Department of the Air Force

Recreation Assistant (Water Swim Instructor)

Ramstein, Germany Full time

Recreation Assistant (Water Swim Instructor)

Department: Department of the Air Force

Location(s): Ramstein, Germany

Salary Range: $16 - $17 Per Hour

Job Summary: About the position: This position is Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) and is located at the Ramstein Aquatic Center, Ramstein AB, Germany. This position does NOT provide logistical support. Teach group and private classes according to American Red Cross Learn to Swim program guidelines.

Major Duties:

  • Coordinates class schedules to create an annual calendar with management. Teaches group and private classes according to American Red Cross Learn to Swim program guidelines. Develop lesson plans that are appropriate for each age group or skill level. Conduct swim assessments to ensure each student is placed in the appropriate class. Maintain class attendance and lesson log and submit to management. Provide feedback to parents and students to ensure they are progressing with their swim technique. Ensure health and safety of the students by ensuring that teaching and practice areas are kept free of hazards. Check that the teaching materials and equipment are safe before using. Be sure that the teaching materials and equipment are stored properly at the end of swim lessons. Keep storage area clean. Recognize and respond to emergencies in accordance with facility emergency action plan. Enforce facility policies and rules .May work the front customer service area and snack bar utilizing a point-of-sale system. Knowledge of and experience with lifeguarding procedures are desired. May perform other related or incidental duties as assigned for the daily operation of the swimming area to include: cleaning of locker rooms, wading pools, main pools, pool decks, and sunbathing areas, etc. Performs other duties as assigned. If interested in this position please preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12830772

Qualifications: Who May Apply: Open to everyone. Applicants will be categorized by preference(s) and/or priority consideration eligibilities. An applicant's eligibility will be determined based on eligibility claimed in the questionnaire and proof of eligibility MUST be provided with application by the closing date, 05/11/2026 The Area of Consideration for this vacancy announcement is U.S. Citizens and legal U.S. residents in Germany. In accordance with the Status of Forces Agreement between Germany and the U.S., you must be a U.S. citizen or citizen of a NATO country with a U.S. permanent resident card in order to be eligible for NAF employment. Citizens of Germany (including dual citizenship if Germany is one of the countries) as well as "ordinarily resident" US citizens are not eligible for NAF employment per SOFA agreement. If not already in the commuting area, must be able to verify the ability to arrive before a firm job offer can be sent. Business Based Action Family Member Preference Military Spouse Preference Outside Applicant Veteran Spouse/Widow/Parent of Veteran Transition Hiring Preference In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Qualifying Experience: Requires knowledge of swimming strokes and learning theory to include: teaching strokes, principals of motor skills, and lesson plan development. Must have knowledge in water safety and understand proper use of teaching materials and equipment. Knowledge of and experience with lifeguarding procedures are desired. Needs ability to work all shifts during days, evenings, weekends and holidays and must be able to lift at least 25 pounds.

How to Apply: To apply for this position, you must complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 05/11/2026 to receive consideration. This job is open continuously and will remain open for 6 months. You can submit your application at any time. The hiring manager will review applicants periodically throughout the announcement period. This job announcement may close earlier if qualified applicant(s) are selected. To begin, 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 be included with your application package. 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 in order 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 or your application will be incomplete. It is your responsibility to verify that your 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. Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=Applicant . To verify or check the status of your application, log into your USAJobs account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date of your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/ .

Application Deadline: 2026-05-11