Water Safety Instructor INT

Water Safety Instructor INT – 6583

Location: Kodiak, AK (MWR Kodiak Pool)

Opening Date: 01 January 2026

Closing Date: Until Filled

Work Schedule: Intermittent (0–19 hours/week)

Pay: $18.00/hour + DOE

Hiring Incentive: $500 total ($250 after start, $250 after 90 days)

• Manage swimming pool activities and ensure compliance with operating policies, safety rules, and swimming practices.
• Act as water safety instructor and lifeguard, instruct beginners in swimming and give life‑saving instructions as required.
• Supervise and instruct proper use and maintenance of pool equipment, including water testing.
• Check condition of showers, bathrooms, and outside areas; keep all areas neat and sanitary, make notes and report to supervisor.
• Check premises for fire hazards and ensure facility is secured at closing time.
• Ensure staff remains current with certifications.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Must possess and maintain the following certifications:
  Lifeguarding, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) for the Professional Rescuer, Automated External Defibrillation (AED), First Aid (American Red Cross or equivalent), and Water Safety Instructor (WSI) Certificate.

• Relevant work experience related to the duties described above.

• Paid Annual and Sick Leave
• Holiday Pay
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Flexible/Dependent Spending Account
• Pension Plan
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Life Insurance
• Short Term/Long Term Disability
• Tuition Assistance
• Paid Parental Leave

• Residency Requirements:
  Non‑U.S. nationals must have resided in the U.S. or territories for at least three of the last five years.
• Direct deposit required.
• Selective Service registration required for males born after 12/31/59 and at least 18 years of age.
• Must satisfy a federal background check and all pre‑employment requirements (background checks, security clearances, drug testing, employment history verification, etc.).
• Applicants may not be employed in the chain of command of their relatives.
• Agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities.

Compose a resume in English that includes:

• The announcement number, title, and pay band.
• Full name, mailing address, citizenship or authorization to work in the U.S.
• Education and relevant work experience with dates, supervisor’s name and phone number, salary and title, series and grade if applicable.
• Proof of veterans’ preference if applicable.
• Any recent performance appraisal if a current federal or NAF employee.

Applications must be submitted electronically via the Coast Guard Exchange website or ADP Workforce NOW, not by franked government envelopes. Duplicate submissions to the same requisition are not accepted.

All candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status or other non‑merit factors.

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