POSITION SUMMARY: The Division of Student Life; Recreational Services is seeking a Swim Lesson Instructor that will provide swimming and water safety instruction to children and adults following the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim curriculum and guidelines.

DUTIES TO INCLUDE:

• Teach age and skill appropriate group and private swimming lessons
• Evaluate the progress of Learn-To-Swim participants
• Arrive to work on time and prepared to each
• Prepare well-designed lesson plans for each class session
• Provide reports regarding participant progress to participants, parents, and guardians
• Complete and submit American Red Cross course records for classes taught
• Maintain notes on participants and ideas for future classes
• Participate in regular in-service training sessions and meetings
• Maintain current certification including any additional safety training
• Complete additional duties as assigned by supervisor

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Outstanding customer service skills
• Ability to interact with diverse groups through a variety of situations
• Mandatory attendance at regularly scheduled in-service trainings
• Ability to use independent judgement when needed
• Strong problem solving skills
• Must be able to accommodate a variable work schedule that may include early mornings, late evenings, and weekends
• Must be a currently enrolled high school or college student 

TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:

• American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor Certification is required
• Must successfully completed a background check
• Recreational Services Orientation

POSITION BASICS:

Hourly Rate: $13.00

WORK SCHEDULE:

Hours: 6-20 hours/week

Work Week: May work weekends

Additional Hours: As needed

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