Swimming Instructor

University of California - San Francisco; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 41,328 - 68,880; Part time

Job summary

The University of California - San Francisco is seeking a Swimming Instructor for its Aquatics unit. This role involves providing customer service and ensuring participants learn to swim safely. The instructor will create lesson plans and provide quality instruction under the supervision of the Aquatics Management team.

Candidates must possess expertise in swimming and hold CPR/AED certification. Strong communication skills and a client-service mentality are essential.

Qualifications

• Possession of professional level expertise in swimming and demonstrated teaching ability.
• Nationally recognized CPR/AED certification.
• Working knowledge of program activity practices and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for day-to-day operations of the Aquatics unit.
• Provide quality instruction to all program participants.
• Create and follow lesson plans.

Skills

Teaching ability

CPR/AED Certification

Communication skills

Time management skills

Client-service minded

Education

Professional level expertise in swimming

Certification in relevant fitness program

Tools

Basic computer program skills

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.

Salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy. To see the salary range for this position, use the job code to look up in the TCS Non-Academic Titles Search.

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 or more of experience as an instructor.
• Certification to instruct in the applicable fitness & recreation program or equivalent experience.