Swim Lesson Instructor & Swim Coach

Campus Recreation includes three fitness spaces: Campus Recreation Center, the Fitness Center at CARE/Crawley, and the Siddall Fitness Center. Our three facilities offer many ways for members to get active – from cardio and weight equipment, to group fitness, swimming pools, a climbing wall and more. We look for teammates who uphold the same values as we do: teamwork, educating, problem-solving, curiosity, and fun. 

Swim Lesson Instructors are responsible to instruct American Red Cross progressive swim lessons and teach participants to be safe when they are in, on and around water. Lessons are available to infant/toddlers, preschool, youth and adults in group and/or private lessons. We are also looking for swim instructors to coach junior swim team style classes, stroke clinics, and master's level swim practices. Positions available to both certified and uncertified staff.

• Effectively teach and give feedback to students during swim lessons 
• Maintain current attendance records 
• Maintain class participants class progress o Record class participants results on report card
• Attend and participate in all scheduled WSI meetings and trainings. 
• Forward patrons with specific questions or concerns to the Aquatic Coordinator or Aquatic Supervisor
• Maintain current certifications o Other duties as assigned 

• At least 16 years of age 
• Enrolled at a post-secondary institution or a secondary school at least part-time (one (1) or more credit hours if at a post-secondary institution), except for summer term, or will be a registered student during the next academic term

• Campus Recreation provides additional development opportunities for staff beyond job duties including the possibility to attend varying conferences at state, regional, and national levels as well as inner-departmental committee opportunities through our student-led organization, Recreational Development & Leadership (RDL). 
• This position may require early mornings, late nights, and holidays
• Hour requirement:  one lesson a week 
• Skills acquired include:
  • Teaching experience
  • Risk Management 
  • Critical Thinking 
  • Communication 
  • Time Management 
  • Problem Solving 
  • Conflict Resolution

• Standing – often 
• Talking – often 
• Walking – often 
• Bending – often 
• Pulling, pushing – often
• Position specific: 
  • Works on uneven and/or slippery surfaces and is periodically exposed to hazardous conditions/situations and substances. 
  • Ability to work with all age groups 

• Pay Rate - $13.15/hour for Certified Staff holding active American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor Certifications
  Pay rate - $12.15/hour for non-certified assisting instructors
• 20% discount of programs and services (excluding Pro Shop)