Recreation Assistant

**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 logístical support.** Teach group and private classes according to American Red Cross Learn to Swim program guidelines. **This job is open to**: **The public**: - U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S. **Clarification from the agency**: Please see the "Who May Apply" section under the Qualifications section. **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. **Requirements**: **Conditions of employment**: - This position requires the incumbent to complete a background investigation with favorable results. - This position requires shift work to provide coverage on evenings, weekends, holidays, or special situations. - Incumbent must be physically in Germany before a firM/Final job offer can be received. - Must be able to pass a swim pre-test. - Must have a current nationally recognized Water Safety Instructor certification or be able to be obtained within 3 months of date of hire. **Qualifications**: 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 **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. **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 in order to qualify. **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. **Additional information**: - Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. - U.S. Citizens and Non-U.S. Nationals who have resided in the U.S. or U.S. Territory for three (3) or more consecutive years immediately preceding the start of Federal affiliation. - All Federal NAF employees are required by PL 104-134 to have salary payments made by electronic funds transfer/direct deposit. - Probationary period may be required. - Additional selections may be made from this vacancy announcement for up to 60/90 days after the closing date. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. - Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized based on a determinatio