KidSpirit Aquatics Summer

Kid Spirit Aquatics 2026‑2027 Summer / School Year

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status.

Position
:
Student Outreach Assistant – Kid Spirit Aquatics
Employment Type
:
Student Employee (part‑time, up to 20 hours per week)
Location
:
Oregon State University – Extension & Engagement Division
Pay
:
Hourly, $15.05–$21.50 depending on region.

Position Summary
This role supports Kid Spirit’s youth learning program by delivering high‑quality swimming instruction and fostering a safe, supportive environment for young participants.

• Create and maintain an instructional environment that prioritizes skill mastery, emotional safety, and positive youth development.
• Plan, prepare, and implement age‑appropriate lessons and activities that support participant growth and engagement.
• Use observation and feedback strategies to evaluate participants and support staff performance.
• Maintain accountability for all youth in assigned areas, ensuring consistent supervision and responsive care.
• Monitor participant safety at all times, administer first aid when necessary, and initiate emergency action procedures calmly.
• Accurately complete incident, accident, and behavioral reports as required.
• Attend required orientation sessions, program meetings, and in‑service training.
• Review and comply with all program policies, procedures, and activity guidelines.
• Check out, request, and properly use equipment and supplies for activities; maintain and organize the equipment area.
• Communicate effectively with parents regarding participant progress and development; promote Kid Spirit programs to families and the community.
• Collaborate with team members to support smooth program operations.
• Carry out additional responsibilities as requested by supervisors to support program success and team functioning.
• For leadership positions: train swimming staff in administrative tasks and protocol; maintain program schedule.

• Academic standing: must be academically enrolled and meet institutional requirements; students on academic suspension are not eligible.
• Enrollment standard:
  • High school student: regularly enrolled in high school or a homeschooled program.
  • Undergraduate/post‑baccalaureate student: 6 credit hours per term.
  • Graduate student: 5 credit hours per term.
• First Aid certification valid at start of programming.
• CPR Adult/Child certification valid at start of programming.
• Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect (RRCAN) certification.
• Introduction to Child Care Health & Safety certification.
• Foundations for Learning (FFL) certification.
• OSU Youth Safety and Compliance – Standards of Behavior & Mandatory Reporting Training.

• Knowledge or experience leading swimming instruction.
• WSI Certification.