Swim Instructor (Temporary Staff)

Northern Kentucky University; Highland Heights (KY); On-site; USD 17,908 - 23,419; Part time

Job summary

Northern Kentucky University is seeking a part-time Swim Instructor (Temporary Staff) to lead both group and private lessons and promote water safety on campus. The role requires maintaining current lifeguard approval and ensuring in‑service trainings are kept up to date.

Flexible scheduling aligns with pool hours and client needs. Responsibilities include delivering high-quality lessons, adhering to ARC Learn to Swim standards, and maintaining class records for all students and certifications.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year teaching swim lessons or 2–4 sessions team teaching with another instructor.
• Active lifeguard certification required for all part-time instructors.
• NKU students should apply to the Student Swim Instructor posting.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality instruction for group and private swim lesson programs.
• Follow teaching methods and course requirements of the American Red Cross Learn to Swim program.
• Keep records of students and classes taught and report certifications to the Coordinator of Aquatics.

Skills

Water safety

Teaching swim lessons

Record keeping

Team teaching

Education

Lifeguard certification

Tools

American Red Cross Learn to Swim program

Job description

Position Title

Swim Instructor (Temporary Staff)

Position Type

Temporary

About the Role

The Campus Recreation part‑time swim instructor position is established to teach people of all ages the importance of water safety and how to swim in a proper manner. Swim instructors must maintain the proper certifications and physical fitness required by industry standards. All in‑service training sessions and staff meetings are mandatory.

Primary Responsibilities

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

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year teaching swim lessons OR team teaching with another experienced instructor for at least 2‑4 sessions.
• Any part‑time swim instructor has to have an active lifeguard certification.
• NKU Students please apply to the Student Swim Instructor posting.

Work Schedule and Pay

$13.50/hour without WSI Certification / $17.00/hour with WSI Certification. Flexible schedule is available. The shifts will accommodate pool hours due to needed lifeguard coverage and also based on the client’s needs.

Direct questions to Michael Ackley (email: [e-mail])

Work Environment & Physical Demands

HC - A. D. Albright Health Center.

About NKU

At NKU, our work revolves around three things: opening doors, helping people finish what they start, and connecting learning to real life. Those pillars—Access, Completion, and Career & Community Engagement—aren’t just strategic‑plan wallpaper. They shape how we hire, how we serve students, and how we show up for the region. If you want your work to matter—NKU is a place where you can see your impact every day. Introduce yourself and we'll get in touch if there's a role that seems like a good match. Northern Kentucky University is a public, student‑centered institution located just minutes from downtown Cincinnati. Our vision is clear: to be nationally recognized as a student‑ready, regionally‑engaged university that empowers diverse learners for economic and social mobility. We focus on opening doors, supporting students through graduation, and connecting learning to real opportunity in our region. NKU offers the reach of a comprehensive university with the feel of a close, collaborative campus.