Swim Instructor

Northern Kentucky University; Lancaster; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A forward-thinking university is seeking a passionate Swim Instructor to teach water safety and swimming skills to individuals of all ages. This role involves providing quality instruction for both group and private lessons, ensuring adherence to the American Red Cross Learn to Swim program standards. The ideal candidate will have at least one year of teaching experience and a valid lifeguard certification. Join a vibrant team dedicated to fostering a safe and enjoyable aquatic environment, where your contributions will help shape the swimming capabilities of the community.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year teaching swim lessons or team teaching.
• Active lifeguard certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality instruction for group and private swim lessons.
• Maintain records of students and classes taught.

Skills

Swim Instruction

Lifeguard Certification

Teaching Methods

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Posting Details

Position Information

The shifts will accommodate pool hours due to needed lifeguard coverage and also based on the client's needs.

The Campus Recreation swim instructor position is established to teach people of all ages the importance of water safety and how to swim in a proper manner. This includes providing quality instructionfor our group and private swim lesson programs and knowledge of teaching methods and course requirements outlined by the American Red Cross Learn to Swim program. Swim instructors must also maintain the proper certifications and physical fitness required by industry standards. All in-service training sessions and staff meetings are mandatory.

i. Provide quality instruction for our group and private swim lesson programs.
ii. Knowledge of teaching methods and course requirements outlined by the American Red Cross Learn to Swim program.
iii. Keep records of students and classes taught and report all certifications to the Coordinator of Aquatics.

Working Title	Swim Instructor
Department	Campus Recreation
Type of Work Study	Federal, Institutional
Building/Office Location	HC - A. D. Albright Health Center
Work Schedule
Job Description
Primary Responsibilities
Qualifications	i. Minimum of 1 year teaching swim lessons OR team teaching with another experienced instructor for at least 2-4 sessions. ii. Any swim instructor has to have an active lifeguard certification. Any candidate offered this position is required to go through a pre-employment criminal background check as mandated by state law.
Minimum Education	Acceptable Equivalency
Pay Rate	$13.50/hour without WSI Certification/$17.00/hour with WSI Certification

Posting Detail Information

Requisition Number	20191162
Job Open Date	07/24/2019
Job Close Date
Quick Link	https://jobs.nku.edu/postings/8486