Swim Instructor; Temporary
Listed on 2026-02-24
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Education / Teaching
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Sports/Fitness/Wellness
Swim Instructor, Health / Fitness / Gym / Pilates, Recreation & Leisure
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Position Information
Working Title
Working Title Swim Instructor (Temporary Staff)
Department
Department Campus Recreation
Compensation Title
Position Number
Position Number tbd
Position Status
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
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. Any part time swim instructor has to have an active lifeguard certification.
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
Preferred Education High School Diploma
Salary $13.50/hour without WSI Certification/$17.00/hour with WSI Certification
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
- NKU Jobs Site
- Inside Higher Ed
- Employee Referral
- Other
- Are you a current NKU student? If yes, please apply to the student posting for Swim Instructor .
(Open Ended Question)
- Do you have lifeguard certification?
- Yes
- No
- Resume Optional Documents
Required Documents
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