Recreation Assistant (Water Safety/Swim Instructor)

About the role

This position is assigned to the Non-Appropriated Fund (NAF) Fitness, Sports, and Deployed Forces Branch; Fleet Readiness; Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC); SUBASE New London in Groton, CT. Incumbent serves as Water Safety/Swim Instructor for the Aquatics Program. The primary function of this position is to instruct swimming and water safety classes at the Aquatics facility for patrons of all ages. 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. A qualified candidate must possess: 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.

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