RecSports Student Assistant - Water Safety Instructor

University Of Florida; Gainesville (FL); In loco; USD 19.000 - 25.000; Part-time

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The University of Florida invites applications for RecSports Student Assistant - Water Safety Instructor on the Main Campus in Gainesville, FL. In this role, you will instruct group and private swimming lessons, evaluate swimmer ability, and create a safe, inviting learning environment.

Qualified UF students must have CPR/AED/First Aid, WSI certification or willingness to obtain, and complete UF online certifications.

Competenze

• CPR/AED/First Aid certification or willing to obtain within 30 days.
• Water Safety Instructor certification or willing to obtain before teaching any lessons.
• UF online certifications GET803, OOC101, PRV802, ITT102, GET811, YCS800.

Mansioni

• Instruct group and private swimming lessons.
• Evaluate participant swimming ability and determine correct swim level.
• Create an educational, safe, and inviting experience for participants.
• Be available to discuss the participant's course evaluation with parents/guardians and/or participants.
• Punctually meet all scheduled class times, fully prepared to teach.
• Attend staff and evaluation meetings as requested.
• Adhere to and enforce all policies and procedures.
• Complete planning and paperwork inherent to the class.
• Perform other job-related tasks as assigned.

Conoscenze

CPR/AED/First Aid certification

Water Safety Instructor certification

UF online certifications GET803,OOC101

Evening and weekend availability

UF student on campus

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RecSports Student Assistant - Water Safety Instructor

Job no: 541467
Work type: Student Ast
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Categories: Recreation/Event Services, Student Services
Department: 04020100 - SL-RECSPTS ADMIN

Classification Title:

STU-AST-NON-CLERICAL & ADMIN

Job Description:

The Department of Recreational Sports is currently looking for Water Safety Instructors to join our energetic team and move Gators toward lifelong wellbeing. Water Safety Instructors serve the department by instructing group and private swimming lessons as well as creating an educational, safe, and inviting experience for participants.
Successful candidates will begin work at the start of Spring | Summer A 2027.
For questions or additional information, please contact Adam Caldwell at [e-mail].
For more information about the role and onboarding process, visit RecSports Student Employment Webpage

• Develop professional relationships with co-workers, participants, and guests.
• Uphold and exceed the expectations of the Cornerstones of RecSports Service: accountability, anticipating needs, attitude, and atmosphere.
• Demonstrate a desire to learn and apply knowledge as a RecSports ambassador.
• Take ownership of RecSports facilities and programs by exhibiting a responsible work ethic.
• Promote and maintain cleanliness and appearance within and surrounding RecSports facilities.
• Enforce RecSports policies and procedures to promote participant safety and satisfaction.
• Respond to all emergency situations and adhere to established protocol including pre- and post- incident procedures.
• All RecSports employees are expected to abide by the RecSports Student Staff Career Readiness Principles that clarifies shared expectations and standards in effort to best serve our patrons, develop each team member, and prepare student employees for future career endeavors.

Job Position Responsibilities

• Instruct group and private swimming lessons.
• Evaluate participant swimming ability and determine correct swim level.
• Create an educational, safe, and inviting experience for participants.
• Be available as needed to discuss the participant's course evaluation with the parents/guardians and/or participants.
• Punctually meet all scheduled class times, fully prepared to teach.
• Attend all staff and evaluation meetings as requested.
• Adhere to and enforce all policies and procedures.
• Complete all necessary planning and paperwork inherent to the class.
• Perform other job-related tasks as assigned.

RecSports Fall Kick-Off 2027: Tuesday, August 17th 8am – 9:30am

• Fall Kick-Off is our all-staff event to discuss department-wide updates, facilitate unit training sessions, as well as cultivate community and positive energy within our RecSports team. All RecSports Student Staff are expected to attend and will be paid for their training time.

$16.00 per hour

Required Qualifications:

Requirements/Qualifications

• University of Florida student
• Contribute 5-8 hours/week, dependent up on lesson schedule (evening and weekend hours)
• Current Certification in CPR/AED/First Aid or willing to obtain within 30 days.
• Current American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor or willing to obtain before teaching any lessons.
• Complete and maintain UF online certifications in GET803, OOC101, PRV802, ITT102, GET811, YCS800

This position is open to all students who are eligible to work on campus and will be employed through student Other Personnel Services (OPS) and must maintain a minimum 2.0 grade point average. Registered students are employed on a part-time basis, up to 20 hours per week.

*Federal Work Study students are encouraged to apply!

Preferred

• Current American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor certification
• Current Certification in CPR/AED/First Aid

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applicants must submit a resume to be considered.

This is a time-limited position.

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

Health Assessment Required:

Health Assessment Required: No

Advertised: 04 Oct 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 25 Oct 2026 Eastern Daylight Time

The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.