Recreation Assistant (swim Instructor)

Department of the Air Force

Fort Dix, New Jersey Intermittent $20 – $20 Closes Jul 31, 2026

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.
  • If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12988095

Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. This position does not allow for education substitution. FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program.

It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

How You Will Be Evaluated

Your resume and supporting document will be evaluated against the qualifications of the position. Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination has been made that you have inflated your responses to meet the position’s qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position.

Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility. You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation. To better expedite the hiring process, we recommend including full contact information (name, address, phone number, email, etc.,) for professional and personal references on your resume.

Required Documents

  • Required documents may vary based on the eligibility you are claiming (i.e., applying as a Military Spouse Preference – MSP, applying as a veteran, applying as a current federal employees, applying as a displaced employee, etc.,).
  • The below document(s) are required and MUST be submitted with your application by the closing date of this job announcement: Resume Your resume may be submitted in any format and must support identified the general or specialized experience described in this announcement.
  • If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations and you may not be considered for this vacancy.
  • Other accepted documents to support a qualification and/or claimed preference/priority eligibility may include: Cover Letter DD-214/ Statement of Service Diploma/ GED Disability Letter (VA) License Other (1) Other (2) PCS Orders Professional Certification Proof of Marriage Status Resume Separation Notice (RIF) SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action Transcript As described above, your complete application includes your resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and supporting documents which prove your claimed eligibility.
  • If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.
  • NOTE: Documents submitted as part of the application package to include supplemental documents may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office.
  • Some supplemental documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you.
  • You may sanitize these documents to remove another person's personal information before you submit your application.
  • You may be asked to provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility.

About this role

The Recreation Assistant (swim Instructor) position with the Department of the Air Force is based in Fort Dix, New Jersey. About the position: This position is Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) and will be assigned to the Fort Dix Aquatic Center, Fort Dix, New Jersey. The role pays $20.00 per hour.

Day to day, the role provides swimming lessons and instruction to groups of adults and/or children, or to individual adults or children. The full list of duties, conditions, and required documents appears in the official announcement linked on this page.

Who should apply

Review the announcement's Qualifications section closely, since it defines exactly what federal recreation services experience this Recreation Assistant (swim Instructor) position requires. Match your federal resume directly to the announcement's wording so a reviewer can confirm each requirement in writing. For this Recreation Assistant (swim Instructor) position with the Department of the Air Force in Fort Dix, New Jersey, confirm you meet each requirement before applying.

How competitive it is

The posted pay of $20.00 per hour places this in a competitive but attainable range for qualified applicants. As an entry or assistant-level position, it is a realistic starting point, and gaining federal status here can open doors to higher-graded roles later. Based in Fort Dix, New Jersey, it competes within that local market, which can mean lighter competition than major metropolitan postings. The announcement closes on July 31, 2026, and federal postings can close early once enough applications arrive, so applying promptly is wise.

This overview is general guidance from Job Army to help you understand the role. Always read the official announcement for exact duties, qualifications, and requirements before applying.

Job Details

Department Department of the Air Force
Job Type Intermittent
Location Fort Dix, New Jersey
Salary $20 – $20
Pay Period Per Hour
Closing Date Jul 31, 2026
Posted Jun 16, 2026
Source ID 26-5NFSW393437
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