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Recreation Assistant (Swim Instructor)


Job Location:

Fort Dix, NJ - USA

Hourly Salary: USD 20 - 20
Posted: 6 October 2026 (2 days ago)
Application Deadline: 3 January 2027
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Summary


About the position: This position is Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) and will be assigned to the Fort Dix Aquatic Center Fort Dix New Jersey.


Duties

Provides swimming lessons and instruction to groups of adults and/or children or to individual adults or children. Instructs patrons on rules and procedures for safe swimming. Works in swimming pool environment where lifeguards are present to perform lifesaving activity. May assist lifeguards in inspecting pools for safe conditions and perform other duties as assigned for the daily operation of the swimming pool to include: cleaning of bath houses wading pools main pools and pool decks.

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Who May Apply: Open to everyone. Applicants will be categorized by preference(s) and/or priority consideration eligibilities. An applicants eligibility will be determined based on eligibility claimed in the questionnaire and proof of eligibility MUST be provided with application by the closing date 09/30/2026

Business Based Action Military Spouse Preference Outside Applicant Veteran Spouse/Widow/Parent of Veteran and Transition Hiring Preference

In order to qualify you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g. Peace Corps AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g. professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if the position allows for qualifying based on education your transcripts will be required as part of your application.

Qualifying Experience:
Must have an approved and current nationally recognized certification for the type of activity and skill levels they are instmcting e.g. swimming aquatic exercise. Must have nationally recognized certification in lifesaving and water rescue methods and skills as well as basic first aid training and CPR (both child and adult) training. Must have experience which provides a practical knowledge of instructional and developmental teaching methods swimming activities rules and procedures and skill in the use and maintenance of various pool and safety equipment is desirable. Satisfactory completion of installation records checks and state and national criminal background checks may be required for positions that provide lessons or instruction to children. Must be able to satisfactorily complete a National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI).

You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:

Individual must fully meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position.

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.


Required Experience:

Junior IC