Swimming Instructor

UCSF Health; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

UCSF Health's Aquatics unit in Fitness & Recreation seeks a Swimming Instructor to deliver safe, engaging swimming instruction and reliable customer service. Under the Aquatics Management team, you will carry out day-to-day operations, develop and follow lesson plans, and ensure participants learn to swim with consistent quality.

The role requires professional expertise, CPR/AED/First Aid certifications, strong communication, and the ability to work independently while collaborating with the

Qualifications

• Possession of professional level of expertise in the activity to be conducted or an equivalent education/experience.
• CPR / AED plus First Aid certification (American Red Cross or equivalent).
• Working knowledge of program activity practices and procedures.
• Verbal and written communication skills in English, active listening, time management.
• Ability to exercise independent sound judgment and reasoning.
• Client service minded and entrepreneurial spirit.
• Basic computer skills relevant to job duties.

Responsibilities

• Carry out the day-to-day operations of the Aquatics unit.
• Provide quality instruction to all program participants.
• Create and follow lesson plans for swimming instruction.
• Deliver strong customer service and ensure safety

Skills

Teaching ability

CPR / AED

English communication

Independent judgment

Customer service

Computer skills

Lifeguard Training

Water Safety Instructor

Instructor experience

Instructor certification

Job description

Job Description

The Aquatics unit is an integral part of Fitness & Recreation and provides customer service while ensuring participants learn to swim in a safe environment. The Swimming Instructor works under direct supervision of the Aquatics Management team and is responsible for carrying out the day‑to‑day operations of the Aquatics unit, which includes customer service, creating and following lesson plans and providing quality instruction to all program participants. The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy. To see the salary range for this position (we recommend that you make a note of the job code and use that to look up): TCS Non‑Academic Titles Search (https://tcs. ucop.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Possession of the professional level of expertise in the activity to be conducted and demonstrated teaching ability; or an equivalent combination of education and experience; and skills, knowledge, and abilities essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned to the position;
• Nationally Recognized CPR /AED- American Red Cross First Aid and CPR/AED for Infants, Youth and Adults certification
• Working knowledge of program activity practices and procedures.
• Verbal and written communication skills in the English language, active listening, dynamic flexibility, critical thinking, multi‑task and time management skills.
• Ability to exercise independent sound judgment and employ reasoning skills.
• Client service minded, entrepreneurial spirit and creative thinking skills.
• Basic skills in computer programs relevant to job duties.

Preferred Qualifications

• American Red Cross Lifeguard Training/First Aid
• American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor
• Two years of more of experience as instructor
• Certification to instruct in the applicable fitness & recreation program or equivalent experience