying based on education, time in grade, credentials, certification, training and/or module completion MUST provide proof of education (i.e. official transcripts/high school diploma), personnel action or SFS0, credentials, statement of service, certification, training and/or module completion at the time of resume submission. Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

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.

Work may include extended hours of sitting and standing and requires prolonged hours in the pool during swim lessons or other activities. Work involves frequent lifting or pulling of pool equipment, cleaning supplies, and program participants. Must be able to lift 50 lbs.

Education

No positive education requirements for this position.

Additional information

Some positions have special requirements. In these cases, selection is tentative pending satisfactory completion of these requirements.

All selections are contingent upon obtaining satisfactory background and employment reference checks.

Males must be registered for or exempt from Selective Service (https://www.sss.gov/register/).

Selectees are required to participate in direct deposit.

Selectees must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of employment.

Access to certain federal facilities require a REAL ID-compliant driver's license/ID (marked with a star). See https://www.tsa.gov/real-id for details.

The Department of the Navy is a drug-free workplace. The use of illegal drugs by CNIC NAF employees, whether on or off duty, cannot and will not be tolerated. Federal employees have a right to a safe and secure workplace. Military members and their families have a right to reliable and productive Federal workforce. ***Marijuana is a Schedule I drug under the Controlled Substances Act and therefore use of marijuana is illegal under Federal law regardless of State laws. A positive drug test result for marijuana (or any other drug tested for) will result in withdrawal of the tentative job offer and ineligibility to apply for a position within the Department of Defense for 6 months from the date of the drug test.***

The Department of the Navy is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, reprisal, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, or any other non-merit factor.

The Department of the Navy provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. Applicants with disabilities who believe they may require reasonable accommodation(s) should email their request to: JRMJ9NAFHRO@US.NAVY.MIL to ensure proper consideration is given. The decision to grant an accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies within 60 days of issuance of referral certificate.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Any experience, education, or other qualification presented on your application and/or resume is subject to evaluation and verification. Submissions are reviewed to determine if applicants meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements and to determine the level of KSAs related to the job requirements. Best qualified applicants are referred to the hiring manager in accordance with Military Spouse and Veteran Preference policies where applicable. If your application and/or resume lacks sufficient information, you will be rated accordingly or may be considered ineligible. The hiring manager may choose to conduct interviews, which may also be subject to evaluation and verification.

Commander, Navy Installations Command

The mission of Joint Region Marianas (JRM) Warfighter & Family Readiness (WFR) is to provide the highest quality programs and services to the military community through self-sustainment across all quality of life programs. Through our work at both Morale Welfare and Recreation (MWR), Naval Base Guam (NBG), 36th Force Support Squadron (36FSS), Andersen Air Force Base (AAFB), Guam, and Marine Corps Base Camp Blaz (MCBCB) Guam, we strive to be the global model of professional support services for our customers while they are stationed here under one unified command. Please visit our website for further details: http://www.militarymwrguam.com.

Please note when a Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the federal government is performed as part of a relocation, the IRS considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. The Relocation Income Tax Allowance (RITA) may offset the impact of some of these taxes. For more information you may visit the following website: https://www.dfas.mil/CivilianEmployees/Civilian-Permanent-Change-of-Station-PCS/Tax-Information/.

Agency contact information

JRM NAF HRO
Email
JRMJ9NAFHRO@us.navy.mil
Address
Andersen Air Force Base
Commander Joint Region Marianas
ATTN J9 NAF HR Office
PSC 455 Box 212
FPO, AP 96541
US

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