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Swim Instructor (Temporary Staff)

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Posting Details

Position Information

Working Title Swim Instructor (Temporary Staff)
Department Campus Recreation
Compensation Title
Position Number tbd
Position Status Temporary
Work Schedule
Flexible schedule is available. The shifts will accommodate pool hours due to needed lifeguard coverage and also based on the client’s needs.
Hours per Week tbd
Months per Year tbd
Commitment to Inclusive Excellence
Northern Kentucky University (NKU) seeks excellence by enriching its educational environment and culture through the diversity of its administration, faculty and staff and by embracing inclusiveness, equity, and global awareness in all dimensions of its work. NKU is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access/Affirmative Action institution. We encourage applications by members of diverse groups and by persons with a demonstrated commitment to issues of diversity and experience in achieving goals relative to inclusive excellence.
Purpose of Position
The Campus Recreation swim instructor position is established to teach people of all ages the importance of water safety and how to swim in a proper manner. This includes providing quality instruction for our group and private swim lesson programs and knowledge of teaching methods and course requirements outlined by the American Red Cross Learn to Swim program. Swim instructors must also maintain the proper certifications and physical fitness required by industry standards. All in-service training sessions and staff meetings are mandatory.
Primary Responsibilities
i. Provide quality instruction for our group and private swim lesson programs.
ii. Knowledge of teaching methods and course requirements outlined by the American Red Cross Learn to Swim program.
iii. Keep records of students and classes taught and report all certifications to the Coordinator of Aquatics.
Qualifications
i. Minimum of 1 year teaching swim lessons OR team teaching with another experienced instructor for at least 2-4 sessions.
ii. Water Safety Instructor certification or equivalent certification is preferred, not required.

NKU Students please apply to the Student Swim Instructor posting.

Any candidate offered this position is required to go through a pre-employment criminal background check as mandated by state law.
Minimum Education Acceptable Equivalency
Preferred Education High School Diploma
Minimum Experience See posting detail
Salary $13.50/hour without WSI Certification/$17.00/hour with WSI Certification
Pay Grade
Posting Detail Information

Requisition Number 2022S1666
Job Open Date 06/28/2022
Job Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
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  1. * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
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  2. Are you a current NKU student? If yes, please apply to the student posting for Swim Instructor 20191162.

    (Open Ended Question)

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents
  1. Resume
Optional Documents