Swim Instructor

Eastern Kentucky University; Richmond; On-site; CAD 13,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Eastern Kentucky University in Richmond is seeking a part-time Swim Lesson Instructor to provide safe, engaging instruction for participants of all ages and skill levels. You will teach fundamentals, water safety, and stroke development while fostering a supportive learning environment.

As a student employee, you will balance classes with coursework. Experience teaching swim lessons and enrollment at EKU are required; visa sponsorship is not offered.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching swim lessons.
• Must be enrolled at EKU.
• This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• The Swim Lesson Instructor provides safe, engaging swim instruction to participants of various ages and skill levels.
• Instructors teach swimming fundamentals, water safety, and stroke development while fostering a positive learning environment.

Skills

Experience teaching swim lessons

Education

Must be enrolled at EKU

Job description

Title: Swim Instructor

Position Type: Student

Department: 91R100 - Campus Recreation

Division: 5R1000 - Student Affairs

Position Location: Richmond Campus

Driver Classification: Non-Driver

Schedule Type: Part Time, No Benefits (less than 20 hrs per week)

Hours Per Week: 20

Posted Salary Grade: Minimum $8 an hour

Contact Person: Christian Hall

Job Summary/Basic Functions

The Swim Lesson Instructor is responsible for providing safe, engaging, and effective swim instruction to participants of various ages and skill levels. Instructors will teach swimming fundamentals, water safety, and stroke development while creating a positive and encouraging learning environment. Strong communication, patience, dependability, and a commitment to participant safety are essential.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience: Experience teaching swim lessons

Licensure & Certifications: Must be enrolled at EKU

Sponsorship: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship

Open Until Fi lled: No

EEO Statement

Eastern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity employer and educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of age (40 and over), race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, ethnicity, disability, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information in the admission to, or participation in, any educational program or activity (e.g., athletics, academics and housing) which it conducts or any employment policy or practice.

Background Check Statement

Offers of employment are contingent upon a satisfactory background check.

Advertised: 09 Sep 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 30 Oct 2026 Eastern Daylight Time