Water Safety Instructor (Flex)
Agency
Commander, Navy Installations
Location
Dahlgren, Virginia, Virginia
Salary
$18 - $22 Per Hour
0-40 hours per week.
No benefits offered for this position.
Open & closing dates
Posted: October 1, 2025
Closes: October 15, 2025 (10 days left)
Job Description
The primary function of this position is to instruct swimming and water safety classes at the Aquatics facility for patrons of all ages.
Qualifications
MUST SUBMIT ALL FIVE (5) OF THE FOLLOWING CURRENT, VALID CERTIFICATIONS WITH RESUME. FAILURE TO PROVIDE ALL CERTIFICATIONS WILL RESULT IN THE APPLICANT NOT BEING CONSIDERED FOR THE POSITION. Water Safety Instructor Lifeguard Certification Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation for the Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Providers First Aid to include Automated External Defibrillator Certification Blood Borne Pathogens 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. 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.).
Required Documents
The following documents are required at the time of application: Résumé Copies of ALL current, active Lifeguard, CPR, Water Safety Instructor, First Aid to include Automated External Defibrillator Certification, and Blood Borne Pathogen Certifications Proof of education/training: if applicable, provide a copy of your awarded/conferred college transcript(s), if degree hasn't been conferred provide copy of HS Diploma, GED, or equivalent If claiming Department of Defense (DOD) Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) Business Based Action (BBA) priority consideration: provide a copy of the notice of separation If claiming Military Spouse Preference: provide a copy of the sponsor's Permanent Change of Station (PCS) orders and a marriage certificate at the time of application If claiming Veteran's Preference: provide a copy of your DD-214, Member-4 page and any supporting documentation (SF-15, V.A. disability letter, proof of service, etc.) If a current or former Federal Employee: provide a copy of your most recent Personnel Action Report (PAR) or SF-50 Note: When submitting transcripts for an Associate degree or higher, proof of a high school diploma or equivalent is not required. All transcripts MUST show student's name, the name of the awarding university or educational institution, degree type, awarded/conferred date, and the field of study (major). If your degree has not been awarded and/or you possess certificates of completion for DoD approved competency-based training courses, and/or a valid CDA/MSA credential(s), you MUST also provide a copy of your HS Diploma or equivalent. Altered transcripts will not be accepted. Transcripts from foreign colleges must be evaluated for U.S. equivalency in order to be considered. Applicants are responsible to obtain and submit proof of creditability of education as evaluated by a credentialing agency which is a private U.S. organization. Credential evaluations are not free and applicants are responsible for the cost of the selected service. Foreign high school transcripts or diplomas do not require credential evaluation but must be in English or a certified translation.
Department Information
Agency
Commander, Navy Installations
Department
Department of the Navy
Location
Dahlgren, Virginia, Virginia, United States