Advanced Swim Instructor - Part Time

Kennesaw State University; Kennesaw (GA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Kennesaw State University is seeking a part-time Advanced Swim Instructor to provide swimming instruction and ensure participant safety at our recreational facilities. This role involves planning 'Learn-to-Swim' sessions, coaching, maintaining contact with participants, and completing necessary records. Ideal candidates will possess specific swimming certifications and relevant instruction experience.

Qualifications

• Lifeguard or swimming instruction experience required for Basic Instructor.
• Extensive experience in swimming instruction and/or swim coaching for Advanced Instructor.

Responsibilities

• Plans, coordinates and teaches 'Learn-to-Swim' sessions.
• May coach master’s swim team and conduct evaluations.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Communication

Time management

Education

America Red Cross Water Safety Instructor certification

USA Swimming Coach certification or equivalent

Job description

Job Title: Advanced Swim Instructor - Part Time
Location: Kennesaw, Georgia
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Part-Time
Job ID: 285281
About Us

Are you ready to transform lives through academic excellence, innovative research, strong community partnerships and economic opportunity? Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country. With growing enrollment and global reach, we continue to expand our institutional influence and prominence beyond the state of Georgia. We offer more than 190 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to empower our 47,000 students to become thought leaders, lifelong learners, and informed global citizens. Our entrepreneurial spirit, high-impact research, and Division I athletics draw students from throughout the region and from more than 100 countries across the globe. Our university's vibrant culture, career opportunities, rich benefits, and values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity, and accountability make us an employer of choice. We are part of the University System of Georgia. We are searching for talented people to join Kennesaw State University in our vision. Come Take Flight at KSU!

Location

(Primary Location for Job Responsibilities) Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144.

Our Marietta campus is located at 1100 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta, GA 30060.

Job Summary

Responsible for providing swimming instruction at the University's recreational facilities. Advanced Swim Instructor may be required to coach the master's swim team. Ensures the safety of participants through direct supervision and communicates with parents and participants before and/or after sessions

Responsibilities

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Plans, coordinates and teaches ¿Learn-to-Swim¿ sessions
2. May coach master¿s swim team
3. Performs mid-session and final evaluations
4. Cleans teaching area after swim lessons
5. Completes all necessary records and reports
6. Maintains contact with parents or guardians before and/or after lessons and through email and/or phone conversations

Required Qualifications

Other Required Qualifications
Basic Instructor ' current America Red Cross Water Safety Instructor certification
Advanced Instructor - USA Swimming Coach certification, American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor, or Swim, USA Swimming Coach Level 2, US Master's Swimming coach certification, or a combination

Required Experience
Basic Instructor ' lifeguard or swimming instruction experience
Advanced Instructor ' extensive experience in swimming instruction and/or swim coach

Proposed Salary

Summer Rate of $16.00 per hour from May 11-Aug. 17.

After this date it is $13.00 per hour.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES
Ability to demonstrate skills as required for class content and use teaching aids such as kickboards, diving rings, lifejackets, etc.
Ability to work independently and possess energy and enthusiasm
Able to handle multiple tasks or projects at one time meeting assigned deadlines

KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge and application of teaching swimming and water safety skills

SKILLS
Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem solving, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management and presentation skills

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, work and study. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, the University prohibits harassment of or discrimination against any person because of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment, pregnancy, and medical conditions related to pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran or military status by any member of the KSU Community on campus, in connection with a University program or activity, or in a manner that creates a hostile environment for members of the KSU community.

For additional information on this policy, or to file a complaint under the provisions of this policy, students, employees, applicants for employment or admission or other third parties should contact the Office of Institutional Equity at English Building, Suite 225, [e-mail]

Other Information

This is not a supervisory position.
This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
This position will not be required to drive.
This role is considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position will not travel

Background Check

• Standard Enhanced

Per the University System of Georgia background check policy, all final candidates will be required to consent to a criminal background investigation. Final candidates may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment. Applicants for positions of trust with screening
results which confirm a disqualifying criminal history will be immediately disqualified from employment eligibility.

All applicants are required to include professional references as part of their application process. Some positions may require additional job-based screenings such as motor vehicle report, credit check, pre-employment drug screening and/or verification of academic credentials.

https://www.usg.edu/hr/assets/hr/hrap_manual/HRAP_Background_Investigation_Employment.pdf