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Recreation Assistant (Water Safety Instructor) NF-02

Department of the Army
Army Installation Management Command
JBLM Family and MWR - Community Recreation Division
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Summary

This position is located with the JBLM MWR Sports, Fitness, and Aquatics Program.

Job fair CANCELLED due to inclement weather
This announcement is in conjunction with the JBLM NAF HR Office Job Fair at the Eagles Pride Golf Course in Tacoma, WA on Tuesday, 04 February 2025 from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Applicants participating in the event will receive first consideration.

Overview

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Open & closing dates
01/10/2025 to 04/03/2025
Salary
$20 to - $22 per hour
Pay scale & grade
NF 2
Location
few vacancies in the following location:
Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
No
Travel Required
Not required
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Intermittent
Work schedule
Intermittent - Intermittent, or 'Flexible', Appointments can work between 0 to 40 hours per week
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
None
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Not Required
Drug test
No
Position sensitivity and risk
Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk
Trust determination process
Financial disclosure
No
Bargaining unit status
Yes
Announcement number
O2NAFEU-25-12661500
Control number
827536400

This job is open to

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Clarification from the agency

U.S. Citizens and Non-U.S. Nationals who have resided in the U.S. or U.S. Territory for three (3) or more continuous years immediately preceding the start of Federal affiliation.

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Duties

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  • Manages all swimming lessons and instructs when scheduled, at the assigned aquatics facility. 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.
  • Teach students from age groups of infant through adults.
  • 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.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Direct Deposit and Social Security Card is required.
  • Meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position. A one year probationary period may be required.
  • Subject to satisfactory completion of all pre-employment checks in accordance with AR 215-3, para.2. Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) check.
  • Incumbent may also required to complete a Tier 1 background investigation for a Common Access Card for physical access to federally-controlled facilities.
  • In addition, the incumbent may be subject to additional background checks if required to have regular and recurring contact with children.
  • Must be able to work a schedule that may include working some nights, weekends, and possible holidays.

Qualifications

Job fair CANCELLED due to inclement weather
This announcement is in conjunction with the JBLM NAF HR Office Job Fair at the Eagles Pride Golf Course in Tacoma, WA on Tuesday, 04 February 2025 from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Applicants participating in the event will receive first consideration.

To receive this consideration, applicants must be in attendance at the Job Fair between the times of 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM. If you are not able to attend the job fair, your application will be reviewed after the event.
Applicants with verified hiring preference or priority consideration in accordance with AR 215-3 will be reviewed prior to the event.

Applicants will submit their applications and resumes which will be immediately reviewed and, if qualified, given to management for an on-the-spot interview. Selected applicants will start the pre-employment process, to include fingerprinting, following the interview:
LOCATION:
Eagles Pride Golf Course
Exit 116 I-5,
Tacoma, WA 98433
(NO BASE ACCESS REQUIRED)
Phone Contact: (253) 967-7776

Applicants should bring the following:

  • Resume or completed DA Form 3433 (will be available at the Job Fair)
  • 2-3 Professional References with Contact Information
  • Valid Photo ID and Social Security Card
  • Applicable professional Certificates and/or transcripts.

1. Work experience related to the duties described above AND possession of the following certificates:
  • Water Safety Instructor Certification- Cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
  • First Aid Certification
(Certificates issue by American Red Cross, Ellis @ Associates, Star Guard or other nationally recognized agencies are acceptable)

Highly desirable: Possession of a Lifeguard Certification

NOTE: The above minimum qualifications must be described within the duties of previous work experience listed on the applicant's resume and assessment/questionnaire. A copy of all supporting documents must be submitted at the time of application.

Education

This position does not have an education requirement.

Additional information

Job fair CANCELLED due to inclement weather This announcement is in conjunction with the JBLM NAF HR Office Job Fair at the Eagles Pride Golf Course in Tacoma, WA on Tuesday, 04 February 2025 from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Applicants participating in the event will receive first consideration. To receive this consideration, applicants must be in attendance at the Job Fair between the times of 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM. If you are not able to attend the job fair, your application will be reviewed after the event.
Area of Consideration:

  • The Area of Consideration for this vacancy announcement is Worldwide. (Military Spouse Preference (MSP) and Involuntarily Separated Military Preference (ISMP) eligible candidates are included in the area of consideration.)
Manual Applications:
  • If you are unable to apply online, you may submit your application package using a manual application method. Please contact the NAF Human Resources Office or representative listed on this job announcement to request a copy of the manual application form. All completed manual application forms (along with resume and other supporting documentation) must be received no later than 3:00PM PST by 04/03/2025 in order to process your application in a timely manner. Please note that neglecting to respond to the jobrelated questions may result in an ineligible rating.
PCS Costs
  • Payment Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs are not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government's interest.
Pay-Band (NF or CY) Allowances and Differentials
  • This is a pay-banded position.
  • Sunday premium pay may be authorized by the Garrison Commander. If authorized, only regular (full-time, part-time, limited tenure and seasonal) employees may be paid Sunday premium pay. When authorized, Sunday premium will be paid at the rate of 25% of the basic rate for all hours of non-overtime, when any part of the scheduled tour of duty is performed on Sunday (to a maximum of 8 hours per Sunday). Sunday premium will be paid at the rate of 25% of the basic rate for all hours of non-overtime, when any part of the scheduled tour of duty is performed on Sunday (to a maximum of 8 hours per Sunday).
  • Night differential may be authorized by the Garrison Commander. When authorized, night differential will be paid at the rate of 10% basic rate for hours of non-overtime work performed between 1800-0600.
Incentives and Bonuses
  • Incentives will not be paid.
Non-Foreign Overseas Allowances
  • Non-foreign overseas allowances, cost of living (COLA), and differentials will not be paid, contingent upon eligibility.
Please check out our Applicant Information Kit: Other:
  • Information may be requested regarding the vaccination status of selectees for the purposes of implementing workplace safety protocols. For more information, visit https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/faq/vaccinations/
  • Additional referrals may be made from this vacancy announcement for up to 90 days after the closing date.
  • Applications are valid for ninety (90) days after submission date. Applicants will be referred to selecting officials as additional vacancies occur.

How you will be evaluated

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

Applicants can claim the following eligibilities:

  • NAF Preference - Involuntarily Separated From the Military
  • NAF Preference - Spouse Employment Preference (SEP)
  • NAF Priority Consideration - Business Based Action
  • NAF Priority Consideration - Current Appropriated Funds Employee CNE (APF)
  • NAF Priority Consideration - Current/Former NAF Employee (CNE/FNE)
  • NAF Priority Consideration - Outside Applicant Veteran (OAV)
  • NAF Priority Consideration - Parent of a Veteran (OAV)
  • NAF Priority Consideration - Spouse/Widow(er) of a Veteran (OAV)

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