Aquatics​/Safety-Swim Instructor

The Swim Instructor is responsible for teaching group, private and semi-private swimming lessons to students, faculty, staff, and community members using the American Red Cross Swimming and Water Safety program materials. The instructor is responsible for ensuring the safety of participants utilizing the pool and facility around the pool, teaching their students to Red Cross standards, and communicating effectively with participants and the Aquatics and Safety Coordinator to schedule and complete lessons.

This position is 50/50 eligible, student must be enrolled full-time and have at least a 2.0 GPA in order to qualify.

Required Qualifications

Proof of current American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor certification or similar nationally recognized certification, current American Red Cross CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer with Basic First Aid

Must possess excellent interpersonal communication, teamwork, and customer service skills

Preferred Qualifications

American Red Cross Life guarding Certification, previous experience teaching private swim lessons

Background Check? Yes

Posting Detail Information

Job Open Date 12/01/2025 Review Date 12/03/2025 Job Close Date 12/01/2026 Open Until Filled Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Notes to Applicant

To apply , complete the online application and attach a resume. A cover letter is optional.

If you are hired, please keep in mind that you will need to complete the appropriate Payroll and HR documents prior to beginning work.

The screening of applicants will begin immediately.

Due to the Affordable Care Act (ACA), individuals who have worked in a salaried capacity for Weber State University are ineligible to be hired as an hourly or adjunct employee at Weber State for six months.

Criminal Background check is required as a condition of employment.

This position is 50/50 eligible, student must be enrolled full-time and have at least a 2.0 GPA in order to qualify.

This is a pooled position. Applicants are selected from the pool as positions become available. After a period of time, the pool will expire and applicants will be notified.

ADA Essential Job Function

ADA Essential Job Function

Physical Activity of this position Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires full motion of the lower extremities and back muscles. , Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees., Bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine.

, Moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet. , Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction., Standing. Particularly for sustained periods of time. , Moving about to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another., Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force in order to thrust forward, downward or outward.

, Using upper extremities to exert force in order to draw, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion. , Lifting. Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires substantial use of upper extremities and back muscles. , Operate, activate, use, prepare, inspect, place, detect, or position.

, Grasping. Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm. , Feeling. Perceiving attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of fingertips. , Expressing or exchanging ideas. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important instructions to other workers accurately or quickly. , Ability to receive detailed information with or without assistance.

Physical Requirements of this position Medium work. Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Visual Acuity Requirements including color, depth perception and field of vision. Required to have visual acuity to determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned (i.e., custodial, food services,) or to make general observations of facilities or structures (i.e., security guard, inspection).

The conditions the worker will be subject to in this position. The worker is subject to environmental conditions. Protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes. , The worker is subject to both environmental conditions. Activities occur inside and outside. , The worker is subject to atmospheric conditions. One or more of the following conditions that affect the respiratory system or the skin: fumes, odors, dust, mists, gases, or poor ventilation.