Recreation Assistant (Water Safety Instructor) NF-02

Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington
Part-time Security Clearance: Not Required
Application Deadline:
2026-09-24
Posted:
2026-08-13
Salary: $25.59 – $26.81 per hour (NF-2)

Salary context

Based on 265 hourly jobs in the same occupational series. This role pays above most similar positions.

Job Details

Position Overview

This position is located at JBLM MWR Swimming Pools.

This position will have a first cut off of August 27, 2026, and applicants that submit a complete application packet prior to that date and found eligible may be given first consideration.

Incentives and Bonuses
  • Incentives will not be paid.

Regular Part Time appointments are guaranteed 20 hours per work week and are eligible for all Army NAF benefits.

Duties

  • 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. Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Requirements

Resumes must be two pages (or less). Resumes should clearly demonstrate the applicant's relevant experience, skills, knowledge and abilities as they pertain to this position.

A qualified candidate must possess the following:

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)

Certificates are required for this position and must be submitted at the time of application.

In addition to the above qualifications, candidates who possess the following qualifications will be considered "Highly Preferred" or "Best Qualified":
  • Possess a Lifeguard Certification
    • Certificate must be submitted at the time of application to be considered highly preferred.
This job announcement is an open/ continuous announcement intended to fill multiple vacancies as they come available. Applicants will be reviewed on a weekly basis and eligible applicants will be referred to the hiring official for consideration at that time.

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.
  • Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) check.
  • Subject to satisfactory completion of all pre-employment checks in accordance with AR 215-3, para.2.
  • Incumbent may also required to complete a Tier 1 background investigation for a Common Access Card for physical access to federally-controlled facilities.
  • The subject may be required to complete additional background checks due to being required to have regular and recurring contact with children.
  • Must be able to work a schedule that includes weekdays, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
  • Successfully complete all required background checks to include a health screening. An annual health screening will be required throughout employment. All local background checks will be re-verified every 5 years.
  • Pre-employment physical required, must have current health assessment that documents good physical health, and free from communicable disease IAW current Army Policy.

Evaluations

Your Application Matters: How We Will Review It

We want to help you put your best foot forward! Please take time to carefully follow all application instructions - missing information or skipped steps could impact your eligibility.
  • Your application will be thoughtfully reviewed to see how well your experience and qualifications align with the requirements listed in this announcement. This includes your resume, supporting documents, and responses to the assessment questionnaire.
  • We will consider your responses to our application questionnaire.
  • If you're tentatively qualified, we'll take a closer look to ensure your questionnaire responses match the experience reflected in your resume and documentation.
Note: If it's later found that qualifications or experience were overstated, it may affect your consideration for the position - so honesty and clarity are key.

Understanding Eligibilities: What You Can Claim When Applying

When you apply for a federal position through USAJOBS or USA Staffing, you may be eligible for selection preference or priority consideration based on your background or status. These eligibilities can improve your chances of being considered or referred for a position.

Depending on your situation, you may be able to claim one or more of the following eligibilities:
  • NAF Preference 1 Spouse Employment Preference (SEP)
  • NAF Preference 2 Involuntarily Separated From the Military (ISMP)
  • NAF Priority Consideration 1 Business Based Action (BBA)
  • NAF Priority Consideration 2 Former NAF Employee (FNE)/Current NAF (CNE)/Current APF Employee (CAE)
  • NAF Priority Consideration 3 Outside Applicant Veteran (OAV) (Includes spouses and parents)


Tip: Be sure to review each eligibility question carefully and provide the required documentation. Claiming an eligibility without proper support may affect your application status. Looking for more details? Refer to the Who Gets Initial Consideration (Selection Preferences) and the What Other Considerations are Available sections of our Applicant Information Kit.

Required Documents

About Your Resume
  • Federal agencies are required to limit resumes to two pages or less and it must support the general or specialized experience described in this announcement. Resumes must adhere to the two-page limit and must be legible so they can be reviewed for eligibility, minimum qualifications, and other position requirements listed in this job opportunity announcement. For additional information on the two-page resume limit, refer to:
    • https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/hiring-information/merit-hiring-plan-resources/applicant-guidance-on-the-two-page-resume-limit/.
  • Your resume must be 5 megabytes (MB) or less. We recommend saving and uploading your resume as a PDF to preserve formatting and page count (https://help.usajobs.gov/faq/application/documents/resume/page-limit).
  • Please do not include photographs, personal images or other inappropriate content in your application materials.
Expedite Your Hiring
  • To better expedite the hiring process, we recommend including contact information (name, email, phone number) for professional references in your resume.
Required Documents
  • Required documents may vary based on the requirements for the position. The below document(s) are required and MUST be submitted with your application by the closing date of this job announcement:
  • Resume


Other Accepted Documents
  • Other accepted documents to support a qualification and/or claimed preference/priority eligibility may include:
  • Cover Letter
  • DD-214/ Statement of Service
  • Diploma/ GED
  • License
  • DA Form 3434 for Current and Former NAF Preference
  • References or Letters of Recommendation
  • Marriage Certificate for Spousal Preference, if applicable
  • DD Form 1300 (if applicable)
  • Other (5)
  • PCS Orders
  • Professional Certification
  • Resume
  • Separation Notice (RIF)
  • SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
  • Transcript

How to Apply

You may submit your application package using one of the two methods identified below:

1. Electronically (preferred) at https://www.usajobs.gov/ and search for Announcement number O2NAFEU-26-13032482. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM Eastern Time on 09/24/2026 to receive consideration.
  • Click Apply to access the online application.
    • You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
    • Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to include in your application.
      • Reminder: Federal agencies are required to limit resumes to two (2) pages or less. Please review the Required Documents section of this announcement for more details.
    • You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
    • After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
    • You will be taken to the online application which you must complete to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package and submit the application. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account and designate the document type when submitting your application.
  • It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that the application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan.
  • Click this link to preview the application:https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13032482.
  • Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found at https://appsupport.usastaffing.gov/hc/en-us.
  • To verify of check the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account. Once logged in, the Welcome screen lists your applications, your application status, and the date it was last updated. For information on what each application status means, visit https://help.usajobs.gov/how-to/application/status.
2. Manually: Please refer to the "Additional Information" section of this announcement for instructions on how to request a paper application. Our Next Steps to Review Your Application and Keep You Informed

1. Application Review
  • Once you submit your application, the system will automatically review your answers to the application questionnaire to determine if you meet the basic qualifications for the job.
  • If you meet the qualifications, your application will move to the next step, where our HR representatives will carefully review your experience, skills, education (if applicable), and how well you match the job requirements.
2. Keeping You Informed
  • If you provided an email address, you'll receive a confirmation email letting you know we've received your application.
  • As your application moves through the hiring process, we'll send you updates and notifications via email.
  • Processing times may vary, but we'll do our best to keep you informed every step of the way.
Your Next Steps to Stay on Top of Your Application

1. Check Your Contact Information
  • If your contact information changes after the job announcement closes, let us know as soon as possible.
2. Ensure You Receive Updates
  • Double-check that your email address is accurate and that your inbox can receive messages from us,
  • Make sure your mailbox isn't full and check your spam or junk folder to avoid missing important updates about your application.
3. Sign Up for Text Alerts
  • Want to stay ahead in the hiring process? In your USAJOBS profile, you can sign up to receive text alerts about jobs you applied to or tasks you need to complete.

We're excited about your interest in this position and look forward to reviewing your application!