PRN: Swim Instructor Mentor Fitness Center

University Hospitals; Mentor (OH); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

University Hospitals is seeking a PRN Swim Instructor Mentor for the Fitness Center to provide safe, proficient swim instruction to learners of all ages. The role emphasizes supervising and enforcing safety, including PHI awareness and compliance with UH policies.

The position requires teaching during evenings and weekends, maintaining a minimum teaching load of 10 clients per week, and collaborating with parents and guardians to support learner progress.

Qualifications

• Must be able to teach swim to children and adults who cannot swim
• Experience handling learn-to-swim equipment is preferred
• Strong communication with parents/guardians of learners is required

Responsibilities

• Provide proper and safe swim instruction for learners
• Learn, monitor, and enforce applicable laws, rules, and policies
• React to emergencies in a safe and effective manner
• Plan individual or small group swim sessions
• May serve as a camp counselor and support youth programs
• Perform other duties as assigned; comply with policies and PHI handling rules

Skills

Child instruction

Swim equipment use

Parent communication

Education

Current High School Student (Preferred)

High School Equivalent / GED (Preferred)

Job description

Job Description - PRN: Swim Instructor Mentor Fitness Center (260006XQ)

PRN: Swim Instructor Mentor Fitness Center - ( 260006XQ )

What You Will Do

• Responsible for providing proper and safe swim instruction for those learning how to swim, to those who need skills enhanced.
• Learn, monitor, and enforce relevant laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• React to and handle emergencies in a safe and effective manner.
• Plan and organize swim instruction participants in either individual or small group sessions.

Additional Responsibilities

• May be assigned to serve as a camp counselor, as needed, supporting youth programs and insuring a safe, engaging environment for participants.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.
• For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.
• Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.

Candidate must be available to teach swim lessons during evenings and weekends and be willing to maintain a minimum teaching load of at least 10 clients per week.

Education

• Current High School Student (Preferred) or
• High School Equivalent / GED (Preferred)

Work Experience

• 1+ years swim instruction (Required)

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Ability to work with children and adults who cannot swim. (Required proficiency)
• Experience in working with learn-to-swim equipment. (Required proficiency)
• Strong communication skills with parents/guardians of children whom lessons are provided. (Required proficiency)

Licenses and Certifications

• Water Safety Instructor (WSI) from the American Red Cross or equivalent nationally recognized organization. (Required Upon Hire) and
• American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification (Preferred Upon Hire)